Core Viewpoint - New City Holdings reported a steady performance in its third-quarter results, maintaining positive profitability and cash flow, while emphasizing credit management and commercial operations as key growth drivers [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, New City Holdings achieved operating revenue of 34.371 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.974 billion yuan, continuing to show positive profitability [1]. - As of the end of the third quarter, the company reported a net operating cash flow of 1.026 billion yuan, maintaining a positive inflow for several consecutive years [1]. - The total revenue from commercial operations from January to September was approximately 10.511 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.82%, with third-quarter revenue of 3.57 billion yuan, up 9% year-on-year [1]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to optimize its financing structure and reduce financing costs, leveraging policy support to ensure full repayment of due amounts in the public market [1]. - Future strategies include deepening operational efficiency, innovating management practices, and adhering to the "Five-Sided Management Concept" to create asset returns for owners, provide platforms for merchants, and enhance customer experiences [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Insights - The company's self-owned business contribution has improved, leading to an increase in gross profit margin, and a revaluation of the company's worth is expected. Amid a backdrop of accelerating industry downturn, expectations for policy negotiations are gradually rising. The peak debt repayment period for the company has passed, and its financing capabilities continue to recover, which is likely to enhance market risk appetite. The ample land reserves on hand still provide certain guarantees for sales, and the steady growth of self-owned business has become an important source of profit and financing for the company, indicating a potential revaluation of its value [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 34.37 billion yuan (down 33.3%) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 970 million yuan (down 33.0%). The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 1.01 billion yuan (down 31.8%) [6]. Business Operations - The revenue contribution from self-owned business has increased, raising the gross profit margin, while the decrease in development completion scale has suppressed revenue performance. The company completed an area of 3.5 million square meters (down 59.8%), leading to a year-on-year revenue decline of 33.3% to 34.37 billion yuan. The gross profit margin is expected to remain under pressure, but the expansion of high-profit property leasing and management business has effectively countered this [13]. Sales and Market Conditions - Sales remain under pressure, with the company achieving sales of 15.1 billion yuan (down 52.7%) and an area of 1.96 million square meters (down 54.6%) in the first three quarters of 2025. The average price was 7,700 yuan per square meter (up 4.1%). The supply quality and quantity are under pressure, and the overall sales performance is still constrained [13]. Self-Owned Business Growth - The self-owned business has shown steady growth, with the number of operational and managed shopping malls reaching 176, and the total leasable area of self-owned properties at 9.7 million square meters (up 4.6%). The average occupancy rate is 97.7% (up 0.1 percentage points). The total revenue from commercial operations for the first three quarters of 2025 was 10.51 billion yuan (up 10.8%), achieving 75.1% of the annual target [13]. Future Outlook - The company expects a continued upward trend in gross profit margin due to the sustained growth in high-profit commercial operations. The estimated net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 are projected to be 810 million, 1.13 billion, and 1.31 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 39.4, 28.3, and 24.4 times [13].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate sector, indicating an expectation of better performance compared to the overall market [5]. Core Insights - In October 2025, the sales of real estate companies saw a significant decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 42% and a cumulative decrease of 20% for the year [5]. - The report highlights that the sales amount for 50 real estate companies in October 2025 was 196.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 41.5% [5]. - The report emphasizes the need for further supportive policies to stabilize the market, as the current situation remains weak despite previous policy interventions [5]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In October 2025, the top three companies by sales were Poly Developments (21 billion yuan, YOY -50%), China Overseas (18.6 billion yuan, YOY -55%), and China Merchants Shekou (15.4 billion yuan, YOY -31%) [5]. - The cumulative sales from January to October 2025 for Poly Developments reached 222.7 billion yuan (YOY +22%), China Overseas at 189.1 billion yuan (YOY +21%), and China Resources at 169.6 billion yuan (YOY +17%) [5]. Policy Implications - The report notes that the government has been urged to implement stronger measures to stabilize the real estate market, with recent policies including the relaxation of purchase restrictions in major cities [5]. - The report suggests that the "good housing" policy could lead to a breakthrough in the market, promoting a recovery in core cities and shifting the operational model of real estate companies from finance to manufacturing [5]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include: 1. Good housing companies: Jianfa International, Binjiang Group, China Resources Land, Greentown China, China Jinmao, Jianfa Holdings [5]. 