Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company has demonstrated prudent and stable operations, with continuous improvement in dividend payouts [1] - The financial segment faced pressure, while the industrial segment showed steady growth [9] - The company is expected to maintain a high dividend payout ratio, with a proposed cash dividend of HKD 0.30 per share, leading to an overall dividend of HKD 0.55 per share, representing a year-on-year increase of 10% [9] Financial Performance Summary - For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported total revenue of CNY 377.49 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 0.6%, and a net profit of CNY 38.62 billion, down 37.6% year-on-year [4] - Total assets reached CNY 3,604 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, while net assets decreased by 2.2% to CNY 490 billion [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the year was CNY 0.89, with a book value per share (BVPS) of CNY 11.34 [4] Revenue Breakdown - The financial segment generated revenue of CNY 217 billion, down 7% year-on-year, while the industrial segment achieved revenue of CNY 162 billion, up 10% year-on-year [9] - Interest income within the financial segment was CNY 212 billion, a decrease of 6% year-on-year, while consulting fees dropped significantly by 42% to CNY 5 billion [9] Profitability Metrics - The company's net profit margin for 2024 is projected at 10.2%, with a return on equity (ROE) of 7.8% [13] - The net interest margin is expected to be 4.48%, with a slight year-on-year decrease of 10 basis points [9] Future Projections - Revenue forecasts for 2025 are set at CNY 39.38 billion, with a projected year-on-year growth of 4.3% [5] - The net profit for 2025 is estimated at CNY 4.204 billion, reflecting an 8.8% increase from the previous year [5] Dividend Policy - The company has increased its dividend payout ratio to over 50%, with a total dividend payment expected to reach approximately 88% when including the distribution of shares [9]
远东宏信：经营审慎稳健，派息持续提升-20250310