Huaneng Hydropower(600025) 华源证券·2025-04-29 14:58Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company has experienced improved water conditions in 2024, leading to record high performance in Q1 2025. The revenue for 2024 was CNY 24.882 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.05%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 8.297 billion, up 8.63% year-on-year. In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of CNY 5.385 billion, a year-on-year growth of 21.84%, and a net profit of CNY 1.508 billion, reflecting a 41.56% increase year-on-year [7][5]. Financial Performance Summary - The company’s projected net profits for 2025-2027 are CNY 8.848 billion, CNY 9.042 billion, and CNY 9.274 billion respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 19.5, 19.1, and 18.6 times [5]. - The company’s 2024 dividend policy is set at CNY 0.2 per share, with a dividend payout ratio of 43.39%, resulting in a dividend yield of 2.2% based on the stock price as of April 28, 2025 [5]. - The company’s total revenue is expected to grow from CNY 24.882 billion in 2024 to CNY 28.287 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 3.31% [8]. Operational Highlights - The company’s total installed capacity reached 31,008.5 MW by the end of 2024, with hydropower accounting for 27,305.8 MW and renewable energy for 3,702.7 MW. The completion of the Toba power station in 2024 is expected to contribute additional generation capacity [7]. - The company’s hydropower generation in 2024 was 1,120 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 4.62%, with significant contributions from improved water conditions in the Lancang River basin [7]. Market Context - The report emphasizes the long-term investment value of hydropower as a stable asset class in a volatile market, highlighting the market's re-evaluation of low-covariance assets like hydropower due to their stable business models and predictable performance [7].