2. Commercial real estate companies: New City Holdings, Yuexiu Property, China Merchants Shekou, Longfor Group, China Overseas Development, Poly Development, Huafa [5]. 3. Second-hand housing intermediaries: Beike-W, I Love My Home [5]. 4. Property management: Greentown Services, China Resources Vientiane, China Merchants Jiyu, Poly Property, China Overseas Property [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors, highlighting optimism for the "Good House" policy and the revaluation of shopping center values [3][24][28]. Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes promoting high-quality development in real estate, aiming to establish a new development model and improve the basic systems for property development, financing, and sales [3][24]. - Recent data shows a 9.8% week-on-week increase in new home transactions across 34 key cities, with a total of 2.835 million square meters sold [3][4]. - The report identifies a significant decline in year-on-year sales, with October's total transactions down 26.8% compared to the same month last year [6][7]. - The report notes that the average monthly inventory turnover for residential properties in 15 cities is 23.8 months, indicating a slight decrease [20][22]. Industry Data Summary New Home Transactions - New home sales in 34 cities reached 2.835 million square meters last week, a 9.8% increase from the previous week [3][4]. - Year-on-year, October's new home sales totaled 9.261 million square meters, reflecting a 26.8% decline compared to October of the previous year [6][7]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - Second-hand home sales in 13 cities totaled 1.152 million square meters last week, a 1.1% decrease from the previous week [12]. - Cumulatively, second-hand home sales in October were down 22.2% year-on-year [12][13]. Inventory Levels - The total available residential inventory in 15 cities was 89.296 million square meters, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.5% [20][21]. - The sales-to-new inventory ratio was 1.59, indicating a healthy turnover rate [20]. Policy and News Tracking - The report highlights the issuance of the "Urban Commercial Quality Improvement Action Plan" by the Ministry of Commerce and other departments, which supports the issuance of REITs for commercial real estate [24][25]. - The People's Bank of China announced a credit relief policy aimed at assisting the housing market [27]. - Local governments are implementing various housing subsidies, such as a maximum of 15,000 yuan in Yunnan and a combination of housing and consumption vouchers in Hangzhou [27][28]. Company Performance Overview - Several real estate companies reported their Q3 2025 results, with notable declines in net profits for many firms, such as New Town Holdings (9.7 billion yuan, -33.1%) and China Overseas Development (25 billion yuan, -4.0%) [28][30]. - The report mentions the successful listing of a commercial REIT by China Overseas Development, with underlying assets from a shopping center in Foshan [28][30].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors [4][27]. Core Views - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes promoting high-quality development in real estate, aiming to establish a new development model and integrate real estate into the social security system [4][27]. - The report highlights a rebound in new home sales, with a week-on-week increase of 9.9% in 34 key cities, while second-hand home sales saw a slight decline [4][5]. - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in the "Good House" policy and the revaluation of commercial real estate [4][27]. Industry Data Summary New Home Sales - New home sales in 34 key cities totaled 2.835 million square meters, up 9.9% week-on-week, with first and second-tier cities increasing by 12.5% [4][5]. - Year-on-year, new home sales in October decreased by 26.8%, with first and second-tier cities down 25.4% and third and fourth-tier cities down 41.2% [4][7]. Second-Hand Home Sales - Second-hand home sales in 13 key cities totaled 1.152 million square meters, down 1.1% week-on-week, and down 22.2% year-on-year for October [4][13]. Inventory and Supply - In 15 key cities, 770,000 square meters were launched for sale, with a sales-to-launch ratio of 1.59, indicating a healthy demand [4][22]. - The total available residential area in these cities was 89.296 million square meters, down 0.5% week-on-week [4][22]. Policy and News Tracking - The report notes that the Ministry of Commerce and other departments support the issuance of REITs for commercial real estate, providing long-term financing support [4][27]. - Various local governments have introduced measures to stimulate housing demand, including purchase subsidies and adjustments to rental withdrawal ratios [4][30]. Company Performance - Several real estate companies reported weaker performance in Q3 2025, with notable declines in net profits for companies like New Town Holdings and China Overseas Development [4][33]. - The report highlights the successful listing of China Overseas Development's commercial REIT, which raised 1.58 billion yuan [4][33].

