Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Suzhou Bank [9]. Core Insights - Suzhou Bank's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 increased by 2.0% year-on-year, with a net profit growth of 7.1%. The interest income in Q3 showed significant growth, driving the revenue increase [2][6]. - The bank's loan growth compared to the beginning of the year was 10.6%, contributing to the overall asset growth. By the end of Q3, the net interest margin improved by 1 basis point to 1.34%, although it decreased by 4 basis points compared to the beginning of the year [2][6]. - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.83% at the end of Q3, with a net non-performing loan generation rate decreasing to 0.66% [2][6]. - The bank's total assets are approaching 1 trillion yuan, with a stable recovery in interest margins and a continued decline in non-performing loan generation [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 grew by 2.0% year-on-year, with Q3 showing a 2.5% increase. Net profit increased by 7.1%, with Q3 net profit growth at 9.4% [2][6]. - Q3 interest income rose by 8.9% year-on-year, with a quarterly increase of 23% driven by corporate lending [2][6]. - Non-interest income fell by 10.4% year-on-year, primarily due to declines in settlement, card, and wealth management income [2][6]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio was stable at 0.83% at the end of Q3, with a provision coverage ratio of 421%, down 17 percentage points from the previous quarter [6]. - The bank's proactive risk management has led to a decrease in the non-performing loan generation rate, which fell to 0.66% [2][6]. Growth and Strategy - The bank's total assets grew by 11.9% compared to the beginning of the year, with loans increasing by 10.6% [2][6]. - Corporate loans saw a significant increase of 16.7%, particularly in government-related sectors, while retail loans decreased by 5.6% [2][6]. - The bank's conservative risk appetite has led to a tightening of retail lending standards, contributing to improved asset quality [2][6]. Valuation and Dividends - The expected dividend payout ratio for mid-2025 is 32.4%, an increase of 5 percentage points from the previous year, with an expected dividend yield of 4.7% [2][6]. - The current price-to-book (PB) ratio is 0.74x, indicating potential value for investors [2][6].

Core Viewpoint - Postal Savings Bank of China reported a steady increase in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, indicating enhanced operational resilience despite a slight decline in return on equity [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the bank achieved operating income of 265.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.8%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 76.6 billion, also up 1% year-on-year [1]. - The weighted average return on equity was 10.67%, down 1.12 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Revenue Composition - Net interest income decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe than in the first half of 2025, indicating a gradual improvement in interest income growth since Q2 [2]. - Non-interest income saw a significant increase of 20.2% year-on-year, with net other non-interest income growing by 27.5% [5]. Asset and Loan Growth - The bank's interest-earning assets and loans grew by 11.3% and 10% year-on-year, respectively, with a notable increase in loans driven primarily by corporate lending [3]. - As of Q3 2025, corporate loans accounted for nearly 94% of the loan growth, reflecting a strategic focus on key sectors amid weaker retail loan demand [3]. Deposit Stability - The growth rate of deposits remained stable, with total deposits increasing by 8.1% year-on-year, primarily driven by retail contributions [3]. - Retail deposits increased by 138.7 billion, while corporate deposits decreased by 27.8 billion [3]. Interest Margin and Cost Management - The net interest margin for the first three quarters was 1.68%, a slight decrease of 2 basis points from the first half of 2025 [4]. - The bank's asset yield and cost of interest-bearing liabilities were 2.88% and 1.21%, respectively, reflecting ongoing pressure on asset yields [4]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio was 0.94%, slightly up by 2 basis points from Q2, but still considered low within the industry [6]. - The annualized non-performing loan generation rate was stable at 0.93%, with credit impairment losses increasing by 22.9% year-on-year [6][7]. Capital Adequacy - The bank's capital adequacy ratios improved, with the core tier 1 capital ratio at 10.65%, up by 12 basis points from the previous quarter [7]. - The bank is advancing its capital management strategies, potentially transitioning to advanced internal rating-based approaches to further enhance capital adequacy [7]. Future Outlook - The bank's strong asset quality, stable deposit base, and optimization potential in asset management position it well for future growth [8]. - The establishment of the China Postal Financial Asset Investment Company is expected to enhance the bank's comprehensive operational capabilities [8].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The company has shown accelerated performance with a revenue growth of 8.3% year-on-year and a net profit growth of 8.4% in the first three quarters of 2025. The net interest income increased by 11.8%, driven by strong scale growth and stable interest margins. Non-interest income growth was modest at 0.3%, primarily affected by market fluctuations, while fee income surged by 29.3%, indicating significant growth in wealth management services [2][6][12]. Summary by Relevant Sections Performance - The company's revenue growth accelerated to 9.2% in Q3, up from 7.9% in the first half of the year. The net profit growth also improved to 8.7% in Q3 from 8.2% in the first half. