Core Viewpoint - CNOOC Services' stock price has experienced fluctuations, with a current decline of 2.01% and a year-to-date decrease of 2.46%, despite a recent 20-day increase of 5.93% [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, CNOOC Services reported a revenue of 34.854 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.54%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.209 billion, which is a significant increase of 31.28% [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for CNOOC Services decreased by 6.08% to 64,000, with an average of 0 circulating shares per person [2] - The company has distributed a total of 15.492 billion in dividends since its A-share listing, with 2.866 billion distributed over the last three years [3] Major Shareholders - The top circulating shareholder is China Securities Finance Corporation, holding 138 million shares, unchanged from the previous period [3] - Other notable shareholders include招商优质成长混合(LOF) and华泰柏瑞沪深300ETF, with changes in their holdings compared to the previous period [3]

Summary of the Conference Call for CNOOC Services Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the performance and outlook of the offshore oil services industry, particularly focusing on CNOOC Services. Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of RMB 34.854 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 3.209 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 31.3% [3] Segment Performance - **Drilling Segment**: - Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency through lean management and resource optimization, with calendar day utilization increasing by over double digits year-on-year [2][3] - Revenue saw a substantial increase, indicating enhanced market competitiveness [2] - **Technology Segment**: - Expanded its technical system towards demand and application ends, with a year-on-year increase in operational volume across major business lines [2][3] - **Vessel Segment**: - Consolidated domestic market share with a total of 9,427 additional operating days year-on-year, showing a revenue growth rate close to 10% [2][3] - **Tungsten Carbon Segment**: - Focused on high-return businesses and optimized capacity layout, achieving year-on-year growth in both revenue and profit [2][3] Market Conditions - The domestic drilling platform workload is fully utilized with no idle capacity, and a stable supply-demand balance is expected to continue in the coming years, providing a solid market demand and profit outlook [2][9] - In the overseas market, the day rate for semi-submersible platforms in the North Sea exceeds USD 300,000 per day, with contracts extending to 2030, contributing significantly to revenue and profit [2][10] Debt Management - The company effectively reduced interest expenses by repaying maturing USD debts, which lowers financial risk and creates favorable conditions for future profit growth [2][16] Future Contracts and Pricing - The framework agreement for the next three years is still in progress and is expected to be approved in December, focusing on work processes and service content rather than specific workload and pricing [4] - The pricing is anticipated to remain relatively stable in 2026 compared to 2025 [4] New Contracts and Market Trends - New contracts for drilling platforms are primarily concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with no particularly satisfactory long-cycle, high-yield contracts signed this year [8] - The oilfield technology service segment saw an increase in new orders, especially in the Middle East, Iraq, and North America, with a notable rise in contract volume despite smaller amounts [14][15] Technological Advancements - The company is advancing in smart and digital applications, including intelligent drilling platforms and smart oilfield construction, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness [17] Taxation Issues - The company is actively engaging with local tax authorities in Mexico to mitigate tax risks and improve internal management to lower overseas tax liabilities [18] Additional Important Information - The company’s "15th Five-Year Plan" aims for leapfrog development with clear annual targets to continuously explore potential and achieve higher operational goals [12] - The oilfield technology service segment's overall revenue and profit remained stable with slight declines due to changes in business calculation models [13]

Core Viewpoint - CNOOC Services, established in 2001 and listed in 2007, is one of the largest integrated oilfield service providers globally, covering all stages of oil and gas exploration, development, and production, with a rare full industry chain service capability [1] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, CNOOC Services achieved a revenue of 34.854 billion yuan, ranking 2nd in the industry, surpassing the industry average of 16.033 billion yuan and the median of 1.866 billion yuan; the top competitor, Sinopec Oilfield Services, reported a revenue of 55.163 billion yuan [2] - The net profit for the same period was 3.391 billion yuan, ranking 1st in the industry, exceeding the industry average of 0.933 billion yuan and the median of 0.252 billion yuan; the second-ranked competitor, CNOOC Development, reported a net profit of 2.925 billion yuan [2] Financial Ratios - As of Q3 2025, the debt-to-asset ratio for CNOOC Services was 44.26%, lower than the previous year's 46.83% and below the industry average of 60.32%, indicating strong solvency [3] - The gross profit margin for the same period was 18.20%, up from 17.24% year-on-year and above the industry average of 17.03%, reflecting strong profitability [3] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2014, the number of A-share shareholders increased by 0.49% to 98,600, with an average holding of 30,000 circulating A-shares, up by 1.23% [5] - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders included China Securities Finance Corporation with 138 million shares, unchanged, and other notable shareholders with varying changes in holdings [5] Business Highlights - The drilling segment remains robust, with increased operational volume and utilization rates expected to continue rising [6] - The oilfield technical services segment has shown consistent growth, becoming a core business that is likely to drive stable development [6] - The shipping segment has seen significant improvement, while the geophysical exploration business is undergoing adjustments, with future performance expected to improve [6] - CNOOC's capital expenditure remains high, which may lead to more development opportunities due to increased global oil and gas production [6]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][22][26] Core Views - The company has significantly increased its net profit in Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 46.24% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 15.69%. The revenue for Q3 2025 was 11.533 billion yuan, while the net profit reached 1.246 billion yuan [1][8] - The increase in revenue and gross profit is primarily attributed to the higher utilization rates of large equipment and the orderly operation of high-day-rate projects for overseas semi-submersible drilling platforms [1][8] - The company is focusing on optimizing its business structure, with expectations for gradual improvements in gross margins. The profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been raised to 4.098 