Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a market price of RMB 6.77 and a sector rating of "Outperform" [1] Core Views - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 shows significant growth, with operating revenue reaching RMB 10.775 billion, a year-on-year increase of 44.05%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 825 million, up 13.08%. The non-recurring net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 52.77% to RMB 835 million [3][8] - The growth is primarily driven by substantial increases in revenue from car carriers and heavy-lift vessels, indicating a positive outlook for future performance due to multi-vessel synergy and increasing capacity [3][5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 10.775 billion, a 44.05% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 825 million, reflecting a 13.08% growth. The non-recurring net profit reached RMB 835 million, marking a 52.77% increase [3][8] - The revenue from car carriers saw a remarkable increase of 439.87% to RMB 1.854 billion, with charter rates reaching USD 53,049.58 per day, up 67.29% [8] Revenue Projections - The report maintains previous profit forecasts, expecting net profits attributable to shareholders to be RMB 1.937 billion, RMB 2.361 billion, and RMB 2.670 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 26.6%, 21.9%, and 13.1% [5][7] Market Outlook - The special vessel segment is expected to maintain a favorable market condition, with strong demand for project cargo transport, particularly in wind power equipment, and stable supply chains for pulp carriers [8] - The report highlights that the Chinese automotive export market remains robust, with exports reaching 3.083 million vehicles in the first half of 2025, a 10.4% increase year-on-year, indicating sustained demand for car carriers [8]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook based on its growth potential and dividend yield [6][8]. Core Insights - The company is a global leader in specialized shipping, with a comprehensive fleet that supports significant revenue growth through fleet expansion and operational efficiency [7][10]. - The company is expected to see substantial increases in net profit from 1.88 billion RMB in 2025 to 2.28 billion RMB in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 23.06% and 14.78% [6][8]. - The report highlights the company's strategic focus on expanding its fleet, particularly in the automotive and pulp shipping sectors, which are projected to drive revenue growth [7][10]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The company's stock closed at 6.72 RMB, with a market capitalization of approximately 18.44 billion RMB and a circulating market value of about 14.43 billion RMB [4]. Financial Projections and Valuation - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 12,007 million RMB in 2023, increasing to 21,875 million RMB in 2025, representing a growth rate of 30.36% [6]. - The expected earnings per share (EPS) are projected to rise from 0.39 RMB in 2023 to 0.69 RMB in 2025 [6]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is forecasted to decrease from 17.33 in 2023 to 9.79 in 2025, indicating an attractive valuation [6]. Business Overview - The company operates a diverse fleet, including multi-purpose, heavy-lift, semi-submersible, automotive, and pulp vessels, with a total fleet size of 151 ships and a deadweight tonnage of 6.146 million [7][19]. - The company plans to add 65 new vessels between 2025 and 2026, significantly increasing its operational capacity [7][28]. Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 16.78 billion RMB, with significant contributions from multi-purpose vessels (3.615 billion RMB), heavy-lift vessels (2.231 billion RMB), and pulp vessels (4.408 billion RMB) [34]. - The automotive shipping segment is expected to grow substantially, with revenue projected to reach 1.404 billion RMB in 2024, a staggering increase of 1680% year-on-year [34]. Cost Structure and Profitability - The company's operating costs increased to 13.116 billion RMB in 2024, but the growth rate of costs was lower than that of revenue, ensuring a healthy profit margin [38]. - The gross profit from the shipping business reached 3.3 billion RMB in 2024, accounting for 90.17% of the total gross profit [40]. Dividend Policy - The company has maintained a stable dividend payout ratio of 50% since 2023, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders [46].