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76% by the end of Q3, with a provision coverage ratio increasing by 2 percentage points to 376% [2][6][12]. Scale - Total assets grew by 14.5% compared to the beginning of the year, with loans increasing by 16.3%. Corporate loans saw a significant rise of 30.8%, while retail loans decreased by 4.0%, reflecting weak demand and tightened risk controls [12][27]. Interest Margin - The net interest margin for the first three quarters was 1.76%, stable compared to the first half of the year. The cost of liabilities continued to improve, with the cost of funds decreasing by 5 basis points to 1.74% [12][27]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income growth was modest at 0.3%, with fee income rising sharply by 29.3%, benefiting from a recovery in capital markets. However, other non-interest income declined by 9.0% due to market adjustments [12][27]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan generation rate improved significantly, with the cumulative non-performing loan generation rate for the first three quarters at 0.93%, down 7 basis points from the first half. The single-quarter non-performing loan generation rate fell to 0.70% [12][27]. Investment Recommendation - The report suggests that the turning point for non-performing loan generation has been established, with expectations for improved retail risk pressures. The current price-to-book (PB) ratio is 0.82x, and the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is 6.4x, indicating potential for upward valuation adjustments [12][27].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at Buy-A with a 6-month target price of 55 CNY [4]. Core Insights - The company's performance in Q3 2025 shows improvement in growth rates compared to the mid-year report, driven primarily by scale expansion despite a narrowing net interest margin [1][13]. - The growth in interest-earning assets reached a year-to-date high of 9.4% in Q3, supported by increased financial investments and improved credit growth [1][12]. - The bank's deposit growth outperformed peers, with a significant increase in both general and non-bank deposits [3][12]. - The net interest margin decreased slightly, indicating pressure on net interest income, but the bank's competitive advantage in deposit absorption remains strong [3][12]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for the first three quarters showed a slight decline of 0.51% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.52% [1][14]. - The bank's net interest margin for Q3 was reported at 1.83%, down 14 basis points year-on-year [3][12]. Credit Growth - Corporate loans saw a year-on-year growth rate of 14.19%, the highest in recent years, with a focus on infrastructure and state-owned enterprises [2][12]. - Retail loans increased by 3.43% year-on-year, with a notable performance in small and micro loans, although mortgage growth has slowed [2][12]. Deposit and Funding - The bank added 1,445 million CNY in deposits in Q3, significantly higher than the industry average, with a total of 4,152 million CNY added in the first three quarters [3][12]. - The structure of deposits has shifted towards a higher proportion of demand deposits, which is expected to continue [3][12]. Asset Quality - The bank's non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.94%, with a slight increase in the provision coverage ratio to 405.93% [10][12]. - The non-performing loan generation rate decreased to 0.9%, indicating improved asset quality [11][12]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income showed a positive trend, with a 7.1% year-on-year increase in fees and commissions, driven by strong performance in wealth management [9][12]. - The bank's wealth management business experienced a significant growth rate of 31.92% in Q3 [10][12]. Future Outlook - The bank is expected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with projected revenue growth of 0.61% and net profit growth of 1.24% for 2025 [14][13]. - The bank's competitive advantages, including low funding costs and strong retail customer base, are anticipated to support future performance [13][12].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Ningbo Bank is maintained at Buy-A with a 6-month target price of 35.17 CNY [5][12]. Core Insights - Ningbo Bank's Q3 2025 results show a year-on-year revenue growth of 8.32%, with a pre-provision profit increase of 12.88% and a net profit growth of 8.39%, indicating a slight recovery in performance compared to the mid-year report [1]. - The growth in net profit is primarily driven by the expansion of interest-earning assets and a reduction in costs, although increased provisioning has negatively impacted performance [1][10]. - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan generation rate of 0.86%, down 30 basis points year-on-year, reflecting a proactive approach to risk management [10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Ningbo Bank's average daily interest-earning assets grew by 16% year-on-year, although the growth rate slightly decreased compared to Q2 [1][16]. - Total assets increased by 108.1 billion CNY year-on-year, with a focus on bond asset allocation, while new loan issuance saw a minor decline [1][17]. - The bank's net interest margin improved by 4 basis points quarter-on-quarter to 1.76%, despite a year-on-year decline of 4 basis points [2][3]. Asset and Liability Management - Total liabilities increased by 100.1 billion CNY year-on-year, with a notable rise in interbank liabilities, while deposits have seen a net decrease over the past two quarters [2][3]. - The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 