经济观察报·2025-10-31 14:29Core Viewpoint - Despite a significant recovery in the performance of the securities industry, the stock prices of leading brokerages have declined, leading to confusion among investors [1][11]. Group 1: Industry Performance - As of October 31, the CSI All Share Securities Index has a year-to-date increase of 6.05%, which is lower than the Shanghai Composite Index's 17.99% and the CSI 300's 17.94% [2]. - In the first three quarters, 42 listed brokerages achieved a total operating income of 419.56 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.02%, and a net profit of 169.05 billion yuan, up 62.38% [2]. - The net profit for the third quarter alone reached 65.03 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 64.69% [2]. Group 2: Key Signals from Q3 Reports - Two major brokerages, CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan, both surpassed 2 trillion yuan in total assets, marking increases of 18.45% and 91.7% respectively compared to the end of 2024 [4]. - Except for Western Securities, which reported a revenue decline, the majority of brokerages experienced revenue and profit growth, with some seeing net profits double [5]. - Nine brokerages reported over 100% growth in net profit, with Guolian Minsheng, Huaxi Securities, and Guohai Securities showing increases of 345.30%, 316.89%, and 282.96% respectively [6]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competition among brokerages has intensified, with revenue and profit rankings frequently changing. For instance, in the third quarter, the revenue of China Merchants Securities surpassed that of CITIC Securities [6]. - The performance of brokerages in the third quarter showed significant shifts, with Guotai Junan's revenue closely trailing CITIC Securities by just 7.56 billion yuan [7]. Group 4: Business Line Recovery - All major business lines of brokerages have shown recovery, with brokerage and proprietary trading businesses being key contributors to high growth. Brokerage fee income rose by 74.64% year-on-year, totaling 111.78 billion yuan [9]. - The investment banking sector also saw a recovery, with a year-on-year growth rate of 23.46% in revenue, driven by increased equity financing and M&A activities [9]. - Average employee compensation in the brokerage sector increased, with Guolian Minsheng leading with a 141.04% rise, reaching an average of 825,800 yuan [9]. Group 5: Stock Price Dynamics - Despite strong earnings, stock prices of brokerages have not reflected this performance, with some stocks underperforming the market [11][12]. - The underlying reasons include unpredictable earnings, reliance on market fluctuations, and a lack of differentiation among brokerage strategies [12]. - Analysts suggest that the securities sector may experience a rebound, supported by favorable policies and a conducive market environment [13].