Research Report

CNBM [3323.HK; ADD] - Earnings rebounded in 1H21, expect stable yoy cement gross margin

2021.09.01

   CNBM reported net profit of Rmb8,087m in 1H21, up 25.0%. 

   High coal prices led to 15.7% lower cement blended gross profit per tonne.

   But because of a surge in ASP, CNBM’s cement gross margin is expected to remain flat yoy in 2021.

   Reiterate ADD with a TP of HK$14.74 (1.04x 2021F P/Bv). The stock is our top pick in the sector.