China Overseas Grand Oceans Group H1 profit rises 15.4% on cost control
China Overseas Grand Oceans Group H1 profit rises 15.4% on cost control
Overview
China property developer's half-year revenue fell 2.7% yr/yr
Net income attributable to owners rose 15.4% yr/yr
Company cites operational efficiency and cost discipline for profit growth
Outlook
Company says real estate sector is moving toward stabilization and gradual recovery
China Overseas Grand Oceans Group remains vigilant and agile amid evolving market dynamics
Company expects to capture strategic opportunities while upholding financial prudence
Result Drivers
GOOD HOUSING SALES – Contracted sales rose 15.2% to RMB19.1 bln, supported by quality-housing projects; three developments each exceeded RMB1.0 bln in sales
COST CONTROL - Distribution and selling expenses and administrative expenses both declined year-on-year as the Group maintained tight cost discipline
TAX AND JV HEADWINDS – Income tax expense rose RMB389 mln due mainly to prior-year LAT settlement adjustments, while associate and JV losses widened amid market consolidation
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Revenue |
| RMB 14.15 bln |
|
H1 Net Income Attributable |
| RMB 328 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the real estate rental, development & operations peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd is HK$2.67, about 3.1% above its August 21 closing price of HK$2.59
The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 17 three months ago
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