Core Viewpoint - 中远海运国际's H1 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue of HKD 1.93 billion, a 10% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of HKD 490 million, up 26% [1][2]. Group 1: Coating Business - The company's coating business saw significant growth, with revenue of HKD 820 million in H1 2025, a 38% increase year-on-year, and a segment profit of HKD 200 million, up 20% [1]. - Container coating sales surged by 94% year-on-year to 29,000 tons, driven by factors such as container rerouting and port congestion [1]. - The joint venture with Jotun contributed HKD 170 million in investment income, a 21% increase, with ship coatings sales rising by 19% to 70 million liters [1]. Group 2: Ship Trading Agency Business - The ship trading agency business generated revenue of HKD 100 million in H1 2025, a 97% increase year-on-year, with segment profit rising by 124% to HKD 80 million [2]. - The growth was attributed to an increase in new ship deliveries and the acquisition of new clients, leading to higher commission income [2]. Group 3: Other Businesses - The insurance business remained stable, with revenue of HKD 120 million, a 7% increase, and a profit of HKD 80 million, up 11% [2]. - Revenue from marine equipment declined by 3% to HKD 890 million, with a segment profit decrease of 5% to HKD 50 million [2]. Group 4: Strategic Initiatives and Financial Position - The company is strategically positioning itself in the green methanol sector, forming a joint venture to produce 200,000 tons of methanol annually, expected to commence production in 2026 [2]. - As of mid-2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of HKD 5.1 billion, with a planned interim dividend of HKD 0.33 per share, maintaining a high payout ratio of around 100% over the past five years [2]. Group 5: Earnings Forecast and Rating - Due to the strong performance in the coating and ship trading businesses, the profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been raised, with expected net profits of HKD 830 million, HKD 870 million, and HKD 910 million respectively [3]. - The company maintains a "buy" rating with a projected PE ratio of 11 for 2025 and 10 for 2027 [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China COSCO Shipping International (00517) [2][6][16] Core Views - The company's performance exceeded expectations, benefiting from an upturn in the shipping cycle and a high dividend payout ratio that creates a competitive advantage [2][6] - The report highlights significant growth in the company's paint business, with container paint sales increasing by 94% year-on-year, and ship paint sales rising by 19% [6] - The ship trading agency business saw a 97% increase in revenue, driven by a rise in new ship deliveries and new customer acquisitions [6] - The company is strategically positioning itself in the green methanol sector, planning to establish a production capacity of 200,000 tons annually by 2026 [6] - The company maintains a strong cash position with HKD 51 billion in liquid assets and plans to distribute a dividend of HKD 0.33 per share, resulting in an estimated dividend yield of 9% for 2025 [6] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Revenue is projected to grow from HKD 3,342 million in 2023 to HKD 4,207 million in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16% [5][7] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from HKD 594 million in 2023 to HKD 827 million in 2025, with a growth rate of 17% [5][7] - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from HKD 0.40 in 2023 to HKD 0.56 in 2025 [5][7] - The report adjusts the profit forecast for 2025-2027, projecting net profits of HKD 8.3 billion, HKD 8.7 billion, and HKD 9.1 billion respectively [6]