Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating for the company, with a target valuation range of HKD 12.90 to HKD 14.60, indicating a potential premium of 25% to 42% over the current stock price of HKD 10.30 [5][3]. Core Insights - The company is a leading gold mining enterprise in Henan Province, with a production scale of 7,000 tons of ore per day and an expected gold output of 5.2 tons in 2024, accounting for 1.37% of domestic gold production [1][14]. - The company has five major mining bases and a smelting processing plant, with a total gold reserve of approximately 131.81 tons (about 4.1 million ounces) as of the end of 2024 [1][46]. - The gold price is expected to remain strong due to a weakening dollar, increased central bank gold purchases, and geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment [1][35][31]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has established itself as a leading gold mining and smelting enterprise in Henan, with a focus on gold and its associated elements [14][23]. - It operates five mining bases and one smelting plant, with a daily ore processing capacity of 7,000 tons and a smelting capacity of 30 tons of gold annually [14][43]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of HKD 11.87 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%, with a net profit of HKD 698 million, reflecting a significant growth of 119.4% compared to 2023 [4][23]. - The net profit margin is projected to be 43.1% in 2024, up from 29.8% in 2023, driven by rising gold prices and operational improvements [2][4]. Mining and Resource Quality - The average gold resource grade is 5.56 grams per ton, which is higher than the global average of 5.3 grams per ton for the largest gold mines [2][46]. - The company plans to focus on exploration and expanding mining capacity, with an expected annual production growth rate of over 10% for the next five years [2][3]. Market Dynamics - Central banks have significantly increased their gold purchases, with global central bank gold buying exceeding 1,000 tons for three consecutive years, indicating strong demand for gold as a strategic asset [35][37]. - The geopolitical landscape, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in the Middle East, is likely to continue influencing gold prices positively [38][41].

Group 1 - The stock price of Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) closed at HKD 12.400 on June 6, marking a 2.65% increase from the previous trading day, with an intraday high of HKD 12.560, reaching a nearly one-year high [1] - On the same day, the net capital inflow was HKD 2.2133 million, with a total of HKD 67.86934 million flowing in and HKD 65.65606 million flowing out [1] Group 2 - Lingbao Gold Group Co., Ltd. was established in September 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in January 2006, with Shenzhen Jieshi Weiye Holdings Co., Ltd. as the controlling shareholder [2] - The company specializes in the exploration, mining, smelting, refining, and online trading of gold and its associated elements, producing gold bars, silver bars, electrolytic copper, and sulfuric acid [2] - Lingbao Gold operates five major mining production bases and one smelting processing enterprise, with a production capacity of 7,000 tons of ore per day, 1,000 tons of gold concentrate per day, and an annual output of 30 tons of gold, 30 tons of silver, 15,000 tons of electrolytic copper, and 100,000 tons of industrial sulfuric acid [2] - The company aims to achieve over HKD 10 billion in annual sales revenue and over HKD 400 million in taxes and profits, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability through innovation and talent [2]