Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of HKD 5.183 billion for FY2026H1, a year-on-year decrease of 12.9%. Gross profit was HKD 1.827 billion, down 20.1%, and net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 571 million, a decline of 24.4%. The interim dividend per share remained flat at HKD 0.13 [2][6]. - The core operating business remains stable, although the installation, maintenance, and construction segments, along with property business, have seen declines, impacting overall profitability. The company has shown signs of a turning point in free cash flow, indicating potential for future dividend increases [2][9]. Business Segment Analysis - **Urban Water Supply**: Revenue decreased by 13.1% to HKD 3.27 billion, with segment profit down 17.4% to HKD 941 million. However, core water supply service revenue increased by 4.5% to HKD 1.801 billion, driven by a 5% increase in water sales. The completion of water price adjustments in eight cities is expected to further boost revenue and profit margins [9]. - **Direct Drinking Water**: Revenue fell by 28.3% to HKD 263 million, with segment profit declining 55.2% to HKD 75 million. Despite this, revenue from direct water supply operations and equipment sales remained stable [9]. - **Environmental Segment**: Benefiting from the Meifeng Wastewater Treatment Project, this segment achieved revenue of HKD 832 million, a year-on-year increase of 8.7%, with segment profit rising 29.7% to HKD 367 million [9]. - **General Contracting**: Revenue decreased by 6.1% to HKD 398 million, with segment profit down 60.2% to HKD 158 million [9]. - **Property Business**: Revenue plummeted by 93.3% to HKD 17 million, with segment profit dropping 96.4% to HKD 500,000, but the impact on overall performance is expected to be limited [9]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a 17.6% decrease in financial expenses during FY2026H1, benefiting from lower financing costs amid domestic and international interest rate cuts [9]. - The interim dividend payout ratio is 37%, with capital expenditures peaking at HKD 5.14 billion in FY2024, decreasing to HKD 3.24 billion in FY2025, leading to a positive free cash flow of HKD 150 million. For FY2026, capital expenditures are projected to be no more than HKD 2 billion, indicating a clear turning point in free cash flow and potential for increased dividends [9]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to achieve net profits attributable to shareholders of HKD 1.14 billion, 1.16 billion, and 1.20 billion for FY2026-2028, with year-on-year growth rates of 6.0%, 2.2%, and 2.7% respectively. The emergence of free cash flow is viewed positively for future dividend increases, with a projected dividend payout ratio of 42.53% for FY2026-2028, corresponding to dividend yields of 5.1%, 5.2%, and 5.3% based on the stock price as of November 28, 2025 [9].