billion, 4.274 billion, and 4.560 billion yuan respectively [3][22] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 34.854 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.54%, and a net profit of 3.209 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 32.09% [1][8] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 19.53%, up by 1.46 percentage points year-on-year, and the net margin was 10.80%, up by 3.15 percentage points year-on-year [1][8] Drilling Platform Utilization - The utilization rate of drilling platforms remains high, with a total of 14,784 operational days in the first three quarters, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.3%. The self-elevating drilling platforms operated for 11,624 days, up by 9.7% year-on-year, while semi-submersible platforms operated for 3,160 days, up by 22.9% year-on-year [11][17] - The calendar day utilization rate for drilling platforms was 90.3%, an increase of 11.6 percentage points year-on-year [11] Oilfield Technology Services - The oilfield technology services segment has maintained growth in workload, with significant increases in ship service operations, totaling 62,589 operational days, a year-on-year increase of 17.7% [2][17] - The engineering survey segment is focusing on high-return businesses, with a notable increase in underwater operations, which saw a year-on-year growth of 131.3% [18]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company's performance in the first three quarters of 2025 met expectations, with total revenue of 34.854 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.209 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 31.3% [6] - The offshore oil service industry remains at a high level of prosperity, with the company's drilling platform operating days reaching 14,784 days, a year-on-year increase of 12.3% [6] - The company is focusing on enhancing its core technology system driven by fundamental research, which is expected to lead to stable growth in its oilfield technical services segment [6] - The company's capital expenditure remains high, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) planning capital expenditures of 125 to 135 billion yuan for 2025, providing a solid order guarantee for the company [6] - The profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised to 3.98 billion yuan and 4.7 billion yuan respectively, maintaining the 2027 profit forecast at 5.36 billion yuan, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 17X, 15X, and 13X [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is estimated at 51.233 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 6.1% [5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is projected to be 3.98 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 26.9% [5] - The earnings per share for 2025 is expected to be 0.83 yuan [5] - The gross profit margin for 2025 is estimated at 17.2% [5] - The return on equity (ROE) for 2025 is projected to be 8.5% [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][22]. Core Views - The company has significantly increased its net profit in Q3 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 46.24% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 15.69%. The revenue for Q3 2025 was 11.53 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 19.53% [1][8]. - The drilling platform utilization rate remains high, contributing to revenue and profit growth, particularly from high-day-rate projects in the North Sea [1][11]. - The oilfield technology service segment has seen a steady increase in workload, with a notable 17.7% increase in ship service operations [2][17]. - The company is focusing on high-return businesses in the engineering survey segment, optimizing capacity allocation [2][18]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 34.854 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.54%, and a net profit of 3.209 billion yuan, also up by 32.09% [1][8]. - The revenue for Q3 2025 was 11.533 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 19.53% and a net margin of 10.80% [1][8]. Drilling Operations - The total operating days for drilling platforms in the first three quarters reached 14,784 days, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%. The utilization rate for self-elevating platforms was 92.6% [11][1]. - The North Sea semi-submersible drilling platform projects have effectively boosted revenue and profit [1][11]. Oilfield Technology Services - The oilfield technology service segment has maintained growth in workload, with significant increases in ship service operations, totaling 62,589 days, up 17.7% year-on-year [2][17]. - The company is enhancing its service offerings to meet diverse customer needs [2][17]. Engineering Survey - The company is focusing on high-return projects, with a significant increase in underwater operations, which grew by 131.3% year-on-year, while 2D and 3D survey operations saw declines [2][18]. Profit Forecast - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted upwards, with expected net profits of 4.098 billion yuan, 4.274 billion yuan, and 4.560 billion yuan respectively [3][22]. - The earnings per share are projected to be 0.86 yuan, 0.90 yuan, and 0.96 yuan for the same period [3][22].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company for the first time [5]. Core Views - The company is a leading integrated oilfield service provider globally, with services spanning the entire offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production process [14]. - The company is expected to benefit from the rising demand for offshore oil and gas development in China, supported by the capital expenditure plans of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) [2][43]. - The drilling service segment is experiencing an upward cycle, with high platform utilization rates and potential for daily rates to increase [2][21]. - The oilfield technology service segment is characterized by lower cyclicality and is expected to see steady revenue growth due to technological advancements [3][27]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates in four main business segments: drilling services, oilfield technical services, marine services, and geophysical exploration services [14]. - It holds a dominant position in the nearshore drilling market in China and has extensive experience in offshore oilfield services [14][21]. Market Outlook - Oil prices are expected to stabilize in the range of $60-65 per barrel, with OPEC+ maintaining a strong interest in supporting oil prices [2][43]. - The transition from land to offshore oil and gas exploration is driven by limited land resources and rising extraction costs [2]. Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from 44,109 million yuan in 2023 to 62,957 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10.5% [4]. - Net profit is expected to increase from 3,013 million yuan in 2023 to 4,556 million yuan in 2027, with a CAGR of about 14.7% [4]. - The estimated price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for 2025 is projected to be between 18.6 and 20.0 times [3][4]. Valuation - The reasonable valuation range for the company's stock is estimated to be between 13.62 and 14.60 yuan, indicating a potential upside of 0% to 4.06% compared to the current stock price of 14.03 yuan [5][3]. - The company is expected to maintain a healthy return on equity (ROE) of around 7.6% in 2025, increasing to 8.9% by 2027 [4].

