Core Viewpoint - Guiyang Bank reported a decline in both operating income and net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating ongoing challenges in profitability and asset quality [2][3][15]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Guiyang Bank's total assets reached 741.54 billion RMB, an increase of 35.87 billion RMB or 5.08% from the beginning of the year [3]. - The bank's operating income for the first half of 2025 was 6.50 billion RMB, down 12.22% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 7.20% to 2.47 billion RMB [4][15]. - The bank's interest income from loans and advances accounted for 56.1% of total income, amounting to 758.52 million RMB, reflecting a decline of 9.16% [5][6]. Profitability Indicators - Key profitability metrics showed a downward trend, with the net interest margin decreasing by 0.28 percentage points to 1.53% and the net profit margin dropping by 0.20 percentage points to 1.55% [7][9]. - The return on total assets fell by 0.04 percentage points to 0.35% [8][9]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio increased by 0.12 percentage points to 1.70%, surpassing the industry average of 1.49% [11][14]. - The bank's provision coverage ratio decreased by 18.43 percentage points to 238.64%, although it remains above the industry average of 211.97% [13][14]. Revenue Composition - The bank's revenue structure showed significant declines across various income sources, with interest income from interbank placements down 39.01% and from trust and asset management plans down 37.67% [6][7]. - The only revenue categories with declines below 5% were other income and fee and commission income, which fell by 2.10% and 2.83%, respectively [7]. Historical Performance Trends - The decline in operating income and net profit is not a new trend, as the bank has experienced a continuous downturn for two and a half years, with previous years also showing declines in revenue and profit [15][16].