GTHT Maintains "Overweight" Rating on Expressway Sector, Citing Stable Dividends

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GTHT has issued a research report maintaining an "Overweight" rating on the expressway industry. The sector offers stable cash flow and consistent dividends, making it a preferred choice for transportation income investors. Industry policy optimizations are imminent and are expected to systematically reduce reinvestment risks. Many listed expressway companies are currently advancing renovation and expansion projects, and policies governing these projects will significantly impact reinvestment returns and long-term investment value. Recent local-level policies introduced by major provinces with extensive highway mileage warrant close attention. Key viewpoints from GTHT are as follows: Toll road demand remains resilient, supporting stable and predictable dividends. Expressway traffic demand has shown resilience, with the impact of diversion to national highways notably diminishing in the second half of 2025. Traffic volume is expected to resume steady growth in 2026, with prime locations ensuring growth certainty. Dividend yield depends on payout ratios and PE valuations. With stable cash flow and sustained high dividend policies, dividend yields have rebounded following the 2025 valuation correction, reinforcing the sector's appeal for dividend income. There is broad consensus on amendments to regulations, with policy optimizations pending. Revisions to the "Regulations on Toll Road Management" have been under discussion for over a decade, with widespread agreement on key points: extending toll periods for new roads; permitting extensions for renovated/expanded roads; introducing new compensation mechanisms for exemptions/reductions; and establishing maintenance charging systems. Over the next decade, the highway network will still be under construction, and 34% of expressways will reach their toll periods, necessitating continued reasonable returns and maintenance funding, making revisions urgent. Amendments to the "Highway Law" will serve as an important signal. Local pilot programs for renovation and expansion highlight five key policy trends to monitor. Since many listed expressway companies are progressing with renovation and expansion projects, related policies will critically influence reinvestment returns and long-term value. Recent local policies from provinces with substantial highway mileage indicate five major trends, such as recalibrating toll periods and standards for expanded roads, which may guide national-level policy. Risks include economic fluctuations, industry policy changes, reinvestment risks, indirect impacts from oil prices, and shifts in market sentiment.

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