Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance relative to the market benchmark [6][7][8]. Core Insights - The company has successfully issued the first consumer private REITs in China, expanding its equity financing channels and establishing a virtuous cycle of investment, financing, management, and exit [4][6]. - The commercial real estate REITs pilot program initiated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission is expected to support the high-quality development of the commercial real estate sector [6]. - The company is transitioning from a developer to an asset manager, which is anticipated to enhance its long-term growth prospects [6][8]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2024: 88,999 million - 2025: 59,785 million - 2026: 47,421 million - 2027: 44,086 million - The year-on-year growth rates for total revenue are projected to decline significantly, with a forecasted decrease of 32.8% in 2025 [5][8]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be: - 2025: 945 million - 2026: 1,113 million - 2027: 1,707 million - The company’s gross profit margin is projected to improve from 24.9% in 2025 to 34.7% in 2027 [5][8]. - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is expected to increase from 1.5% in 2025 to 2.4% in 2027 [5][8]. Market Position and Performance - As of the end of Q3 2025, the company has opened 176 shopping malls with a total gross rental area of 1,630 million square meters and a rental rate of 97.8% [6]. - The company’s tax-adjusted rental income for the first ten months of 2025 was 109.1 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.5% [6]. - The company’s ongoing focus on enhancing its commercial revenue and gross profit contribution is expected to support stable operations [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company has issued the first consumer private REITs in China, expanding its equity financing channels and creating a virtuous cycle of investment, financing, management, and exit [4] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has initiated a pilot program for commercial real estate REITs, which is expected to support the high-quality development of the commercial real estate sector [6] - The company’s commercial mall revenue and gross profit share have been continuously increasing, indicating a stable operational performance [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is estimated at 59,785 million yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 32.8% [5] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025 is projected to be 945 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.6% [5] - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve from 24.9% in 2025 to 34.7% by 2027 [5] - The company’s total revenue for 2024 is 88,999 million yuan, with a net profit of 752 million yuan [8] Market Position and Strategy - The company operates 176 malls as of Q3 2025, with a rental rate of 97.8% [6] - The company is transitioning from a developer to an asset manager, which is expected to enhance its long-term growth prospects [6] - The company’s debt levels are decreasing, with interest-bearing liabilities down by 7.3% year-on-year [6]