Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Changsha Bank [5] Core Views - The bank's performance shows a slowdown in asset expansion, with total interest-earning assets growing by 11.69% year-on-year as of Q3 2025, while loans increased by 11.65%, indicating a cautious approach amid risk exposure [2][3] - Risk exposure pressure appears to have eased, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.18% and a provision coverage ratio of 311.88%, suggesting a solid safety cushion [2][3] - Non-interest income remains robust, growing by 15.03% year-on-year, driven by a significant increase in other non-interest income [3][4] Summary by Sections Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, operating income, pre-provision operating profit (PPOP), and net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 1.29%, 1.26%, and 6.00% year-on-year, respectively [1][13] - The bank's total assets reached 1,243.7 billion, with total loans at 606.5 billion and total deposits at 763.4 billion [13] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income increased by 15.03% year-on-year, with other non-interest income growing by 16.84% [3][14] - The bank has focused on realizing gains from asset management, with a cumulative realized income of 919 million in the first three quarters [3] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio stood at 1.18%, with a slight increase of 1 basis point, while the attention rate decreased by 6 basis points to 3.25% [2][4] - The provision coverage ratio improved by 2.17 percentage points, indicating a stronger buffer against potential loan losses [2][4] Capital and Shareholder Information - The bank's total market capitalization is 38.5 billion, with a dynamic dividend yield of 4.61% based on the latest closing price [5][4] - Major shareholder is the Changsha Municipal Finance Bureau, holding 16.82% of shares [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong recommendation for Qilu Bank, indicating a positive outlook for the company's performance [6]. Core Insights - Qilu Bank's total assets grew by 16.55% year-on-year as of Q3 2025, with loans increasing by 15.20%. Corporate loans showed strong growth, accelerating to 23.09% [2][3]. - The net interest margin (NIM) for Q3 2025 was estimated at 1.53%, reflecting a 4 basis points increase from the previous quarter, driven by improved funding costs [3]. - Non-interest income saw a significant decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 24.66% in the first three quarters of 2025, primarily due to a drop in net fee income [4][35]. Summary by Sections Performance Metrics - For the first three quarters of 2025, Qilu Bank reported a revenue growth of 4.63%, a pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) growth of 4.01%, and a net profit growth of 15.14% [1][19]. - The bank's cumulative performance metrics indicate a robust growth trajectory compared to industry peers [5]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income decreased by 24.66% year-on-year, with net fee income turning negative at -1.41% and other non-interest income declining by 38.13% [4][35]. Interest Margin and Asset Quality - The bank's NIM showed resilience, with a quarter-on-quarter improvement attributed to a reduction in funding costs [3]. - As of Q3 2025, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained stable at 1.09%, with a provision coverage ratio of 351.43%, indicating a solid buffer against potential loan losses [3]. Capital and Shareholder Information - Qilu Bank's total market capitalization is approximately 37.2 billion yuan, with a current share price of 6.05 yuan and a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5% [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong buy recommendation for Suzhou Bank [5] Core Views - The bank's performance shows steady improvement with revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates of 2.02%, 7.74%, and 7.12% respectively for the first three quarters of 2025, indicating a positive trend compared to the first half of 2025 [1][2] - The bank is expanding its asset base, with total assets growing by 14.6% year-on-year as of Q3 2025, supported by a 12.9% increase in deposits [2] - The net interest margin has stabilized and slightly increased to 1.34% in Q3 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities [2][3] Summary by Sections Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the bank's total revenue reached 9,477 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2.02% [12] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 4,652 million yuan, reflecting a 7.12% increase year-on-year [12] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income growth has declined, with a 0.5% increase in fee income year-on-year, and a significant drop of 14.6% in other non-interest income [2][31] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.83% as of Q3 2025, with a coverage ratio of 420.59%, indicating a solid asset quality [3][12] Capital and Shareholders - The bank's capital adequacy ratio is robust, supported by the completion of the convertible bond issuance, which enhances the capital buffer for business development [3][5] Financial Data and Valuation - The projected net profit for 2025 is estimated at 5,477 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.1% [4] - The price-to-earnings ratio (PE) for 2025 is projected at 7.1, while the price-to-book ratio (PB) is expected to be 0.7 [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong buy recommendation for Jiangyin Bank [5] Core Views - The bank's performance in the first half of 2025 shows significant recovery, with revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates of 10.45%, 14.68%, and 16.63% respectively, indicating a substantial rebound compared to the first quarter of 2025 [1] - The net interest margin has improved to 1.54% in the first half of 2025, reflecting a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and a stabilization in deposit costs, which is expected to support a steady recovery in net interest margin [2] - Non-interest income has seen a remarkable increase of 37.65%, primarily driven by an 81.4% rise in investment net income, indicating effective asset management and realization of gains [2] - Asset quality has improved, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.86% and a significant increase in the provision coverage ratio to 381.22%, suggesting a healthier credit environment [3] - The bank is considering a mid-term dividend proposal, which is expected to enhance shareholder returns [4] Performance Summary - The bank's total assets reached 207.577 billion, with total loans at 131.420 billion and total deposits at 164.828 billion as of the first half of 2025 [14] - The year-on-year growth rates for operating income, pre-provision profit, and net profit for the first half of 2025 were 10.45%, 14.68%, and 16.63% respectively, showcasing strong operational performance [15] - The bank's return on equity (ROE) for the first half of 2025 was 8.98%, reflecting effective capital utilization [14] Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income has shown a robust growth of 37.65% in the first half of 2025, with significant contributions from investment income, which increased by 146.90% year-on-year [2][15] Interest Margin and Asset Quality - The net interest margin has improved to 1.54%, with a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities by 4 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 [2] - The NPL ratio remained stable at 0.86%, while the overdue loan ratio decreased to 1.06%, indicating improved asset quality [3] Capital and Shareholder Returns - The bank's board has proposed a mid-term dividend plan, which is pending approval from the shareholders' meeting, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [4] - The dynamic dividend yield based on the latest stock price and dividend rate is 4.31%, highlighting the bank's attractive investment proposition [9]