Core Viewpoint - North Control Water's performance in the first half of 2025 showed a decline in revenue and net profit, primarily due to unexpected impairment losses, but the company maintains a strong dividend policy and potential for cash flow improvement [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 1H25, North Control Water achieved revenue of 10.459 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.897 billion yuan, down 20.1% year-on-year, which was below previous expectations [1]. - The company declared an interim dividend of 0.674 billion yuan, representing 80% of net profit (excluding perpetual bond distributions), with a corresponding dividend per share (DPS) of 7.35 Hong Kong cents, up 5% from 7.0 Hong Kong cents in 1H24 [1][3]. Business Segments - Water treatment service revenue increased by 2% year-on-year, while water governance construction service revenue decreased by 57% to 0.071 billion yuan [2]. - The revenue from sewage and reclaimed water treatment services grew by 3% to 4.52 billion yuan, with a gross margin increase of 1 percentage point to 60% due to a rise in average water prices [2]. - The supply service revenue remained stable at 1.45 billion yuan, but gross margins declined due to changes in customer structure and rising operational costs [2]. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - Capital expenditure in 1H25 decreased by 40% to 0.94 billion yuan, while free cash flow significantly improved to 1.75 billion yuan [3]. - The company’s cash flow showed a positive trend, with operating net cash inflow expected to be 1.94 billion yuan, compared to 0.25 billion yuan in 1H24 [3]. - The company’s design capacity reached 43.3 million tons per day, with new signed projects adding 120,000 tons per day, aligning with its light asset transformation strategy [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been slightly adjusted, with net profit estimates of 1.52 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% [3]. - The target price is set at 3.15 Hong Kong dollars, based on a target price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 18.9 times for 2025, indicating a positive outlook for cash flow and profitability improvement [3].

Core Viewpoint - North Control Water Group reported a decline in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, while maintaining a slight increase in dividend per share compared to the previous year [1][2]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for H1 2025 was 10.46 billion, a decrease of 7.5% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders at 0.897 billion, down 20.0% [1]. - Revenue from operational services, including water treatment and urban resource services, accounted for 86.1% of total revenue, reflecting a 10.8 percentage point increase year-on-year [1]. Water Treatment Services - Revenue from wastewater and reclaimed water business reached 4.52 billion, up 3.0% year-on-year, with a domestic gross margin of 60%, an increase of 1 percentage point [2]. - Water supply services generated revenue of 1.45 billion, a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, but the domestic gross margin decreased to 41%, down 2 percentage points due to changes in customer structure [2]. Construction Services - Revenue from construction services fell to 0.712 billion, a significant decline of 56.6% year-on-year, attributed to the company's shift to a light asset strategy and completion of existing projects [2]. Technical Services and Equipment Sales - Revenue from technical services and equipment sales was 0.742 billion, down 35.5% year-on-year, but gross margin improved to 34%, an increase of 4 percentage points [2]. Urban Resource Services - Urban resource services generated 3.04 billion in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 13.1%, although gross margin decreased to 20%, down 1 percentage point due to intensified competition in hazardous waste markets [2]. Financial Performance - The company recognized an asset impairment loss of 0.259 billion in H1 2025, impacting overall performance but not cash flow [2]. - Financial expenses decreased by 0.37 billion due to debt structure optimization [2]. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - Capital expenditure for H1 2025 was 0.943 billion, a significant decrease of 40.0% from 1.57 billion in the same period last year [3]. - Free cash flow has turned positive since 2022, with expectations for continued improvement as capital expenditures decline [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - Projected net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is 1.66 billion, 1.70 billion, and 1.71 billion respectively, with expected dividends showing a growth of 3%-5% [3]. - The estimated dividend yield for the stock price as of August 28, 2025, is between 6.4%-6.6%, leading to a "buy" rating [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][4]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 10.459 billion RMB for 1H25, a year-on-year decrease of 7.5%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 0.897 billion RMB, down 20.1% year-on-year, primarily due to an unexpected impairment of 0.26 billion RMB [1][4]. - The interim dividend declared is 0.674 billion RMB, representing 80% of the net profit attributable to the parent company (excluding perpetual bond distributions), with a corresponding DPS of 7.35 HKD, reflecting a 5% increase from 1H24 [1][4]. - Capital expenditure decreased by 40% year-on-year to 0.94 billion RMB, while free cash flow significantly improved to 1.75 billion RMB [1][4]. Revenue and Profitability - The water treatment service revenue increased by 3% year-on-year to 4.52 billion RMB, with a gross margin improvement of 1 percentage point to 60% due to an increase in average water prices in China [2][3]. - The revenue from water governance construction services dropped by 57% year-on-year to 0.71 billion RMB, mainly due to the company's strategy of reducing investments in BOT projects [2][3]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - The company’s cash flow continues to show improvement, with an expected net inflow of operating cash flow of 1.94 billion RMB for 1H25, compared to approximately 0.25 billion RMB in 1H24 [3][4]. - The company’s light asset transformation strategy is expected to further reduce capital expenditures, with a projected decrease in future capital spending [3][4]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The report slightly adjusts the company's net profit forecasts for 2025-2027, estimating 1.52 billion RMB for 2025, reflecting a decrease of 1.3% from previous estimates [4][10]. - The target price is set at 3.15 HKD, based on a target PE of 18.9x for 2025, indicating a potential upside from the current market price [4][6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 10.46 billion HKD for H1 2025, a decrease of 7.5% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.897 billion HKD, down 20.0% year-on-year. The interim dividend per share is 0.0735 HKD, reflecting a 5.0% increase from 0.0700 HKD in the same period last year [2][4]. Summary by Sections Revenue Breakdown - The total revenue of 10.46 billion HKD consists of 86.1% from operational services, 6.8% from construction services, and 7.1% from technical consulting and equipment sales. The operational business's proportion increased by 10.8 percentage points year-on-year [7]. - Water treatment services generated 4.52 billion HKD in revenue, up 3.0% year-on-year, with a domestic gross margin of 60%, an increase of 1 percentage point. Water supply services achieved 1.45 billion HKD, a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, with a domestic gross margin of 41%, down 2 percentage points due to changes in customer structure [7]. - Construction services revenue fell to 0.712 billion HKD, a decline of 56.6% year-on-year, attributed to the company's light asset strategy and the completion of existing projects [7]. - Technical services and equipment sales generated 0.742 billion HKD, down 35.5% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 34%, up 4 percentage points [7]. - Urban resource services reported 3.04 billion HKD in revenue, a 13.1% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 20%, down 1 percentage point due to intensified competition and reduced demand from upstream industrial enterprises [7]. Financial Performance - The company recognized an asset impairment loss of 0.259 billion HKD in H1 2025, which negatively impacted performance but did not affect cash flow. Financial expenses were optimized, resulting in a reduction of 0.37 billion HKD [7]. - Capital expenditure significantly decreased to 0.943 billion HKD, down 40.0% from 1.57 billion HKD in the same period last year. Free cash flow has turned positive since 2022, with a favorable trend expected to continue as capital expenditures decline [7]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve net profits attributable to shareholders of 1.66 billion HKD, 1.70 billion HKD, and 1.71 billion HKD for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. Assuming a 3%-5% increase in dividends for 2025, the corresponding dividend yield for the stock price as of August 28, 2025, is estimated to be between 6.4%-6.6% [7].

