Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Bank has maintained stable revenue and profit growth over 25 years, with a remarkable increase of over 30% in non-interest income [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Revenue and profit growth has been stable over 25 years [1] - Non-interest income has shown a significant increase of over 30% [1] - Steady growth in deposits and loans, with a high proportion of new deposits being demand deposits [1] Group 2: Cost and Asset Quality - Liability costs are expected to decline, supporting a gradual stabilization of interest margins [1] - Non-performing loans remain low and stable, with continued emphasis on cost control [1] Group 3: Strategic Focus - The company has consistently implemented a strategy of "large banks cannot do well, small banks cannot do" [1] - Market-oriented operations are a key feature, with a focus on high-quality operational areas [1] - Credit scale growth is higher than the industry average, and asset quality remains stable [1] Group 4: Service Development - Recently, the company has actively provided comprehensive services to corporate clients [1] - There is a strengthened focus on developing wealth management in the retail sector, marking a new phase in banking operations [1] Group 5: Investment Recommendation - The report maintains a "recommended" rating and suggests active monitoring of the company [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Ningbo Bank [5] Core Views - Ningbo Bank's revenue and net profit for 2025 reached 71.97 billion and 29.33 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth of 8.0% and 8.1% [1][2] - The bank's annualized weighted average ROE was 13.11%, a decrease of 0.48 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a provision coverage ratio of 373.2%, down 2.8 percentage points from the previous quarter [1][3] Revenue and Profit Growth - Revenue and net profit growth rates slightly declined compared to the previous quarters, with net interest income increasing by 10.8% year-on-year, while non-interest income saw a significant increase of 30.7% [2] - Core revenue, which includes net interest income and non-interest income, grew by 12.5% year-on-year [2] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets increased by 16.1% year-on-year, with loans growing by 17.4% [3] - The bank's deposit growth was 10.3% year-on-year, with a focus on optimizing the deposit structure [3] Future Profitability Projections - The projected net profit growth rates for Ningbo Bank from 2025 to 2027 are 8.1%, 9.8%, and 9.9% respectively, with corresponding BVPS of 33.7, 37.5, and 41.6 yuan per share [4]

Investment Rating - The report provides a "Buy" rating for all major banks analyzed, indicating a positive outlook for the banking sector [7]. Core Insights - The digital renminbi has entered its 2.0 era, transitioning from a central bank liability (M0) to a commercial bank liability (M1), allowing it to earn interest and be included in deposit insurance and reserve requirements [6][14]. - This transformation positions China as the first economy to offer interest on its central bank digital currency (CBDC), fundamentally altering its monetary attributes and creating a new financial paradigm in the digital economy [27]. - The digital renminbi's interest-bearing feature enhances user motivation to hold it, shifting its perception from a mere payment tool to a viable store of value, thus promoting its integration into everyday financial activities [27][28]. Summary by Sections 1. Digital Renminbi 2.0 Era - The digital renminbi (e-CNY) is now classified as a digital deposit currency, which can earn interest and is managed under a new regulatory framework [14]. - Major state-owned banks have begun offering interest on digital renminbi wallet balances, marking a significant shift in its utility and appeal [14][27]. 2. Development Progress and Application Status - The development of the digital renminbi began in 2014, with significant milestones including pilot tests in various cities and the establishment of a comprehensive operational framework by 2025 [32][33]. - As of November 2025, the digital renminbi has processed 34.8 billion transactions amounting to 16.7 trillion yuan, with extensive coverage across multiple provinces and cities [37]. 3. Global CBDC Development Trends - The report identifies three main trends in global CBDC development: active retail CBDC initiatives, innovation in payment systems, and cautious approaches in some countries like the U.S. [6]. - China's proactive stance in developing its CBDC positions it favorably in the global digital economy landscape, particularly in cross-border trade applications [30].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Ningbo Bank [5] Core Views - Ningbo Bank's revenue and net profit for 2025 reached 71.97 billion and 29.33 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth of 8.0% and 8.1% [1][2] - The bank's annualized weighted average ROE was 13.11%, a decrease of 0.48 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a provision coverage ratio of 373.2%, down 2.8 percentage points from the previous quarter [1][3] Revenue and Profit Analysis - Revenue growth slightly declined compared to previous quarters, with net interest income increasing by 10.8% year-on-year, while non-interest income saw a significant rise of 30.7% [2] - Core revenue, which includes net interest income and non-interest income, grew by 12.5% year-on-year [2] - Other non-interest income decreased by 9% year-on-year, primarily due to adjustments in the bond market [2] Credit and Deposit Growth - Total assets increased by 16.1% year-on-year, with loans growing by 17.4%, indicating strong credit growth [3] - Deposits rose by 10.3% year-on-year, with a notable increase in demand deposits [3] - The bank actively optimized its deposit structure, resulting in a decrease in the interest rate on deposits by 44 basis points year-on-year [3] Asset Quality and Provisioning - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a provision coverage ratio of 373.2%, indicating sufficient provisioning levels [3] - The decline in the provision coverage ratio was primarily due to increased risk in the retail sector and proactive write-offs [3] Future Profitability Forecast - The report projects net profit growth rates of 8.1%, 9.8%, and 9.9% for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding BVPS of 33.7, 37.5, and 41.6 yuan per share [4] - The closing price on January 20, 2026, corresponds to a PB valuation of 0.76 [4]

