数说者·2025-10-26 23:31Core Viewpoint - The article provides a comparative analysis of Huaxia Bank and Beijing Bank, highlighting their similarities and differences in terms of ownership structure, financial performance, asset quality, and operational scale. It emphasizes the growing competitiveness of Beijing Bank, which has shown significant improvements in total assets and net profit, potentially surpassing Huaxia Bank in these areas by mid-2025 [2][12][38]. Ownership and Structure - Huaxia Bank was established in 1992 and transformed into a joint-stock commercial bank in 1995, with its largest shareholder being Shougang Group, a state-owned enterprise [3]. - Beijing Bank originated from 90 city credit cooperatives in 1996 and became a joint-stock bank in 2004, with ING Bank as its largest foreign investor since 2005 [5]. Capital Market - Both banks are listed on the A-share market, with Huaxia Bank listed in 2003 and Beijing Bank in 2007 [6][7][8]. Operational Regions - As of the end of 2024, Huaxia Bank operates in 120 cities across 30 provinces, with a total of 963 branches [9]. - Beijing Bank's operations are primarily concentrated in Beijing and several other provinces, with a more limited geographical reach compared to Huaxia Bank [9]. Subsidiaries - Huaxia Bank controls one financial leasing company and one wealth management subsidiary, while Beijing Bank has a broader range of subsidiaries, including insurance and consumer finance companies [10]. Employee Situation - By the end of 2024, Huaxia Bank had approximately 38,900 employees, while Beijing Bank had around 23,500 employees, with a higher percentage of master's degree holders in Beijing Bank [11]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Huaxia Bank's total assets were approximately 4.38 trillion yuan, while Beijing Bank's were about 4.22 trillion yuan. By mid-2025, Beijing Bank's total assets are projected to reach 4.75 trillion yuan, surpassing Huaxia Bank's 4.55 trillion yuan [12][21]. - Huaxia Bank's net profit for the first half of 2025 is expected to be 11.47 billion yuan, while Beijing Bank's is projected at 15.05 billion yuan, indicating a shift in profitability [19][21]. Asset Quality - Beijing Bank outperforms Huaxia Bank in terms of non-performing loan ratios, provision coverage ratios, and overdue loan ratios, indicating better asset quality management [13][30][35]. Business Structure - Both banks primarily generate revenue from net interest income, but Huaxia Bank's proportion has fluctuated significantly, dropping below 64% in 2024 [22]. - The loan-to-asset ratio for Beijing Bank has stabilized around 52%, while Huaxia Bank's has varied, indicating different lending strategies [24]. Salary and Compensation - Huaxia Bank has higher overall employee costs due to a larger workforce, but Beijing Bank's average salary is higher at 490,000 yuan compared to Huaxia Bank's 410,000 yuan [35][36]. Conclusion - Overall, while Huaxia Bank has historically led in several financial metrics, Beijing Bank is closing the gap and may surpass Huaxia Bank in total assets and net profit by mid-2025, reflecting a significant shift in the competitive landscape [38][39].