Company Overview - CNOOC Services Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in oil and gas exploration, development, and production, with key business segments including drilling services (27.34% of revenue), oilfield technical services (57.26%), marine services (9.87%), and geophysical exploration services (5.53%) [1] - The company was established on December 25, 2001, and was listed on September 28, 2007 [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, CNOOC Services reported a revenue of 23.32 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.51%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.964 billion yuan, which is a 23.33% increase year-on-year [2] - CNOOC Services has distributed a total of 15.492 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 2.866 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Stock Performance - As of August 28, CNOOC Services' stock price increased by 2.05% to 14.47 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 69.045 billion yuan [1] - Year-to-date, the stock has decreased by 3.66%, but has seen a 3.95% increase over the past 20 days and an 8.97% increase over the past 60 days [1] Shareholder Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased by 4.90% to 68,200, with an average of 0 circulating shares per person [2] - Major shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, which holds 12.1671 million shares, and several ETFs, with notable changes in holdings among the top ten shareholders [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company's performance in H1 2025 met expectations, with total revenue of 23.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.964 billion yuan, up 23.3% year-on-year [7] - The drilling segment showed significant improvement, with operating days for drilling platforms reaching 9,906 days, a 10.5% increase year-on-year, and a utilization rate of 93.4% [7] - The oilfield technology service segment experienced a decline in performance but maintained a high gross margin of 24% [7] - The shipbuilding segment saw a notable increase in market share, with operating days up 27.6% year-on-year [7] - The company plans to maintain high capital expenditures, with a forecast of 125 to 135 billion yuan for 2025, which is expected to provide more development opportunities [7] - The profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are set at 3.711 billion, 4.460 billion, and 5.394 billion yuan, corresponding to PE ratios of 18X, 15X, and 13X respectively [7] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Total revenue is projected to reach 51.882 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 7.4% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 3.711 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting an 18.3% year-on-year increase [6] - The gross margin is forecasted to be 16.4% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 7.9% [6]

Core Viewpoint - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Services, the largest offshore drilling contractor in China, has demonstrated steady growth in its operating performance, with significant increases in both revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 23.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.51%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.964 billion yuan, up 23.33% year-on-year [1]. - The company has experienced four consecutive increases in mid-year revenue and net profit since mid-2022, with revenues of 15.213 billion yuan, 18.874 billion yuan, and 22.529 billion yuan from mid-2022 to mid-2024, reflecting growth rates of 19.45%, 24.07%, and 19.37% respectively [1]. - The net profits for the same period were 1.103 billion yuan, 1.339 billion yuan, and 1.592 billion yuan, with growth rates of 37.57%, 21.12%, and 18.92% respectively [1]. Group 2: Business Segments - The drilling services segment generated revenue of 7.238 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.8% [2]. - The oilfield technical services segment reported revenue of 12.378 billion yuan, a decline of 3.5% year-on-year [2]. - The marine services segment achieved revenue of 2.608 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 19.8% year-on-year [2]. - The company maintained stable revenue of 1.095 billion yuan from geophysical data acquisition and engineering survey services [2]. Group 3: Market Position and Shareholder Confidence - CNOOC Services is recognized as one of the largest integrated oilfield service providers globally, with a complete service chain and strong offshore oil service equipment capabilities [2]. - The proportion of revenue from international markets has been gradually increasing, with 21.47% and 22.53% of revenue coming from international markets in 2023 and 2024 respectively, and 5.518 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, up 23.66% year-on-year [2]. - The major shareholder, China National Offshore Oil Group, has expressed confidence in the company's future, planning to increase its stake by 300 million to 500 million yuan, having already acquired 16.08 million shares, raising its holding to 50.86% [3].