CYPC(600900) 长城证券·2024-11-04 11:12Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index within the next six months [14]. Core Views - The company has experienced significant growth in revenue and net profit due to favorable water conditions and high electricity demand, with a year-on-year revenue increase of 14.65% and a net profit increase of 30.2% in the first three quarters of 2024 [1][2]. - The gross profit margin has reached a record high of 70.93% in Q3 2024, reflecting improved profitability [3]. - The report forecasts continued revenue growth, projecting revenues of 88.115 billion in 2024, 90.517 billion in 2025, and 92.582 billion in 2026, with corresponding net profits of 33.935 billion, 35.346 billion, and 36.713 billion respectively [1][3]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 663.31 billion, a 14.65% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 280.25 billion, a 30.2% increase year-on-year [1]. - The company's Q3 2024 revenue was 315.22 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.27% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 64.5% [1]. - The weighted average ROE for the first three quarters of 2024 was 13.54%, an increase of 3.01 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Operational Highlights - The total power generation from six hydropower stations increased by 15.97% year-on-year, with Q3 2024 generation reaching 1151.96 billion kWh, a 15.05% increase year-on-year and a 69.73% increase quarter-on-quarter [2]. - The report highlights that the company’s financing cost has decreased, with a financial expense ratio of 12.75% in the first three quarters, down 3.56 percentage points year-on-year [3].