Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company 京能清洁能源 (579 HK) with a target price of HKD 2.46, indicating a potential upside of 20.6% from the current price of HKD 2.04 [1][14]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of RMB 3.34 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, which is 15% higher than previous expectations. This is attributed to higher-than-expected compensation for shut-down hydropower projects, reduced operational costs for wind and solar projects, and a 7% decrease in financial expenses [6][15]. - The company plans to maintain a generous dividend of RMB 0.14 per share, which is a 2% increase year-on-year [6]. - The company has a total renewable energy capacity target of 21 GW by 2025, with a current construction of 2.1 GW. The ability to meet this target will be assessed in the upcoming half-year report [6][15]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: RMB 20.45 billion in 2023, RMB 20.56 billion in 2024, and RMB 21.88 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% expected from 2024 to 2027 [3][15]. - The net profit is projected to grow from RMB 3.15 billion in 2023 to RMB 4.55 billion in 2027, with a steady increase in earnings per share from RMB 0.37 in 2023 to RMB 0.54 in 2027 [3][15]. - The company maintains a dividend yield of 7.5% for 2025 and 2026, which is considered attractive for investors [6][15]. Operational Data - The company’s installed capacity is expected to grow significantly, with wind power capacity increasing from 5,566 MW in 2023 to 11,958 MW by 2027, and solar power capacity from 3,818 MW to 10,368 MW in the same period [8][9]. - The proportion of wind and solar power in the total energy mix is projected to rise from 64.7% in 2023 to 81.2% by 2027 [8]. Market Position - The company is positioned favorably within the renewable energy sector, with a focus on wind and solar energy, which are expected to dominate its energy production in the coming years [6][15].
京能清洁能源（00579）：2024年经营开支控制优于预期，每股分红仍慷慨