Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for China Resources Vientiane Life (01209.HK) with a target price of HKD 39.04 [2][8] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of approximately HKD 17.043 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.4%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 3.629 billion, up 23.9% year-on-year, while the core net profit attributable to shareholders was about HKD 3.507 billion, increasing by 20.1% year-on-year. The gross margin improved to 32.9%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year [2][4] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue Growth: The total revenue for 2024 is projected at HKD 17.043 billion, with expected growth rates of 15% in 2025, 12% in 2026, and 12% in 2027 [4] - Net Profit: The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be HKD 3.629 billion in 2024, with growth rates of 24% in 2025, 15% in 2026, and 15% in 2027 [4] - Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS is expected to be HKD 1.59 in 2024, increasing to HKD 1.82 in 2025, HKD 2.08 in 2026, and HKD 2.39 in 2027 [4] - Valuation Ratios: The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to be 20 in 2024, decreasing to 14 by 2027, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio remains stable at 4 for 2024 and 2025, and drops to 3 in 2026 and 2027 [4] Business Segment Performance - Shopping Centers: Revenue from shopping centers reached HKD 4.209 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 30%, with a gross margin of 72.6%. The retail sales in managed shopping centers grew by 18.7% year-on-year [8] - Property Management: The property management segment generated revenue of HKD 10.715 billion, up 11.6% year-on-year, although the overall gross margin slightly decreased to 17.0% [8] - Office Buildings: Revenue from office buildings was HKD 2.065 billion, reflecting a 7.1% year-on-year increase, with a gross margin of 34.9% [8] Dividend Policy - The company has maintained a 100% payout ratio for core net profit attributable to shareholders for two consecutive years, with total dividends per share reaching HKD 1.536, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 5% based on the closing price on March 27 [8]
华润万象生活（01209）：2024年报点评：购物中心经营稳健，高分红持续回馈股东