CNOOC(600938) 信达证券·2025-03-28 08:32Investment Rating - The investment rating for China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is "Buy" [1] Core Views - Despite a decline in oil prices, CNOOC achieved steady growth in 2024, with total revenue of CNY 420.51 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.94%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 137.94 billion, up 11.38% year-on-year [1][2] - The company maintained a lower decline in oil prices compared to Brent crude, with an average realized oil price of USD 76.75 per barrel, down 1.55% year-on-year, and a gas price of USD 7.72 per thousand cubic feet, down 3.26% year-on-year [5][8] - CNOOC's net production of oil and gas reached 726.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, a year-on-year increase of 7.20%, indicating continued production growth [5][6] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, CNOOC reported revenue of CNY 94.48 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 13.94%, and a net profit of CNY 21.28 billion, down 18.78% year-on-year [2][3] - For the full year 2024, the company achieved a basic earnings per share (EPS) of CNY 2.90, an increase of 11.54% year-on-year [1][3] Production and Costs - CNOOC's oil and gas production growth slowed in Q4, with a total production increase of 3.48% year-on-year and 2.78% quarter-on-quarter [3] - The company's oil cost per barrel increased to USD 29.64, reflecting seasonal cost increases due to maintenance and operational workload [3][8] Capital Expenditure and Dividends - CNOOC's capital expenditure for 2024 was CNY 132.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.24%, with a commitment to maintain a dividend payout ratio of no less than 45% for 2025-2027 [8] - The company paid a total dividend of HKD 1.4 per share in 2024, with a dividend yield of 4.89% for A shares and 7.49% for H shares [8] Future Outlook - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is CNY 136.44 billion, CNY 142.24 billion, and CNY 149.78 billion, with expected growth rates of -1.1%, 4.3%, and 5.3% respectively [8] - CNOOC aims for stable production growth targets of 760-780 million barrels in 2025, 780-800 million barrels in 2026, and 810-830 million barrels in 2027 [5][6]