Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights the company's resource endowment advantages, with dividends and share buybacks enhancing shareholder returns [1] - The company achieved a total revenue of 420.5 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 0.94%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 137.9 billion yuan, up 11.38% year-on-year [6] - The company’s net production exceeded annual targets, with proven reserves reaching a historical high of 727.1 million tons of oil equivalent, resulting in a reserve replacement ratio of 167% [6] - The company maintains a low cost advantage, with a cost of 28.52 USD per barrel of oil equivalent in 2024, a decrease of 1.1% year-on-year [6] - The operating cash flow increased by 5.32% year-on-year to 220.9 billion yuan, reflecting stable operations despite declining oil prices [6] - The company plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of no less than 45% from 2025 to 2027, with a planned dividend of 1.4 HKD per share in 2024 [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue forecast for 2025 is 444.5 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 5.7% [5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 139.9 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a 1.4% increase year-on-year [5] - Earnings per share are expected to be 2.94 yuan in 2025 [5] - The company’s gross margin is forecasted to be 51.6% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 17.0% [5] - The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is projected to be 9 for 2025 and 2026, and 8 for 2027 [6]
中国海油(600938):资源禀赋优势持续兑现,分红+回购提升股东回报