CNOOC-中国海油（600938）：2024年年报点评：油气产量再创新高，桶油成本优势持续巩固

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company achieved record oil and gas production, with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvements, effectively mitigating risks amid geopolitical tensions and economic challenges [7] - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 420.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.94%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 137.94 billion yuan, up 11.38% year-on-year [5][7] - The average Brent crude oil price in 2024 was $79.90 per barrel, a decrease of approximately 2.9% compared to the previous year [7] Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, the company reported revenue of 94.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.94%, and a net profit of 21.28 billion yuan, down 18.78% year-on-year [6][11] - The company maintained a gross profit margin of 50.79% in Q4 2024, with a net profit margin of 22.54% [6][11] - The company’s total assets reached 1,056.28 billion yuan, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 29% [44] Production and Sales - In 2024, the company sold 562.9 million barrels of oil, a 9.4% increase year-on-year, with an average realized oil price of$ 76.75 per barrel [8] - Natural gas sales reached 870.3 billion cubic feet, up 7.8% year-on-year, with an average realized price of $7.72 per thousand cubic feet [8] Future Outlook - The company expects revenues of 414.71 billion yuan in 2025, with net profits projected at 138.32 billion yuan, reflecting a stable growth outlook [15][40] - The report highlights the company's commitment to maintaining a dividend payout ratio of no less than 45% from 2025 to 2027 [14]