YOUNG财经 漾财经·2025-08-07 11:18Core Viewpoint - Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) has become the largest company by market capitalization in A-shares, surpassing Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) for the first time, reflecting significant changes in the banking sector's market dynamics [2][4][12]. Market Performance - As of August 6, ABC's A-share market capitalization reached 2.11 trillion yuan, while ICBC's was 2.09 trillion yuan, marking a historic shift in rankings [2][4]. - The top three A-share market capitalizations are now ABC, ICBC, and Kweichow Moutai, compared to the beginning of the year when Kweichow Moutai led [2][4]. - ABC's stock price has increased by approximately 29.54% year-to-date, outperforming other major banks [7][9]. A-H Share Distribution - The distribution of A-shares and H-shares among major banks varies significantly, affecting market capitalization comparisons. ABC has the highest proportion of A-shares at about 91%, while China Construction Bank has the lowest at around 8% [12][13]. - The total market capitalization of state-owned banks in A-shares has increased by approximately 1.2 trillion yuan since the beginning of the year, with ABC contributing 408.6 billion yuan to this growth [10]. Historical Context - Historically, the title of A-share market capitalization champion has alternated primarily between ICBC and Kweichow Moutai since 2020, with ABC claiming the title on August 6, 2023 [6]. - The total market capitalization of the banking sector in A-shares has surpassed 10 trillion yuan for the first time in the first half of the year [5]. Investment Trends - The banking sector has seen a rise in interest from long-term funds due to its low valuation and high dividend characteristics, especially in a low-interest-rate environment [8]. - Recent reforms in public fund assessment and insurance capital yield assessments have been viewed as supportive factors for the continued rise of bank stocks [8]. Performance Comparison - In terms of performance over the past year, ABC has led with a 49% increase, followed by other major banks with lower growth rates [9]. - The total market capitalization of state-owned banks has increased by approximately 1.6 trillion yuan since the beginning of the year, with ABC and China Construction Bank showing the largest increases [18]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest monitoring three key indicators for the sustainability of the banking sector's performance: the market's performance by 2027, the banks reaching a price-to-book ratio of 1, and the allocation of public funds to banks [18].