批准成立日期：2015年07月03日 营业地址：宁波市北仑区小港街道渡口南路628-632号（双号） 2026年1月21日，宁波银行发布公告称，经国家金融监督管理总局宁波监管局审核通过，宁波银行股份 有限公司北仑高河塘社区支行升格并更名为：宁波银行股份有限公司甬江科创支行，现予以公告。 升格前名称：宁波银行股份有限公司北仑高河塘社区支行 升格后名称：宁波银行股份有限公司甬江科创支行 机构编码：B0152S233020176 许可证流水号：01151091 邮政编码：315800 电 话：0574-86167582 业务范围：经银行保险监督管理机构或其他有行政许可权的机构批准并经上级机构（总行）授权办理的 业务。 发证日期：2026年01月20日 发证机关：国家金融监督管理总局宁波监管局 ...

Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of discovering investment opportunities with a proactive attitude rather than merely relaying information [1] Macro News Summary - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supports local governments in building future industries and increasing government investment fund efforts [4] - MIIT will promote collaborative innovation across the entire supply chain for advanced materials [4] - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development supports reasonable financing needs of real estate companies and addresses both rigid and improved housing demands of residents [4] Industry Developments - Glass substrates are expected to become the next generation of core materials for advanced packaging, replacing traditional organic substrates, with related stocks including Di'er Laser (300776) and Hongtian Co., Ltd. (603800) [5] - Six departments have extended tax and fee incentives for the childcare industry, indicating a potential boom for the maternal and infant sector, with related stocks including Kidswant (301078) and Aiyingshi (603214) [5] - Several banks have recently launched satellites, accelerating the operational value of the satellite industry, with related stocks including Hangyu Micro (300053) and Aerospace Hongtu (688066) [5] Company Focus - Ruike Laser (300747) is taking measures to resist malicious low-price sales and irregular channel sales that disrupt market pricing [6] - Betta Pharmaceuticals (300558) is progressing steadily with multiple clinical studies for MCLA-129 [6] - Zhongke Chuangda (300496) has reached a strategic cooperation with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center through its subsidiary Xiaowu Intelligent [6] - Ningbo Bank (002142) is continuously accumulating differentiated competitive advantages, with a steady expansion of profit scale expected by 2025 [6] Market Review and Outlook - On January 21, the market experienced a pullback after a rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 4116.94, up 0.08%, and the Shenzhen Component Index at 14255.13, up 0.70% [7] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 2.6 trillion, a decrease of 177.1 billion from the previous trading day [7] - The market is expected to shift from a "fund-driven" rapid growth model to a "performance-driven" slow bull market, with macroeconomic improvements and corporate profit recoveries as key drivers for mid-term upward trends [7] - It is advised to maintain balanced allocations across sectors, focusing on non-ferrous metals, technology growth, new energy, and dividend stocks [7]

