Core Viewpoint - The company maintains its profit margin target of 9% and anticipates record-high dividends this year, signaling a positive outlook despite market cycles [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, the company achieved total revenue of 61.933 billion yuan, significantly outpacing the second-largest competitor by 20.3 billion yuan, demonstrating a "disruptive" lead [1] - The non-GAAP net profit reached 7.016 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 31.78%, marking a historical high [1] Business Diversification - The company's diversified business model has significantly contributed to its robust performance, with the infant formula segment becoming a key revenue driver, achieving the largest market share in China [2][4] - The adult milk powder segment continues to lead the industry, with double-digit growth and an expanding market share [4] Product Innovation - The company is focusing on optimizing its product structure, with the proportion of milk powder and dairy products increasing from 11% in 2019 to 27% in the first half of this year [4] - New product launches in the health-oriented segment, such as the "Xinhui" brand, have received positive market feedback, driving over 20% growth in the mid-to-high-end business [4][6] Profitability and Growth Strategy - The company reported a 5.77% year-on-year increase in revenue for the second quarter, with a 44.65% rise in net profit, indicating accelerated improvement [7] - The company aims to maintain a net profit margin of approximately 9% for the year while striving for higher profitability through innovation and product upgrades [7] Shareholder Returns - The company plans to continue its dividend policy of distributing no less than 70% of net profits, with expectations for stable or increased dividend amounts compared to last year [8] - Over the past three years, the company has distributed a total of 22 billion yuan in cash dividends, maintaining a dividend payout ratio above 70% [8] Market Position and Valuation - The company is positioned as a leading player in the dairy industry, with a clear long-term growth trajectory supported by its core dairy business and expansion into high-potential new markets [10] - The valuation of the dairy sector is currently at historical lows, and the company’s high growth and dividend yield make it an attractive investment option [10][11]

Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 65.556 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.01% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.386 billion yuan, up 13.71% year-on-year [1] - The non-recurring net profit reached 3.532 billion yuan, reflecting an 18.25% year-on-year growth [1] - In Q4 2024, revenue was 19.511 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11.41% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders in Q4 2024 was 743 million yuan, down 17.50% quarter-on-quarter [1] - In Q1 2025, revenue was 14.859 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.88% but down 23.84% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders in Q1 2025 was 1.038 billion yuan, up 32.65% year-on-year and up 39.79% quarter-on-quarter [1] Production and Sales Data - In 2024, the production of mined gold was approximately 18.35 tons, a decrease of 2.86% year-on-year, with sales of about 18.09 tons, down 0.97% year-on-year [2] - The production of refined gold in 2024 was about 37.95 tons, a decline of 7.14% year-on-year, with sales of approximately 37.78 tons, down 7.91% year-on-year [2] - The company has set production guidance for 2025, targeting 18.17 tons of mined gold and 35.30 tons of refined gold [2] Cash Dividend - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 3.88 yuan per 10 shares (including tax), totaling approximately 1.881 billion yuan, which accounts for 55.55% of the net profit attributable to shareholders in 2024 [2] Project Development - The construction of the Saling Gold Mine project is progressing smoothly, with significant growth potential [2] - The Saling Gold Mine is located in a major mineralization belt, with a resource reserve of 134.1135 million tons and a gold content of 372.06 tons [2] - The project is expected to have an annual production capacity of 10 tons and is anticipated to be completed and operational by mid-2026 [2] Investment Outlook - The company maintains an "outperform the market" rating, with projected revenues of 77.8 billion yuan, 79.2 billion yuan, and 80.7 billion yuan for 2025-2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 18.7%, 1.8%, and 1.9% respectively [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 4.595 billion yuan, 5.035 billion yuan, and 5.511 billion yuan for the same period, with year-on-year growth rates of 35.7%, 9.6%, and 9.5% respectively [4] - The company is expected to steadily increase its mined gold production due to the injection of quality assets and resource optimization [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][7] Core Views - The company, as a leading state-owned enterprise, maintains the largest sales scale in the industry, with a continuously optimized land reserve structure and reduced burden from existing assets. There is significant room for market share growth amid an improving competitive landscape. The company has multiple financing channels and a steady inflow of operating cash flow, laying a solid foundation for future stable operations. The company is also actively formulating valuation enhancement plans to boost market confidence [6][8]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of RMB 3116.7 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 10.2%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 50.0 billion, down 58.6% year-on-year. In Q1 2025, the company reported total revenue of RMB 542.7 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.1%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 19.5 billion, down 12.3% year-on-year [5][15][20]. Sales and Market Position - In 2024, the company achieved sales of RMB 3230 billion, a decrease of 23.5% year-on-year, maintaining its position as the industry leader. The sales area was 17.97 million square meters, down 24.7% year-on-year, with an average sales price of RMB 18,000 per square meter, up 1.6% year-on-year. The sales equity ratio was 78.8%, an increase of 6.4 percentage points year-on-year [8][27][31]. Land Acquisition and Development - In 2024, the company’s land acquisition amounted to RMB 683 billion, a decrease of 58.1% year-on-year, with an acquisition intensity of 21%, down 18 percentage points year-on-year. The equity acquisition amount was RMB 602 billion, with an equity acquisition ratio of 88%, the highest in nearly a decade [38][40][42]. Debt and Cash Flow Management - As of the end of 2024, the company had interest-bearing liabilities of RMB 348.8 billion, a decrease of 1.5% year-on-year. The company’s cash flow from operating activities was RMB 63 billion, although it decreased by 55.1% year-on-year due to reduced sales collections. The company has maintained positive operating cash flow for seven consecutive years [14][26][29][34].