CHINA RES LAND(01109) 海通证券·2025-03-31 11:45Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [2][18]. Core Insights - The company demonstrated resilience in its performance, achieving a revenue of RMB 278.8 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 11%. The core net profit was RMB 25.42 billion, with a significant contribution from recurring business [6][7]. - The overall gross margin and net profit margin for 2024 were 21.6% and 9.2%, respectively, both showing a decline compared to the previous year [6][7]. - The company maintained a dividend payout ratio of 37%, with an expected annual dividend of RMB 1.319 per share [6][7]. Financial Performance - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: RMB 2,511 billion in 2023, RMB 2,788 billion in 2024, and expected growth to RMB 3,950 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12.6% [4][21]. - The net profit for 2024 is projected at RMB 25.6 billion, with a decline of 18.5% from the previous year, but expected to recover in subsequent years [4][21]. - The company’s gross margin is expected to stabilize around 21% from 2025 onwards, while the return on equity (ROE) is projected to be around 8.5% by 2027 [4][21]. Market Position and Business Segments - The company achieved a contract signing amount of RMB 261.1 billion in 2024, ranking third in the industry, with a market share in 25 major cities [9][10]. - The operational performance of shopping centers reached a retail sales figure of RMB 195.3 billion, with an operating profit margin of 61%, marking a historical high [10][11]. - The asset management business grew to a scale of RMB 462.1 billion by the end of 2024, indicating a strong foothold in the market [11][12]. Investment Outlook - The company is expected to have an EPS of RMB 3.46 for 2025, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 10-11 times, suggesting a reasonable market capitalization range of RMB 269.5 billion to RMB 296.5 billion [18][19]. - The estimated fair value per share is projected to be between HKD 37.80 and HKD 41.58 [18][19].