10 basis points, benefiting from the repricing of high-cost deposits [3][26]. Non-Interest Income and Cost Management - Non-interest income decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, with a significant drop in other non-interest income due to bond market fluctuations [9]. - The cost-to-income ratio improved to 31.3%, down 3.5 percentage points year-on-year, indicating effective cost control measures [9][27]. Future Outlook - The bank is expected to maintain a revenue growth rate of 7.74% and a net profit growth rate of 7.10% for 2025, reflecting a stable outlook for its financial performance [12][30]. - The balance between asset expansion and risk control is anticipated to support stable performance and provisioning levels in the future [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the company [4]. Core Views - The company has shown improvement in asset quality, with a significant decrease in the non-performing loan generation rate and stable non-performing loan ratio [2]. - The company's liability costs have improved, with a slight decrease in net interest margin [2]. - The company is experiencing a recovery in loan growth, particularly in corporate loans, while retail loan growth remains negative [2]. Summary by Sections Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company's operating income, PPOP, and net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 9.78%, 9.84%, and 3.50% year-on-year, respectively, but showed a recovery compared to the first half of 2025 [1][13]. - The total assets grew by 0.36% year-on-year, with corporate loans increasing by 9.9% [2][13]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income decreased by 12.63% year-on-year, with net fee income slightly declining by 0.14% [3][32]. - Other non-interest income saw a significant drop of 24.12%, primarily due to a substantial decrease in trading gains [3][32]. Interest Margin and Liabilities - The net interest margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 1.79%, a slight decrease of 1 basis point compared to the first half of 2025 [2][13]. - The cost of liabilities improved, with a 6 basis point decrease in deposit costs, effectively offsetting the downward pressure on asset yields [2][13]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.05%, with a notable decrease in the non-performing loan generation rate by 90 basis points compared to the first half of 2025 [2][3]. - The company has successfully recovered a significant amount of non-performing assets, with a cash recovery rate of 97.9%, the highest in recent years [2][3]. Capital and Shareholder Returns - The company has maintained a stable dividend payout ratio, with a dynamic dividend yield of 5.1% based on the latest closing price [3][4]. - The report indicates that the company's capital consumption is slow, and the expansion of its scale has noticeably slowed down [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - Guosen Securities (Hong Kong) initiates coverage on Bank of China Hong Kong (02388) with an "outperform" rating, projecting net profit growth from 2025 to 2027 and a reasonable stock price range of 43.6-48.4 HKD, indicating a premium of approximately 18%-31% compared to the closing price on October 10 [1] Group 1: Revenue and Profit Growth - The company achieved a revenue of 40 billion HKD in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.3%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 22.2 billion HKD, up 10.5% year-on-year [1] - The annualized weighted average ROE for the first half of the year was 12.9%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year [1] Group 2: Asset Growth - As of the end of June, the company's total assets grew by 10.0% year-on-year to 4.40 trillion HKD, with a 4.9% increase compared to the beginning of the year [2] - Deposits increased by 5.8% year-on-year to 2.87 trillion HKD, while total loans grew by 2.0% to 1.71 trillion HKD [2] - The common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 20.05%, up 0.03 percentage points from the beginning of the year [2] Group 3: Net Interest Margin and Income - The average net interest margin for the first half was 1.34%, a decrease of 12 basis points year-on-year, leading to a 3.5% decline in net interest income to 25.1 billion HKD [3] - The decline in net interest margin is attributed to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, resulting in lower market rates compared to the same period last year [3] Group 4: Non-Interest Income Growth - Net fee income increased by 25.8% year-on-year, driven by a recovery in investment market sentiment and increased demand for wealth management services [4] - Other non-interest income surged by 99.1%, primarily due to higher global market trading revenues and increased prices for foreign exchange-related products [4] Group 5: Asset Quality - The non-performing loan generation rate for the first half was 0.40%, up 0.32 percentage points year-on-year, with a credit cost rate of 0.40%, an increase of 0.16 percentage points [5] - The impaired loan ratio was 1.02% at the end of June, down 0.03 percentage points from the beginning of the year, with a provision coverage ratio of 86%, up 1 percentage point [5] - Despite an upward trend in the impaired loan ratio since 2022, the company's asset quality remains superior compared to the industry average [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The company's revenue growth for the first half of 2025 is +1.8%, with a net profit growth of +6.2%. The interest income growth has turned positive at +2.7%, driven by stable interest margins and rapid credit expansion. The loan growth compared to the beginning of the year is 9.0%, with significant growth in corporate loans at +19.5% [2][6]. - The net interest margin is reported at 1.33%, which has decreased by 1 basis point from Q1 and by 5 basis points compared to the full year of 2024. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remains stable at 0.83%, with a provision coverage ratio of 438%, indicating strong asset quality [2][6]. - The company is focusing on expanding its total assets towards the trillion yuan target, with government-related business driving high growth. The total deposits have increased by 11.0% compared to the beginning of the year [11]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - Revenue growth for H1 2025 is +1.8%, with Q1 at +0.8% and Q2 at +2.9%. Net profit growth is +6.2%, with Q1 at +6.8% and Q2 at +5.5%. Interest income growth is +2.7%, while non-interest income growth is +0.13% [2][6][11]. - The cost-to-income ratio has decreased by 3.7 percentage points year-on-year, contributing positively to profit before provisions and taxes (PPOP), which has grown by 7.1% [11]. Asset Quality - The NPL ratio is stable at 0.83%, with a provision coverage ratio of 438%, down 9 percentage points from the previous quarter. The NPL generation rate has stabilized and decreased, benefiting from a focus on corporate government-related business [11][12]. - The retail loan NPL ratio has increased slightly to 1.80%, but the overall asset quality remains strong due to the focus on government-related lending [11]. Future Outlook - The company aims to reach a total asset scale of one trillion yuan, with a conservative risk appetite and a focus on maintaining asset quality. The expected dividend yield for 2025 is 4.8%, with a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.70x [11][12].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The company's profit growth has turned positive, with a notable improvement in asset quality, as indicated by a decrease in the new non-performing loan generation rate to a near historical low [6][11]. - The wealth management income has turned positive this year after several years of adjustments, contributing to the overall revenue recovery [11]. - The company has announced its first interim dividend this year, with a payout ratio of 35%, consistent with the previous year [11]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, the company's revenue growth was -1.7%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 0.3%. The net interest income increased by 1.6%, but non-interest income decreased by 6.7% [2][6]. - The asset quality shows positive signals, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.93% at the end of the first half, down 2 basis points from the beginning of the year, and a provision coverage ratio of 411% [2][6]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Total assets increased by 4.2% from the beginning of the year, with loans growing by 3.3%. Retail loans saw a slight increase of 0.9%, while corporate loans rose by 7.9% [11]. - Deposits grew by 3.6%, with demand deposits accounting for 51.0% of total deposits at the end of the first half [11]. Interest Margin and Cost - The net interest margin was 1.88%, a decrease of 10 basis points compared to the previous year. The loan yield dropped to 3.45%, reflecting a shift in loan structure towards lower-yielding corporate and consumer loans [11]. - The deposit cost rate decreased to 1.26%, indicating a strong customer retention and pricing capability [11]. Asset Quality Improvement - The new non-performing loan generation rate for the first half was 0.98%, down 2 basis points from the first quarter, reflecting improvements in both corporate and retail segments [11]. - The retail non-performing loan generation rate decreased to 1.70%, and the credit card non-performing loan generation rate fell to 4.22% [11]. Investment Recommendations - The company is expected to benefit from a restructuring of institutional allocation ratios, with a current A/H share price-to-book ratio of 0.98x/1.00x and a dividend yield of 4.7%/4.6% [11].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue growth of 7.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with a net profit growth of 8.2% [2][6]. - Interest income continued to grow significantly, driven by a substantial increase in credit scale, while non-interest income showed a positive growth trend [2][6]. - The company announced its first interim dividend for 2025, with a payout ratio of 13.4% [2][6]. Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - Revenue growth was 7.9% year-on-year, with a quarterly growth of 10.3% in Q2 [6]. - Net profit increased by 8.2% year-on-year, with Q2 showing a growth of 10.8% [6]. - Interest income grew by 11.1% year-on-year, while non-interest income increased by 1.3% [6]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 0.76% [2][6]. - The provision coverage ratio improved by 4 percentage points to 374% [2][6]. - The net NPL generation rate decreased to 1.00%, with Q2 showing a further decline to 0.77% [2][6]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Total loans increased by 13.4% compared to the beginning of the year, with corporate loans growing by 21.3% [2][6]. - Deposits grew by 13.1%, with a notable increase in demand deposits [2][6]. Investment and Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income growth turned positive at 1.3%, supported by a recovery in investment-related income [2][6]. - The company expects to maintain positive growth in non-interest income for the year [2][6]. Valuation and Market Outlook - The company is currently valued at a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.82x and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 6.6x [2][6]. - The report indicates that there is potential for upward valuation, supported by improving fundamentals and market sentiment [2][6].