CNCB(601998) 证券日报之声·2025-03-28 09:08Core Insights - In 2024, CITIC Bank reported total assets exceeding 9.5 trillion yuan, with operating net income of 213.646 billion yuan and net profit attributable to shareholders of 68.576 billion yuan, showcasing strong financial performance despite a challenging economic environment [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Growth - CITIC Bank achieved a year-on-year increase in operating net income of 3.76% and a net profit growth of 2.33%, indicating a solid performance amidst a general slowdown in the banking sector [2]. - The bank maintained a balanced approach to growth, emphasizing "stable interest margins" and achieving the lowest net interest margin decline in five years, outperforming the market for three consecutive years [2]. Risk Management and Asset Quality - The bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 1.16%, a decrease of 0.02 percentage points from the beginning of the year, marking the best level in nearly a decade [3]. - The provision coverage ratio rose to 209.43%, an increase of 1.84 percentage points, representing the highest level in 11 years, reflecting enhanced risk management capabilities [3]. - CITIC Bank has implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy, focusing on both risk response and risk management to minimize value loss and enhance value creation [3]. Retail Risk Management - In anticipation of rising retail risk pressures in 2024, CITIC Bank has proactively strengthened its management mechanisms across various dimensions, including risk control and early intervention for non-performing assets [4]. - The bank's retail asset quality is showing signs of improvement, with expectations for continued stability in 2025 [4].