Investment Rating - The investment rating for Chengdu Bank is "Buy" with a target price of 21.12 CNY per share, indicating an upside potential of 18% from the current price of 17.86 CNY [5][7]. Core Insights - Chengdu Bank's H1 2025 earnings growth has improved, with revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders increasing by 5.9% and 7.3% year-on-year, respectively [2][5]. - The bank's asset quality remains strong, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stable at 0.66% and a provision coverage ratio of 453% as of the end of Q2 2025 [4][5]. - Future growth is supported by strong regional economic vitality and robust credit demand, which is expected to sustain rapid profit growth [3][5]. Summary by Sections Earnings Performance - Chengdu Bank's revenue and net profit for H1 2025 increased by 5.9% and 7.3% year-on-year, with quarter-on-quarter growth rates improving by 2.7 percentage points and 1.6 percentage points, respectively [2][5]. - The bank's total assets grew by 14.3% year-on-year, with loans increasing by 18.0% [2][5]. Interest Margin and Cost of Deposits - The net interest margin for Q2 2025 slightly decreased by 2 basis points to 1.58%, but improved by 1 basis point year-on-year, primarily due to a reduction in deposit costs [3][4]. - The cost of deposits improved to 1.96% in H1 2025, down from 2.16% in 2024, benefiting from interest rate cuts [3][4]. Asset Quality - The NPL ratio remained stable at 0.66%, while the attention loan ratio increased slightly to 0.44% [4][5]. - The TTM generation rate for NPLs and attention loans decreased by 14 basis points to 0.27%, indicating continued improvement in asset quality [4][5]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - Chengdu Bank's net profit is projected to grow by 7.95%, 7.35%, and 9.52% for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding book values per share of 21.12, 23.60, and 26.35 CNY [5][12]. - The target valuation for 2025 is set at a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 1.0x [5].

Banking Sector - The profitability growth rate of commercial banks improved in Q2 2025, with state-owned banks recording a growth rate of 1.1% [5] - The expansion of bank balance sheets is steady, with loan and non-loan asset growth rates increasing by 0.2 and 3.8 percentage points respectively compared to Q1 [5] - Despite weak absolute and relative returns in the banking sector since Q3, the dividend yield advantage has marginally improved, indicating potential for future bank stock performance [5] Commodities - COMEX copper non-commercial shorts reached a new low since January 2012, influenced by an increased probability of a Fed rate cut and a weaker dollar [6] - The copper market faces inventory pressure in the short term, but tight supply from mines and scrap copper is expected to support prices in Q4 as demand from power grids and air conditioning rises [6] Oil and Gas - Major international oil companies reported a decline in operating performance for H1 2025, with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and Total experiencing net profit decreases of 15.3%, 39.7%, 22.9%, and 31.2% respectively [9] - The IEA has revised down its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 to an increase of 680,000 barrels per day [9] Agriculture - The USDA's report indicates that the forecast for U.S. corn yield for the 2025/26 season is at a record high of 188.8 bushels per acre (approximately 4.80 tons per acre), up by 7.8 bushels from the previous month [6] - The total corn production forecast was significantly raised from 15.705 billion bushels to 16.742 billion bushels (approximately 425 million tons), exceeding the previous record of 14 billion bushels set in 2023/24 [6] Coal Mining - A new version of the "Coal Mine Safety Regulations" was released, featuring 34 chapters and 777 articles, with 56 new articles added and 353 articles substantially modified [7] - The current safety inspection situation remains strict, with the capacity utilization rate of 462 coal mines still below last year's level, indicating ongoing regulatory pressure [7] Company Performance - Jiangyin Bank reported a 10.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to 2.4 billion, with a net profit growth of 16.6% to 850 million in H1 2025 [8] - Huafeng Chemical's H1 2025 revenue decreased by 11.7% to 12.1 billion, with a net profit decline of 35.2% to 983 million, reflecting pressure from the downtrend in spandex and adipic acid markets [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Qingdao Bank is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Views - The bank's revenue growth for 2024 is expected to be 8.2% year-on-year, with a net profit growth of 20.2%, indicating a leading profit growth rate in the industry [2][6]. - Interest income is projected to grow by 6.4% for the year, with a net interest margin of 1.73%, showing a slight year-on-year decline of 10 basis points but maintaining an advantageous position in the industry [2][6]. - Asset quality indicators are improving, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.14% at year-end, down 3 basis points from the previous quarter, and a provision coverage ratio increasing by 15 percentage points to 241% [2][6]. Summary by Sections Performance - The bank's total revenue is expected to grow by 8.2% year-on-year, with a net profit growth of 20.2%, significantly exceeding expectations. The growth in interest income is attributed to stable net interest margins and rapid scale growth. Non-interest income is projected to grow by 13.6%, driven by a 32% increase in investment income [12][6]. Scale - Total loans increased by 13.5% year-on-year, with corporate loans growing by 20.1%. The bank continues to support key sectors such as manufacturing and inclusive finance, with respective growth rates of 46% and 33% [12][6]. Interest Margin - The net interest margin is 1.73%, with a slight decline of 10 basis points year-on-year. The bank has effectively managed its interest margin, with a significant improvement in deposit costs [12][6]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio decreased by 4 basis points year-on-year, with a net generation rate of 0.52%, indicating a continued improvement in asset quality. The provision coverage ratio has increased, enhancing the bank's risk mitigation capabilities [12][6]. Investment Recommendation - The bank is expected to lead the industry in profit growth, with a continued focus on quality and efficiency improvements. The current valuation is 0.59 times the 2025 price-to-book ratio, indicating undervaluation and a low holding advantage, thus maintaining a "Buy" recommendation [12][6].