Core Viewpoint - 方正证券 reported strong financial performance in the first half of 2025, with significant increases in net profit and revenue, alongside a commitment to shareholder returns through cash dividends [1][7]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a net profit of 2.384 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 76.43% [1] - Operating revenue reached 5.663 billion yuan, up 52.14% compared to the previous year [1] - A mid-term cash dividend of 0.61 yuan per share (including tax) was proposed, totaling 500 million yuan in cash dividends [1][7] Investment and Financing Activities - 方正证券 successfully issued its first batch of technology innovation corporate bonds, allocating at least 70% of the raised funds for technology-related investments [2] - The investment banking subsidiary played a key role in facilitating financing for companies in the electronic components sector and helped a national-level "little giant" enterprise complete its IPO [2] - The private equity management subsidiary focuses on investments in major technology and health sectors, maintaining a strategy of early, small, long-term, and hard technology investments [2] Wealth Management and Client Growth - The wealth management division generated 3.317 billion yuan in revenue, with a significant increase in net income from securities trading [5] - The total number of clients exceeded 16.73 million, with an increase of approximately 330,000 clients since the end of 2024 [4] - Client assets continued to grow, with an 8.07% increase in the first half of 2025, following a growth of over 100 billion yuan in 2024 [4] Product and Service Development - The company enhanced its service quality by developing a comprehensive service system and tailored strategies for different client segments [4] - New product launches performed well, with 80% of newly issued products yielding positive returns, and specific public and private equity products significantly outperforming benchmarks [4][5] Strategic Investments - The equity investment segment focused on high-dividend strategies and sectors such as finance, energy, and advanced manufacturing, while also exploring innovative business areas like REITs [5] - The fixed income investment segment optimized its non-directional trading strategies to ensure stable operations [6] Shareholder Returns and Asset Management - The mid-term dividend reflects a 27% increase compared to the previous year, highlighting the company's commitment to shareholder returns [7] - The sale of Credit Suisse's equity stake is expected to contribute approximately 343 million yuan to the annual net profit [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company, indicating a projected increase in stock price relative to the market index [5][6][25]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 7.718 billion yuan in 2024, representing an 8.42% year-on-year increase, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.207 billion yuan, up 2.55% year-on-year [4][8]. - The report highlights a significant growth in the brokerage and asset management business, with net income from brokerage services increasing by 23.27% year-on-year [5][12]. - The company has successfully increased its market share in the securities trading business, reaching a market share of 3.09%, the highest in five years [12][25]. - The report anticipates earnings per share (EPS) of 0.28 yuan and 0.31 yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with corresponding book value per share (BVPS) of 6.14 yuan and 6.40 yuan [6][25]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total assets of 255.628 billion yuan and a return on equity (ROE) of 4.72% [4][8]. - The company plans to distribute a dividend of 0.583 yuan per share, which represents 40.02% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [8][25]. Business Segments - The brokerage business saw a substantial increase in net income, with a total of 4.036 billion yuan, while investment banking revenue decreased by 16.59% [5][14]. - The asset management segment reported a net income of 2.38 billion yuan, reflecting a 31.49% increase year-on-year [19][25]. - The company’s proprietary trading achieved absolute returns, although overall investment income decreased by 13.91% [20][25]. Market Position - The company’s margin financing and securities lending balance reached a historical high of 40.403 billion yuan, marking a 30.78% increase year-on-year [23][25]. - The report notes that the company has been actively disposing of inefficient assets, enhancing operational efficiency [6][25].

证券Ⅱ zhangyang-yjs@ccnew.com 021-50586627 财富管理份额持续提升，归母净利实现连续增长 ——方正证券(601901)2024 年年报点评 证券研究报告-年报点评 增持(维持) 市场数据(2025-04-17) | 收盘价(元) | 7.39 | | --- | --- | | 一年内最高/最低(元) | 10.27/6.68 | | 沪深 300 指数 | 3,772.22 | | 市净率(倍) | 1.26 | | 总市值(亿元) | 608.35 | | 流通市值(亿元) | 608.35 | | 基础数据(2024-12-31) | | | 每股净资产(元) | 5.85 | | 总资产(亿元) | 2,556.28 | | 所有者权益(亿元) | 481.80 | | --- | --- | | 净资产收益率(%) | 4.72 | | 总股本(亿股) | 82.32 | | H 股(亿股) | 0.00 | 个股相对沪深 300 指数表现 资料来源：聚源、中原证券研究所 -13% -7% 0% 7% 13% 20% 27% 33% 2024.04 2024.08 ...

Overview of Operating Performance - The total operating revenue of the company reached 7.718 billion yuan, an increase of 8.42% year-on-year; net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.207 billion yuan, up 2.55% year-on-year; and net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 2.793 billion yuan, an increase of 49.88% year-on-year [1] - In the fourth quarter, total operating revenue was 2.286 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 57.56%; net profit attributable to shareholders was 242 million yuan, up 11.87% year-on-year; and net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 865 million yuan, an increase of 12138.9% year-on-year [1] Key Financial Indicators - Wealth management business generated revenue of 5.664 billion yuan, accounting for 73.38% of total revenue, with a profit of 1.858 billion yuan, representing 82.77% of total profit and a gross margin of 32.81% [2] - Securities brokerage business achieved revenue of 4.313 billion yuan, with net income from agency trading of 3.102 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.70% [2] - The monthly retention rate of users on the Xiao Fang APP peaked at 90.16%, with a peak monthly active user count of 3.1233 million, an increase of 37.69% year-on-year [2] Investment and Trading Business - The investment and trading business generated revenue of 2.496 billion yuan, accounting for 32.34% of total revenue, with a profit of 2.069 billion yuan, representing 92.17% of total profit and a gross margin of 82.90% [3] - The company capitalized on market opportunities to increase A-share investment scale, achieving good absolute returns [3] Asset Management Business - The asset management business generated revenue of 134 million yuan, accounting for 1.74% of total revenue, with a loss of 380 million yuan, representing -16.94% of total profit and a gross margin of -283.60% [4] - Fangzheng Fubon Fund has established and managed 48 publicly offered securities investment funds, with a total managed public fund asset scale of 80.861 billion yuan, an increase of 19.694 billion yuan year-on-year [4] Investment Banking Business - The investment banking business reported revenue of -370 million yuan, accounting for -4.79% of total revenue, with a loss of 593 million yuan, representing -26.43% of total profit [5] - The company saw an increase in bond underwriting scale and bond business revenue, completing one IPO project pending registration on the Growth Enterprise Market and three projects on the New Third Board [5] Financial Condition - The net profit margin was 28.07%, a year-on-year decrease of 11.09% [7] - Earnings per share increased by 3.85% year-on-year to 0.27 yuan [7] - Total assets reached 255.628 billion yuan, an increase of 14.92% year-on-year, while net assets rose by 6.26% to 48.978 billion yuan [8] Development Review and Future Outlook - The company aims to enhance capabilities in technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, adhering to the operational principle of "rapid development, efficient operation, and leveraging strengths while compensating for weaknesses" [9] - The company plans to focus on its core business, pursue high-quality, efficient, and sustainable development, and optimize management to ensure risks are measurable, controllable, and bearable [9]