Deepening MSE Penetration Accelerated Asset Expansion
发布时间:2026-04-27 来源:华泰证券
Jiangsu Financial Leasing's (JFL) 2025 revenue was RMB6,109mn (+15.75% YoY), with attributable net profit (NP) of RMB3,241mn (+10.12% YoY), slightly below our estimate of RMB3,361mn but nevertheless recording double-digit growth. For 1Q26, revenue was RMB1,798mn (+16.46% YoY), and attributable NP was RMB822mn (+6.49% YoY). We attribute rapid YoY revenue growth mainly to proactive year-start campaigns that scaled supply and expanded the interest-earning asset base. The 2025 dividend payout ratio (DPR) remained at a high level of 53.62%, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns. Overall, JFL's strategic shift towards serving micro/small enterprises (MSEs) remains effective and its asset quality appears robust. Maintain BUY.
Business scale expansion accelerated
As of end-2025, outstanding finance lease receivables rose notably by RMB22.3bn YoY to RMB150.1bn, with YoY growth accelerating meaningfully from 12% in 2024 to 17%. JFL established a "3+N" business pattern, led by three RMB10bn-level business segments: high-end equipment, clean energy, and transportation, supplemented by the coordinated development of over 100 sub-sectors. In 1Q26, its balance sheet expanded further. At the end of the quarter, finance lease receivables reached RMB169.7bn, up by 13% compared with the beginning of the year, signaling robust growth momentum. Strategically focusing on serving micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), JFL commands strong pricing power on the asset side. We expect the rapid expansion of interest-earning assets to provide a firmer footing for profit improvements going ahead.
Asset quality healthy, risk management outstanding
While JFL's balance sheet expanded rapidly, its asset quality remained healthy amid continued optimization. The non-performing finance lease asset ratio declined to 0.88% at end-2025 from 0.91% at end-2024, and remained stable in 1Q26. Adopting a multi-layer risk management system and a highly diversified MSE client base, JFL has effectively mitigated potential risks stemming from isolated sector fluctuations. In terms of provisioning, at end-2025, the provision coverage ratio was 421.22% (-9.05pp compared to end-2024), and the provision ratio was 3.71%. At end-1Q26, the provision coverage ratio was 401.06%, and the provision ratio was 3.53%. Provision and other related indicators remained elevated despite downticks, offering a relatively thick risk buffer.
Earnings forecasts and valuation
Considering that the company faces competition from bank-affiliated financial leasing companies in areas such as asset expansion and fund pricing, we moderately lower our assumptions for lease asset growth and interest-earning asset yields. We now forecast 2026/2027/2028 attributable NP of RMB3,490/ 3,739/3,989mn (-5/-6% vs previous 2026/2027 estimates), implying EPS of RMB0.60/0.65/0.69. We project 2026 BVPS of RMB4.76. To reflect continued benefits from JFL’s shift towards MSE services, robust earnings growth, and sound asset quality, we value the stock at 1.7x 2026E PB, above its peers' average of 1.09x on Wind consensus. Our target price is RMB8.09 (previous: RMB7.48, based on 1.6x 2025E PB).
Risks: Interest rate fluctuations, non-performing ratio hikes, and market demand contraction.