Zhongyuan Bank Co Ltd
1216.HK
HKD0.305 -1.61%
Exchange: HKSE | Sector: Financial Services | Industry: Banks Regional
Q1 2025
Published: Mar 31, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $2.75B down 6.9% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.03 decreased by 1.2% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 100.0%
  • Net income of 1.02B
  • "N/A" -

Zhongyuan Bank Co Ltd (1216.HK) QQ1 2025 Results β€” Modest Revenue Decline with Stable Profitability and QoQ Earnings Upswing

Executive Summary

Zhongyuan Bank reported QQ1 2025 revenue of CNY 2,745,797,000, down 6.86% year over year and down 23.45% quarter over quarter, with gross profit equal to revenue (gross margin effectively 100% in the dataset). Operating income stood at CNY 774,543,000, down 9.74% year over year but up 18.59% quarter over quarter, underscoring a resilient core operating base amid a softer top line. Net income was CNY 1,016,783,000, down 0.78% year over year but up 45.63% quarter over quarter, producing an EPS of CNY 0.0258, up 111.48% on a QoQ basis. The bank ended QQ1 with a negative operating cash flow of CNY 19.52B and a negative free cash flow of CNY 19.80B, while maintaining a net cash position (net debt = -CNY 26.96B) and a solid liquidity buffer (cash and cash equivalents of CNY 41.64B). Total assets reached CNY 1.4079T, with total equity of CNY 96.88B. Return metrics remained muted (ROE ~1.05%), reflecting a subdued profitability profile relative to capital base, though the balance sheet shows ample liquidity and a conservative leverage stance. Given the lack of explicit forward guidance in the materials, the near-term trajectory will hinge on macro policy, loan growth, and the bank’s ability to translate deposits into sustainable net interest income and fee-based revenue.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

2.75B
QoQ: -23.45% | YoY:-6.86%

Gross Profit

2.75B
1.00% margin
QoQ: -23.45% | YoY:-6.86%

Operating Income

774.54M
QoQ: 18.59% | YoY:-9.74%

Net Income

1.02B
QoQ: 45.63% | YoY:-0.78%

EPS

0.03
QoQ: 111.48% | YoY:-1.15%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • Revenue: CNY 2,745,797,000; YoY -6.86%, QoQ -23.45% (pressure on net interest income and non-interest income);
  • Gross Profit: CNY 2,745,797,000; YoY -6.86%, QoQ -23.45%; reflecting a flat cost structure relative to revenue in the reported period;
  • Operating Income: CNY 774,543,000; YoY -9.74%, QoQ +18.59% (operating leverage improved QoQ despite weaker top line);
  • Net Income: CNY 1,016,783,000; YoY -0.78%, QoQ +45.63% (strong QoQ delivery, offset by marginal YoY decline);
  • EPS: CNY 0.0258; YoY -1.15%, QoQ +111.48% (significant QoQ uplift driven by operating performance and tax/other items);

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 5,491.59 0.05 +53.1% View
Q1 2025 2,745.80 0.03 -6.9% View
Q4 2024 3,586.93 0.01 +1.3% View
Q3 2024 3,586.93 0.01 +1.3% View