Core Viewpoint - The company's performance is under pressure due to a decline in real estate project deliveries, resulting in a significant drop in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025 [2]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 34.37 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year decrease of 33.3% [1][2]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 970 million yuan, also down 33% year-on-year [1][2]. - The gross profit margin improved to 25.6%, an increase of 5.4 percentage points compared to the previous year [2]. Business Operations - The total revenue from commercial operations reached 10.51 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.8% [2]. - The contract sales amount was 15.05 billion yuan, showing a significant decline of 52.7% year-on-year, with an average selling price of 7,682 yuan per square meter, up 4.1% year-on-year [2]. - The company repaid 1 billion yuan of bonds in the domestic and overseas public markets during the third quarter, with total interest-bearing liabilities of joint ventures amounting to 2.51 billion yuan at the end of the third quarter [2]. Investment Outlook - The company maintains its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025-2027 at 0.34 yuan, 0.35 yuan, and 0.40 yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 42x, 41x, and 35.7x [2]. - The orderly repayment of existing debt and the continued expansion and good operation of commercial real estate are expected to support future development through a "commercial operation + real estate development" dual-drive strategy, maintaining a "recommended" rating [2].

Core Insights - The performance of A-share listed real estate companies in the first three quarters of 2025 shows a significant decline, with 41 out of 77 companies reporting net losses totaling -872.16 billion yuan [2][3][5] - The ongoing losses in the real estate sector since 2022 are attributed to low-profit project settlements and impairment provisions during market adjustments, although there is potential for recovery if the housing market gradually improves [2][9] Financial Performance Overview - A total of 77 A-share listed real estate companies disclosed their Q3 reports, with a combined revenue of 973.3 billion yuan [2][3] - 41 companies reported net losses, accounting for over 50% of the total, with the overall net loss for the sector reaching -674.89 billion yuan [5][9] Major Losses - Vanke reported a net loss of 28.02 billion yuan in the first three quarters, with a revenue of 161.39 billion yuan, primarily due to declining settlement scales and low gross margins [3][4] - *ST Jinke experienced a significant loss of 10.78 billion yuan, with total revenue dropping by 73.57% to 5.699 billion yuan [3][4] - Huaxia Happiness reported a net loss of 9.829 billion yuan, with revenue down 72.09% to 3.882 billion yuan [4] Other Notable Losses - Greenland Holdings and Xinda Real Estate reported losses exceeding 5 billion yuan, with Greenland's revenue down 20.16% to 127.697 billion yuan [4][5] - Jin Di Group and Huashang City A reported losses around 4 billion yuan, with Jin Di's revenue down 41.48% to 23.994 billion yuan [5] Companies with Positive Performance - Only 36 companies reported positive net profits, with notable performers including China Communications Real Estate, which achieved a net profit of 4.827 billion yuan after restructuring [6][8] - Other profitable companies include China Merchants Shekou, Nanjing High-Tech, and Binjiang Group, with net profits of 2.497 billion yuan, 2.438 billion yuan, and 2.395 billion yuan respectively [8] Market Outlook - The real estate sector has faced continuous losses since 2022, with challenges including low-profit project settlements and increased interest expenses [9] - Despite the ongoing difficulties, there are signs of potential recovery in core cities, with companies focusing on higher-margin projects to improve their financial performance [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the company with a target price of 19 yuan for 2026 [2][8]. Core Views - The company experienced a decline in residential sales, with total revenue for the first nine months of 2025 at 34.37 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 33.34%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.974 billion yuan, down 33.05% [2][8]. - The commercial operation revenue showed steady growth, with a total income of approximately 10.511 billion yuan for the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.82% [8]. - The company has diversified its financing channels, with interest-bearing debt of approximately 52.3 billion yuan as of mid-2025, and a net debt ratio of 53.4% [8]. Financial Summary - Total revenue projections for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 88.999 billion yuan, 63.948 billion yuan, 57.387 billion