Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for AIA Group Limited (1299.HK) with a current price of HKD 61.25 [1] Core Insights - In 2024, AIA achieved a record operating profit of USD 6.61 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12% (fixed exchange rate) / 6.3% (actual exchange rate). The net profit attributable to shareholders reached USD 6.84 billion, up 84% (fixed exchange rate) / 81.6% [4][11] - The new business value for 2024 was USD 4.71 billion, reflecting an 18% increase (fixed exchange rate) / 16.8% [4][11] - AIA announced an additional USD 1.6 billion share buyback plan, demonstrating confidence in its long-term operational performance [11] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - AIA's operating profit reached a record high of USD 6.61 billion in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 12% (fixed exchange rate) / 6.3% (actual exchange rate) [11] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 6.84 billion, marking an 84% increase (fixed exchange rate) / 81.6% [4][11] - The annual dividend per share was HKD 1.75, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year [4] New Business Value - The new business value for 2024 was USD 4.71 billion, up 18% (fixed exchange rate) / 16.8% year-on-year [4][11] - The annualized new premium for 2024 was USD 8.61 billion, reflecting a 12.5% increase year-on-year [5] - The new business value margin was recorded at 54.5%, an increase of 1.9 percentage points year-on-year [5] Market Performance - The new business value in the China mainland market grew by 17.4% to USD 1.22 billion, while the Hong Kong market contributed USD 1.76 billion, up 23.4% [6][7][14] - The new business value in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia was USD 0.82 billion, USD 0.45 billion, and USD 0.35 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 14.4%, 15.2%, and 9.4% [8][14] Share Buyback and Future Outlook - AIA completed a USD 12 billion share buyback plan in February 2025 and announced a new USD 1.6 billion buyback plan, indicating strong confidence in future operational and financial performance [11] - The report projects net profit for 2025-2026 to be USD 8.13 billion and USD 8.84 billion respectively, with an upward revision from previous estimates [14][16]

证券研究报告 友邦保险 (1299 HK) 版 服 酒 2024: NBV 稳健增长,回购小幅延续 | 华泰研究 | | --- | | 2025 年 3 月 14 日 中国香港 | 友邦保险 2024年EPS USD0.62，高于我们的预测 USD0.56, 主要因投资 收益超预期:24年友邦新业务价值同比提升 18%(不变汇率),表现稳定; 每股营运利润同比提升 12%（不变汇率），表现较好。维持"买入"。 假设调整影响大陆市场 NBV 增速 2024 年友邦新业务价值(NBV)同比提升 18%(不变汇率,下同),主要 由大中华市场的高速增长带动。2024年中国香港市场 NBV 同比增长 23%， 其中内地访客和本地居民分别+22%/24%,在高基数下展现出增长韧性。中 国大陆市场 NBV 同比增长 20%,公司下调了大陆市场长期利率假设,在不 调整基数的情况下 4Q24 大陆市场 NBV 下滑 9%。考虑到友邦经营地域持 续扩张,我们看好友邦中国未来的增长潜力。此外,东南亚市场也保持稳健 增长,2024 年友邦泰国/新加坡/马来西亚 NBV 分别同比增长 15%/15%/10%。我们预计 2025年 N ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 81.10 based on a reasonable valuation of 1.5X PEV [3]. Core Views - The company has demonstrated resilience in new business value (NBV) and is expected to return to double-digit growth in 2023-2024, with a projected NBV margin stabilization [1][2]. - The operational profit has shown steady growth, with a 3.5% year-on-year increase in tax-adjusted operational profit for the first half of 2024 [1]. - The company's embedded value (EV) growth is credible and reflects timely adjustments to investment return assumptions and discount rates [1][29]. - The capital management policy has been optimized, enhancing predictability and stability in shareholder returns, with a dividend payout ratio expected to be over 35% [1][34]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates in 18 markets across the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong historical presence and a focus on sustainable growth [16]. - It has a diversified ownership structure, with major shareholders being institutional investors, which supports management's decision-making flexibility [19][20]. Financial Performance - The company has shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% in operational profit from 2010 to 2022, despite recent challenges [22]. - The insurance revenue is projected to grow from USD 163.19 billion in 2022 to USD 208.10 billion by 2026, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.3% [6]. Core Advantages - The company benefits from superior corporate governance, a strong agent network, and a focus on high-potential markets in the Asia-Pacific region [2][41]. - It has a lower cost of liabilities and a more favorable interest margin dependency compared to peers, which enhances its competitive position [2]. Profitability Forecast - The NBV growth rates are expected to be 17%, 9%, and 10% for 2024-2026, with operational profit growth rates of 9% for both 2024 and 2025 [3]. - The embedded value (EV) growth is projected at 3%, 5%, and 7% for the same period, indicating a stable outlook [3]. Shareholder Returns - The company has committed to returning 75% of its annual free surplus to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, with expected shareholder return rates of 7.4%, 6.5%, and 5.8% for 2024-2026 [34].