Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and it is maintained from the previous rating [5]. Core Views - The report indicates that the company's revenue for Q1 2025 is 33.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.06%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders is 12.5 billion yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.31% year-on-year. The non-performing loan ratio remains stable at 1.25% [1][2]. - The decline in net interest margin is expected to narrow, supported by improved costs of interest-bearing liabilities and growth in fee income [2][4]. - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, down 6.2 percentage points from the end of the previous year [3][4]. Performance Summary - Revenue and net profit growth rates for Q1 2025 are -4.06% and 0.31%, respectively, which are improvements compared to the previous year's declines of 3 percentage points and 2 percentage points [2]. - Net interest income decreased by 6.84% year-on-year, but the decline is less severe than in the previous year, attributed to improvements in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities [2]. - Fee and commission income increased by 3.27% year-on-year, with a notable acceleration in growth compared to the previous year [2]. - Other non-interest income grew by 1.52% year-on-year, with significant growth in investment income, although affected by market volatility [2]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio is stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year [3]. - The credit cost for Q1 2025 is 0.86%, down 21 basis points year-on-year [3]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets and loans as of Q1 2025 are 72.3 trillion yuan and 41.1 trillion yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 4.80% and 5.24% [4]. - The bank has focused on increasing loans in technology finance, manufacturing finance, green finance, and inclusive finance, with significant increases in these areas [4]. - Total deposits reached 42.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.49% [4]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the narrowing decline in net interest margin and growth in fee income indicate potential for better performance in the medium to long term, maintaining a "Buy" rating [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 was 33.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.06%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 12.5 billion yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.31% year-on-year [1][2] - The decline in net interest margin has narrowed, primarily due to improvements in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities [2] - The bank's asset quality remains stable, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.25% and a provision coverage ratio of 174.44% [3] Performance Summary - Revenue and net profit growth rates for Q1 2025 were -4.06% and 0.31%, respectively, showing a narrowing decline compared to 2024 [2] - Net interest income decreased by 6.84% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe than in 2024, attributed to improved costs of interest-bearing liabilities [2] - Fee and commission income grew by 3.27% year-on-year, with a significant increase in growth rate compared to 2024 [2] - Other non-interest income increased by 1.52% year-on-year, with a notable rise in investment net income by 302.96% [2] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 1.25%, with a provision coverage ratio of 174.44%, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year [3] - The credit cost for Q1 2025 was 0.86%, down by 21 basis points year-on-year [3] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets and loans at the end of Q1 2025 were 72.3 trillion yuan and 41.1 trillion yuan, respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 4.80% and 5.24% [4] - The bank's focus on technology finance, manufacturing finance, green finance, and inclusive finance led to significant increases in loans to these sectors [4] - Total deposits reached 42.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.49% [4] Investment Recommendation - The report suggests that the narrowing decline in net interest margin and growth in fee income indicate potential for better performance in the medium to long term, maintaining the previous "Buy" rating [4]