yuan, and 54.139 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of -25.3%, -28.1%, -10.3%, and -5.7% [4][9]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 0.752 billion yuan in 2024A, decreasing to 0.637 billion yuan in 2025E, then increasing to 0.831 billion yuan in 2026E, and 0.952 billion yuan in 2027E, with growth rates of 2.1%, -15.4%, 30.5%, and 14.5% respectively [4][9]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 0.33 yuan in 2024A, 0.28 yuan in 2025E, 0.37 yuan in 2026E, and 0.42 yuan in 2027E [4][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6] Core Insights - The company is experiencing rapid growth in mall rental income, which is alleviating debt repayment pressure. The strategy of combining residential and commercial real estate is expected to drive long-term quality growth [6] - The company's financial performance shows a significant decline in revenue and profit, but the gross margin and recurring income are improving, indicating a potential for stable operations [6][8] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Total revenue for 2024 is projected at 88,999 million yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 25.3%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 752 million yuan, reflecting a slight increase of 2.1% [5] - For 2025, total revenue is estimated at 59,785 million yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 32.8%. The net profit is projected to be 945 million yuan, showing a recovery with a growth rate of 25.6% [5] - The gross margin is expected to improve from 19.8% in 2024 to 34.7% by 2027, indicating better cost management and profitability [5] Operational Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a total revenue of 344 billion yuan, down 33.3% year-on-year, with a net profit of 9.7 billion yuan, also down 33.0% [6] - The company’s mall rental income reached 105 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, up 11% year-on-year, with a target of 140 billion yuan for the full year [6] - The occupancy rate of malls is reported at 97.8%, showing a slight increase compared to the previous year [6] Debt and Financial Health - The company has seen a reduction in interest-bearing debt, with a total of 531 billion yuan, down 7.3% year-on-year. The debt repayment pressure is expected to decrease further in the coming years [6] - As of the end of Q3 2025, the company is classified in the yellow zone of the "three red lines" policy, indicating a manageable level of financial risk [6] Market Position and Strategy - The company is focusing on enhancing its commercial real estate portfolio to capture the growing consumer market, with a strategic emphasis on quality growth through effective management [6] - The increasing contribution of mall income and gross profit is expected to support the company's stable operations moving forward [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expectation of stock price appreciation exceeding 15% over the next six months [4][6]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 34.37 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 33.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 970 million yuan, also down 33.1% year-on-year [1][2]. - The decline in revenue and profit is primarily attributed to a decrease in the scale of development project turnover, while the sales price per square meter has shown a recovery, indicating a potential stabilization in the market [2]. - The company has successfully reduced its accounts payable pressure, with construction payables decreasing from 45.27 billion yuan at the beginning of the year to 38.39 billion yuan by Q3 2025 [2]. - The operational performance of the company's commercial properties, particularly the Wuyue Plaza, has shown a double-digit growth in rental income, reaching 9.81 billion yuan, up 10.8% year-on-year [2]. Financial Summary - The company is expected to benefit from government initiatives aimed at boosting consumption, stable profits from commercial real estate, and a gradual reduction in losses from residential development [4]. - The projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 63.21 billion yuan, 54.63 billion yuan, and 51.30 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to be 925 million yuan, 1.13 billion yuan, and 1.49 billion yuan [4]. - The company’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for the next three years are projected to be 34.54x, 28.33x, and 21.53x, indicating a potential for valuation recovery [4]. Liquidity and Debt Management - The company has effectively eliminated liquidity risks, having issued two domestic notes and two USD bonds within the year, demonstrating a strong financing capability [3]. - The peak debt repayment period has passed, with only a small amount of debt maturing in late 2025, which further alleviates financial pressure [3].