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Group 1 - The stock price of Jinko Environment closed at 24.22 yuan on August 5, down by 0.72 yuan, representing a decline of 2.89% [1] - The trading volume on that day was 54,500 hands, with a transaction amount of 1.34 billion yuan, and a turnover rate of 4.43% [1] - The company is located in Beijing and specializes in the water treatment sector as a high-tech enterprise [1] Group 2 - Jinko Environment recently participated in the establishment of Jinko Smart Water (Wuhan) Technology Co., Ltd., which focuses on artificial intelligence software development, integrated circuit design, and intelligent robot research and development [1] - On August 5, the net outflow of main funds was 1.8997 million yuan, with a cumulative net outflow of 3.4557 million yuan over the past five days [1] - The current total market value of the company is 2.982 billion yuan, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 64.49 times [1]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 6.611 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 1.36%, with a net profit of 1.229 billion yuan, up 4.16% from the previous year [1] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a total profit of 379 million yuan, a 21.16% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 297 million yuan, up 19.08% [2] - The acquisition of 85% of Aolande Environment for 477 million yuan is expected to enhance the company's market position and operational capabilities [2][3] Financial Performance - For 2024, the company's main business revenue was 6.39 billion yuan, accounting for 96.66% of total revenue, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.141 billion yuan [1] - The total assets of the company reached 30.708 billion yuan by the end of 2024, reflecting a 5.42% year-on-year increase, while the asset-liability ratio was 68.88% [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported an operating income of 1.536 billion yuan, a 13.19% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 39.57% [2] Strategic Initiatives - The acquisition of Aolande Environment is seen as a significant step for the company to strengthen its position in the sanitation market, providing new growth opportunities and enhancing operational synergy [3] - The company plans to develop an integrated "big solid waste" industry ecosystem, focusing on waste disposal, heating, and medical waste projects [4] - Future business development will focus on expanding core businesses, developing growth areas, and optimizing existing business layouts [3][4] Market Expansion - The company aims to address fragmented water supply and drainage issues in Henan Province, with plans to integrate water supply and sewage projects [4] - The sanitation business has seen significant growth, with revenue and profits doubling over the past three years, and the acquisition of Aolande is expected to further increase market share [4] - The company is exploring new business avenues such as environmental equipment manufacturing and carbon trading, with a focus on innovative technologies and business models [5]

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Xiba (603200) is returning a land parcel originally acquired for 1.28 billion yuan to build an environmental technology industrial park, resulting in an estimated loss of 36.42 million yuan, which constitutes 85% of the company's projected net profit for 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Project Background - The land parcel, measuring 8,867 square meters, was acquired in May 2020 for 1.28 billion yuan with plans to invest 2.1 billion yuan over three years to complete the industrial park [1]. - The project aimed to enhance the company's talent attraction, technical research capabilities, information technology level, and service efficiency to improve core competitiveness [1]. Group 2: Reasons for Project Cancellation - The project faced significant delays due to public health events and unaddressed underground municipal pipeline issues, which adversely affected cash flow [2]. - Market research indicated that the office property market in the area was not performing well, prompting the company to seek to minimize losses and protect overall interests [2]. Group 3: Financial Impact - The return of the land use rights is expected to result in a direct loss of approximately 36.42 million yuan, which includes 29.43 million yuan in direct land costs and 6.99 million yuan in design, surveying, and construction expenses [2]. - This loss is substantial for the company, as it represents 85% of the projected net profit of 42.95 million yuan for 2024 [2]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The operational loss from this strategic adjustment is anticipated to pressure the company's performance in 2025, with a significant decline in net profit and revenue observed in the first quarter of 2025 [3]. - The company plans to focus on its core water treatment services while reducing involvement in engineering construction and exploring advanced materials in the renewable energy sector, although this segment has not yet generated stable revenue [3].