Group 1: Innovation Industry (02788.HK) - The company focuses on low-cost green electricity aluminum production, with overseas projects supporting high capacity growth [9][10] - Established 6*330MW coal-fired self-supplied power units and 788,000 tons of electrolytic aluminum capacity in Inner Mongolia [10] - The company is set to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 2025, with a projected net profit growth of 51%/63%/34% from 2025 to 2027 [11] Group 2: Angel Yeast (600298.SH) - The company is the leading yeast producer in China and the second largest globally, with a fermentation capacity of 400,000 tons by 2024 [12][13] - It has a market share of 55% in China, benefiting from a global oligopoly structure in the yeast industry [12] - The company is expected to see revenue growth driven by declining raw material costs and expanding overseas operations, with projected net profits of 15.8/19.7/23.1 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027 [15] Group 3: Agricultural Industry - The new import beef policy will reduce the volume but increase prices, with a projected 20% decrease in beef imports in 2026 compared to 2024 [27][28] - Global beef prices are entering an upward cycle due to supply reductions in major producing regions, with a 60% increase from the bottom by December 2025 [28][29] - The domestic beef market is expected to see price increases driven by reduced supply and increased demand, with a significant tightening of supply anticipated from 2026 to 2028 [29][30] Group 4: Computer Industry - The AI industry is expected to see continued growth in computing power, with major companies like Microsoft and Google increasing capital expenditures significantly [35][36] - The demand for AI infrastructure is driving upgrades in optical modules and PCBs, with a shift towards liquid cooling technology due to rising power density [36][37] - The AI cycle is characterized by sustained penetration driven by technological iterations, differing from previous cycles that experienced peaks and declines [37]

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Bank reported a stable growth in revenue and net profit for 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 8% in revenue and 8.1% in net profit, indicating a solid financial performance despite slight declines in growth rates compared to earlier quarters [4][5]. Revenue and Profit Growth - In 2025, Ningbo Bank's revenue reached 71.97 billion, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 29.33 billion, both showing an 8% year-on-year growth [4]. - The annualized weighted average return on equity was 13.11%, a decrease of 0.48 percentage points compared to the same period last year [4]. Interest Income and Non-Interest Income - The growth in interest income was supported by stable pricing and increased volume, with net interest income rising by 10.8% year-on-year, although the growth rate slightly declined by 1 percentage point compared to the first three quarters [5]. - Non-interest income grew by 0.9% year-on-year, with a notable increase in net fee and commission income by 30.7%, benefiting from improved market conditions in the capital market [5]. Loan and Deposit Growth - By the end of 2025, total assets and loans grew by 16.1% and 17.4% year-on-year, respectively, maintaining a strong expansion pace [6]. - The loan structure showed a significant increase in corporate loans, which rose by 78 billion year-on-year, while retail loans remained stable [6]. - Total deposits increased by 188.5 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 10.3%, and over 70% of the new deposits were demand deposits, aiding cost control [7]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio remained stable at 0.76%, with a provision coverage ratio of 373.2%, indicating a strong risk mitigation capacity [9].

1月20日，宁波银行发布2025年业绩快报。2025年，宁波银行实现营业收入719.68亿元，同比增长8.01%；实现归属于 母公司股东的净利润293.33亿元，同比增长8.13%。公司实现利息净收入531.61亿元，同比增长10.77%；实现手续费及 佣金净收入60.85亿元，同比增长30.72%，轻资本业务增长势头良好。 截至2025年末，宁波银行不良贷款余额131.47亿元，不良贷款率0.76%，较上年末持平；拨备覆盖率373.16%，拨备水 平保持充足。 截至2025年末，宁波银行贷款和垫款总额17,333.13亿元，较年初增加2,572.50亿元，增长17.43%，占总资产比重 47.77%，较年初提升0.54个百分点。 （宁波银行） 截至2025年末，宁波银行客户存款总额20,248.83亿元，较年初增加1,885.38亿元，其中活期存款新增占比70.84%，存 款付息率同比下降33BP，2025年12月当月付息率1.42%，同比下降44BP，负债成本进一步降低。 ...

Group 1: Competitive Advantage - The company adopts a differentiated business strategy to adapt to changes in the operating environment and continuously accumulates comparative advantages for high-quality development [2] - Key strategies include deepening operational focus, strengthening core advantages, accelerating technological transformation, and ensuring risk management to maintain stable operations [2] Group 2: Financing and Growth - The company emphasizes the long-term relationship between dividends and internal capital growth, ensuring a solid capital foundation for sustainable business development [2] - Internal capital is expected to create greater value for the company's development, with a commitment to enhancing performance and maintaining steady internal capital growth for shareholder returns [2] Group 3: Loan Growth Outlook - The company has focused on supporting key sectors such as private small and micro enterprises, manufacturing, import-export businesses, and consumer services to enhance financial service levels and achieve steady loan growth [2] - Future loan growth is anticipated to be supported by ongoing policy benefits aimed at expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption, effectively meeting the financing needs of the real economy [2] Group 4: Compliance and Communication - During the investor relations activity, the company ensured thorough communication with investors while adhering to disclosure regulations, with no significant undisclosed information leaks [2]