Core Viewpoint - The future of the construction agency industry will maintain a "stronger will remain strong" and "characteristics will prevail" development trend, emphasizing "long-termism" and companies with "core competitiveness" to build a moat in the transition from "blue ocean to red ocean" in the construction agency track [1][35]. Group 1: Industry Development Phase - The construction agency sector is entering a phase of stable development after three years of rapid and "barbaric" expansion, with increasing competition and market saturation [5][6]. - The new construction scale in 2024 reached 215 million square meters, doubling from 2020, but the growth rate has significantly slowed, with a year-on-year increase of only 13%, down 14 percentage points from 2023 [6][7]. - The industry is influenced by several factors, including a sluggish macroeconomic environment, increased competition, and short-term uncertainties from policy changes [7][8]. Group 2: Challenges Facing the Industry - The construction agency industry faces multiple challenges, including the contradiction between high-quality development and price competition, as well as the shrinking profit margins against the backdrop of excessive profit commitments [11][12]. - The logic for clients selecting construction agencies has evolved from "single service procurement" to "strategic ecosystem co-construction," prioritizing long-term partnerships and risk-sharing capabilities [11][12]. Group 3: Core Competitiveness of Leading Companies - Four leading companies—Greentown Management, Blue City Group, Jindi Management, and Runzhi Management—have accumulated advantages and experience during the "blue ocean" period, which serve as their capital and confidence in facing the "red ocean" [14][35]. - Greentown Management leads in scale, supported by a standardized system that enhances product reputation and brand premium [15][16]. - Blue City Group has established significant advantages in niche areas, particularly in affordable housing and public construction, and emphasizes long-term partnerships with government clients [20][21]. - Jindi Management has a robust project management system and a diverse client base, with a focus on high-quality customer structures [25][26]. - Runzhi Management, as a subsidiary of China Resources Land, has a strong presence in government projects and public construction, leveraging its central enterprise resources for competitive advantages [27][28]. Group 4: Long-termism as a Development Foundation - The construction agency industry, transitioning to a light-asset model, has a stronger counter-cyclical effect, becoming a vital survival strategy for many companies [35]. - Companies should focus on building core competitiveness, exploring niche markets, and creating long-term stable partnerships with clients to maximize value [37][38].

Core Insights - Greentown Management Holdings Limited, known as the "first stock in construction agency," reported a revenue of 3.441 billion yuan for the fiscal year 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.2% [2] - The company's gross profit was 1.706 billion yuan, showing a decline of 1.0% compared to the previous year [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 800 million yuan, down 17.7% year-on-year [2] Business Performance - As of the end of 2024, Greentown Management has established construction agency projects in 130 major cities across 30 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China [2] - The total contracted project area reached 12.56 million square meters, an increase of 5.0% from the previous year [2] - The area under construction was 53.96 million square meters, up 2.9% year-on-year [2] - The estimated total saleable value of contracted projects was 720.1 billion yuan, accounting for 77.3% of the overall saleable value, remaining stable compared to the previous year [2] Revenue Breakdown - Commercial construction agency services were the largest source of revenue and profit for Greentown Management, generating 2.753 billion yuan, a rise of 17.3% year-on-year, and accounting for 80% of total revenue [2] - Government construction agency revenue reached 626 million yuan, making up 18.2% of total revenue [2] New Project Development - In 2024, Greentown Management expanded its new project contracted area to 36.5 million square meters, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.4% compared to 2023 [3] - The estimated construction fees for new projects were 9.32 billion yuan, which is a decrease of about 10.1% year-on-year [3] - The company noted that despite a 5% decline in new contract area across the construction agency industry, it managed to maintain positive growth [3]