[Table_Title] 业绩实现稳健增长，加大 AI 技术研发投入 ——中控技术(688777.SH)2024 年年度报告点评 [Table_Summary] 事件： 公司于 2025 年 3 月 31 日收盘后发布《2024 年年度报告》。 点评： [Table_Main] 公司研究|信息技术|软件与服务 证券研究报告 中控技术(688777)公司点评报告 2025 年 04 月 09 日 收入与利润实现稳健增长，经营性净现金流大幅改善 2024 年，公司实现营业收入 91.39 亿元，同比增长 6.02%；实现归母净利 润 11.17 亿元，同比增长 1.38%；实现扣非归母净利润 10.38 亿元，同比增 长 9.51%；经营活动产生的现金流量净额为 4.34 亿元，同比增长 126.69%。 2024 年，GDR 资金汇兑收益金额为 2517.49 万元（扣除所得税，下同）， 去年同期 GDR 资金汇兑收益金额为 10558.88 万元，剔除 GDR 资金汇兑 损益影响后，归母净利润为 10.92 亿元，同比增长 9.60%；剔除 GDR 资金 汇兑损益影响后，扣非归母净利润为 10.12 亿元， ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index [6][4]. Core Insights - The company achieved steady growth in revenue and profit, with operating cash flow significantly improving. In 2024, the company reported revenue of 9.139 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.02%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.117 billion yuan, up 1.38% year-on-year [1][4]. - The company is increasing its investment in AI technology, with R&D expenses reaching 978 million yuan, a 7.73% increase, accounting for 10.70% of revenue. The launch of innovative products like the UCS universal control system and TPT industrial model has been highlighted [2][4]. - The company is accelerating its international market expansion, with overseas revenue growing by 118.27% year-on-year to 749 million yuan, representing approximately 8.25% of total revenue. The company has established 21 subsidiaries in various countries and signed overseas contracts worth 1.355 billion yuan, a growth of over 35% [3][4]. Financial Performance Summary - The company forecasts revenue for 2025-2027 to be 10.265 billion, 11.502 billion, and 12.843 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits projected at 1.245 billion, 1.432 billion, and 1.677 billion yuan. The expected EPS for the same period is 1.57, 1.81, and 2.12 yuan per share, with corresponding P/E ratios of 30.04, 26.10, and 22.29 [4][8].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy-A" [4] Core Views - The company achieved a steady revenue growth of 6.02% year-on-year, reaching 9.139 billion yuan in total revenue for 2024, with a net profit of 1.117 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.38% [1] - The company is focusing on industrial AI and robotics, leveraging its extensive industrial data and control systems to innovate and enhance operational efficiency [10][11] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 7.10 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 558 million yuan, which constitutes 49.94% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [3] Financial Performance - The company reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 434 million yuan, a significant increase of 126.69% compared to the previous year, attributed to optimized sales and procurement contracts [2] - The company’s R&D investment reached 978 million yuan, an increase of 7.73% year-on-year, with R&D personnel accounting for 39.05% of the total workforce [2] - The company’s core product, the Distributed Control System (DCS), holds a market share of 40.4% in China, maintaining its leading position for 14 consecutive years [3] Industry Trends - The petrochemical and chemical industries showed stable revenue growth, with increases of 10.59% and 5.89% respectively, while the oil and gas sector saw a remarkable growth of 47.84% [2] - The company’s international business strategy has led to a doubling of overseas revenue, which reached 749 million yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 118.27% [4][9] - The company has established a robotics product business system, generating revenue of 56.01 million yuan and signing new orders worth 167 million yuan [10]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 9.139 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.02%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.117 billion yuan, a slight increase of 1.38% year-on-year [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 2.802 billion yuan, a decrease of 4.73% year-on-year, and a net profit of 400 million yuan, down 1.98% year-on-year [1] - The company's gross profit margin for 2024 reached 33.86%, an increase of 0.68 percentage points compared to the previous year, driven by strategic adjustments and the divestment of low-value-added businesses [2] - The company’s net profit after excluding GDR exchange gains was 1.092 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.60%, while the non-net profit reached 1.012 billion yuan, up 20.26% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Business Segments - The industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing products benefited from control system equipment updates, with control systems generating revenue of 3.733 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.87%, and industrial software revenue reaching 2.653 billion yuan, up 20.70% [2] - The petrochemical and chemical sectors saw revenue growth of 10.59% and 5.89% respectively, while the oil and gas sector experienced a significant revenue increase of 47.84% [2] Group 3: International Expansion - The company’s overseas business generated revenue of 749 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 118.27%, accounting for approximately 8.25% of total revenue [3] - The company established 21 subsidiaries in various countries and signed overseas contracts worth 1.355 billion yuan, a growth of over 35% year-on-year [3] Group 4: Technological Advancements - The company launched its first time-series large model TPT in June 2024, achieving significant applications in over 40 clients, enhancing system self-control rates above 95% and improving efficiency by over 50% [4] - The robotics business line generated revenue of 56 million yuan, with new orders totaling 167 million yuan, marking a breakthrough in international high-end clients [4] Group 5: Investment Outlook - The company is positioned as a leader in the domestic process industry and is rapidly expanding into overseas markets, which is expected to drive sustained performance growth [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 9.139 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.02%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.092 billion yuan, up 9.60% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding GDR exchange losses grew by 20.26% to 1.012 billion yuan [1] - The company's market share in