Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company reported its 2025 H1 results, achieving operating revenue of 8.47 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.63 billion yuan, up 3.1% year-on-year [4][12] - The container throughput showed steady growth, increasing by 6% year-on-year, with a total of 101.21 million TEUs handled in H1 2025 [13] - The port's main business revenue grew steadily, with investment income from Ningbo Port increasing by 15.5% [14] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2025 H1, the company achieved operating revenue of 8.47 billion yuan, with Q2 revenue at 4.25 billion yuan, reflecting a 3.5% year-on-year growth [4][12] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for H1 was 2.63 billion yuan, with Q2 net profit at 1.54 billion yuan, showing a 1.7% year-on-year increase [4][12] Container and Cargo Throughput - The company completed a container throughput of 101.21 million TEUs in H1 2025, a 5.7% increase year-on-year [13] - The throughput for bulk cargo was 630 million tons, showing a slight decline of 0.7% year-on-year [13] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from port operations, bonded logistics, and property development was 8.08 billion, 305 million, and 86 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +6.02%, +15.11%, and -6.23% [14] - The gross margin for port operations was 46.61%, an increase of 0.89 percentage points year-on-year [14] Profit Forecast - The company is expected to achieve operating revenues of 16.57 billion, 17.11 billion, and 17.66 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 2.74%, 3.23%, and 3.24% [15] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 4.61 billion, 4.81 billion, and 5.00 billion yuan for the same years, with growth rates of 2.00%, 4.48%, and 3.89% respectively [15]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 7.78% in the first half of 2025, with a total revenue of 109.1 billion yuan, despite a slight decline of 3.39% in Q2 [8] - The growth in container shipping volume and profitability from port operations supported the company's performance [8] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.56 yuan per share for the mid-term, reflecting a dividend payout ratio of approximately 50%, which is a 7.69% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [8] - The company is expected to maintain stable profits in the future due to a solid industry structure and its dividend attributes [8] Financial Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 2023: 175.448 billion yuan, 2024: 233.859 billion yuan, 2025E: 192.372 billion yuan, 2026E: 180.483 billion yuan, 2027E: 191.742 billion yuan [7] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to be: 2023: 23.86 billion yuan, 2024: 49.1 billion yuan, 2025E: 25.525 billion yuan, 2026E: 19.036 billion yuan, 2027E: 20.09 billion yuan [7] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be: 2023: 1.54 yuan, 2024: 3.17 yuan, 2025E: 1.65 yuan, 2026E: 1.23 yuan, 2027E: 1.30 yuan [7] - The return on equity (ROE) is projected to be: 2023: 12.17%, 2024: 20.92%, 2025E: 10.32%, 2026E: 7.41%, 2027E: 7.52% [7]