UOB Kay Hian issued a research report expecting that the 2025 core net profit of CHINA OVERSEAS (00688.HK) 0.000 (0.000%) Short selling $79.22M; Ratio 28.693% will decline by 18.1% YoY, mainly due to a decrease in the gross profit margin of the property development business and pressure from impairments. The Company's attributable land investment amount grew by 33% YoY, beating management's target, and is significantly concentrated in first-tier core cities.Related NewsBofAS: Indicators for CN Property Sector Weaken to Lv. Triggering Policies; CHINA RES LAND/ CHINA OVERSEAS/ Others FavoredThe broker lowered its 2025-2027 earnings forecasts for CHINA OVERSEAS by 14.6%/ 23.7%/ 27.4% each. Due to an expanded discount to net asset value, UOB Kay Hian also cut its target price by 9.2% to $15.14 based on net asset value, with rating kept at Buy.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-01-21 16:25.)