core products, particularly DCS, has increased, with a domestic market share of 40.4% in 2024, up 2.6 percentage points from the previous year. In the chemical sector, the DCS market share reached 62.6%, an increase of 6.3 percentage points, and in the petrochemical sector, it reached 56.2%, up 6.9 percentage points [1] - The company has seen steady revenue growth in the chemical and petrochemical sectors, with revenues of 3.366 billion yuan and 1.854 billion yuan respectively, and notable growth in the pharmaceutical and food sectors, which saw a revenue increase of 17.38% to 741 million yuan. The oil and gas sector, a new focus area, achieved a revenue of 885 million yuan, growing by 47.84% [1] - The international business is progressing well, with export revenue accounting for 8.25% of total revenue, a growth of 118.27% year-on-year. The company has established a robotics product business system, generating revenue of 56.01 million yuan and securing new orders worth 167 million yuan [1] Financial Summary - The total revenue for 2023 was 8.620 billion yuan, with a projected increase to 10.025 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 9.7% [2] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2023 was 1.102 billion yuan, expected to rise to 1.275 billion yuan by 2025, indicating a growth rate of 14.2% [2] - The gross margin for 2024 is projected at 33.9%, slightly up from 33.2% in 2023, while the return on equity (ROE) is expected to be 10.8% in 2024, increasing to 14.5% by 2027 [2] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 was 1.39 yuan, with projections of 1.61 yuan in 2025 and 2.32 yuan in 2027 [2] Market Position - The company maintains a leading position in the DCS market across various sectors, ranking first in the chemical, petrochemical, building materials, and paper industries [1] - The SIS market share reached 31.2% in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of being the domestic leader [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company has demonstrated stable annual performance, with a revenue of 9.139 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.02%. The net profit attributable to the parent company reached 1.092 billion yuan, up 9.60% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding GDR exchange losses grew by 20.26% to 1.012 billion yuan [1] - The company's market share in core business has improved, with a DCS market share of 40.4% in 2024, an increase of 2.6 percentage points from the previous year. In the chemical sector, the DCS market share reached 62.6%, up 6.3 percentage points, and in the petrochemical sector, it reached 56.2%, up 6.9 percentage points [1] - The company has successfully expanded its international business and achieved breakthroughs in its robotics business, with export revenue accounting for 8.25% of total revenue, growing by 118.27% year-on-year [1] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue for 2024 was 9.139 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 6.0%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.117 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 1.4% [2] - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 33.9%, slightly up from 33.2% in 2023. The return on equity (ROE) for 2024 was 10.8% [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at 1.41 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.07 [2] Business Segment Performance - In the chemical industry, the company achieved revenue of 3.366 billion yuan in 2024, with a gross margin of 35.28%, an increase of 3.47 percentage points year-on-year. The petrochemical sector generated 1.854 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 40.11% [1] - The pharmaceutical and food industry saw a revenue increase of 17.38% to 741 million yuan, while the oil and gas sector, as a new focus area, achieved a revenue of 885 million yuan, growing by 47.84% [1] Future Earnings Forecast - The company is expected to continue expanding its product offerings and integrating technology, with projected EPS of 1.61 yuan, 1.91 yuan, and 2.32 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, corresponding to P/E ratios of 32.47, 27.40, and 22.55 [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index in the next six months [5][19]. Core Viewpoints - The company has shown steady revenue growth, achieving an annual revenue of 9.139 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.02%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.117 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.38% [2][10]. - The company is actively participating in the global digitalization trend, integrating digital technology with manufacturing and market advantages to support the widespread application of large models in the industry [3][10]. - The company has established a robotics product business system, contributing to its revenue growth and enhancing its competitive position in both traditional and emerging industries [4]. Financial Summary - **Revenue and Profit Forecasts**: The company is projected to achieve revenues of 10.263 billion yuan, 11.594 billion yuan, and 13.188 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 1.281 billion yuan, 1.577 billion yuan, and 1.924 billion yuan in the same years [10]. - **Key Financial Metrics**: The company's return on equity (ROE) is forecasted to improve from 11.0% in 2024 to 14.3% by 2027. The earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase from 1.41 yuan in 2024 to 2.43 yuan in 2027 [10][12]. - **Market Position**: The company maintains a leading market share in the domestic DCS market at 40.4%, with significant shares in the chemical and petrochemical sectors [9]. Industry Insights - The demand for industrial automation and smart manufacturing products is on the rise, with significant revenue contributions from control systems and industrial software, which grew by 7.87% and 20.70%, respectively [4]. - The company is benefiting from stable growth in traditional industries such as petrochemicals and chemicals, while also tapping into emerging sectors like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage [4]. Conclusion - The report indicates a positive outlook for the company, driven by its strategic initiatives in digital transformation and robust market positioning, suggesting continued growth in revenue and profitability in the coming years [10].

Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office of China has published a patent application by Zhongkong Technology Co., Ltd. for a method and device related to PID loop correlation analysis, with the publication number CN 119758958 A and application date of December 2024 [1] - The patent involves a method that includes obtaining self-control rate data and stability rate data of PID loops, generating frequent item sets based on this data, and iteratively creating candidate item sets to derive association rules [1] - The invention utilizes data mining algorithms to uncover hidden nonlinear relationships and complex patterns in PID system evaluation data, aiming to enhance production processes and fault warning handling through deeper analysis of high-dimensional data [1] Group 2 - Zhongkong Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1999 and is located in Hangzhou, primarily engaged in software and information technology services [2] - The company has a registered capital of 7,905.91256 million RMB and a paid-in capital of 7,859.24676 million RMB [2] - Zhongkong Technology has invested in 39 companies, participated in 4,048 bidding projects, and holds 295 trademark records and 1,799 patent records, along with 232 administrative licenses [2]

Summary of Conference Call Records Company and Industry - The conference call pertains to a company transitioning from a traditional DCS hardware provider to an industrial AI solutions provider, focusing on automation and digital transformation in the industrial sector, particularly in chemical and petrochemical industries [1][6][40]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Financial Performance and Dividends** - The company reported a strong profit growth despite challenges during its transformation phase, with cumulative dividends nearing 1.82 billion yuan over the past five years. A proposed dividend of 558 million yuan for 2024 was announced, representing approximately 50% of the net profit [1]. 2. **Cost Management and Efficiency** - The sales expense ratio decreased from over 15% to around 8%, while management expenses were cut by more than half. R&D expenses remained stable at about 11% [2]. 3. **Growth in Industrial AI and Subscription Revenue** - The company is focusing on industrial AI, with significant growth in subscription-based revenue and orders in the robotics sector. The last quarter saw over 100 million yuan in orders from software-defined business models [3][4]. 4. **Market Share and Global Expansion** - The market share for core control systems surpassed 40%, with significant growth in overseas revenue, which doubled year-on-year. The company aims to leverage its strong position in the petrochemical sector to drive further growth [5]. 5. **Technological Transformation** - The company is transitioning to an industrial AI model, emphasizing the importance of data architecture and AI capabilities in enhancing operational efficiency and product offerings [7][8][9]. 6. **AI and Automation Integration** - The integration of AI into industrial processes is expected to revolutionize operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs. The company is developing a comprehensive AI-driven architecture to support this transition [10][12]. 7. **Product Development and Innovation** - The company is focusing on developing AI-driven products and solutions tailored to the needs of the process industry, including safety, quality, and efficiency improvements [10][11][13]. 8. **Sustainability and ESG Initiatives** - The company has made significant strides in ESG, achieving an MSCI ESG rating upgrade to 'A' and contributing to substantial carbon reduction efforts [39]. 9. **Future Growth and Strategic Goals** - The company aims to become a leading player in industrial AI, with ambitious revenue targets for subscription services and robotics, projecting revenues of over 5 billion yuan in the near future [52]. Other Important but Overlooked Content - The company is actively pursuing international expansion, particularly in high-end markets, and is establishing a research institute in Singapore to focus on advanced AI technologies [50]. - The shift to a subscription-based model is designed to make advanced industrial software more accessible, allowing clients to utilize AI technologies at a lower cost [33]. - The company is enhancing its digital infrastructure to support internal operations and customer engagement, including the development of a cloud showroom for product demonstrations [38]. This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call, highlighting the company's strategic direction, financial performance, and commitment to innovation in the industrial AI space.

Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue reached 9.139 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.02% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.117 billion yuan, up 1.38% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 1.038 billion yuan, reflecting a 9.51% increase [1] - The operating cash flow net amount was 434 million yuan, a significant increase of 126.69% year-on-year, mainly due to optimized sales and procurement contract terms [1] Group 2: Market Position and Industry Demand - The company maintains a leading position in its industry, with a DCS market share of 40.4% and an SIS domestic market share of 31.2% [1] - Revenue from the petrochemical and chemical industries grew steadily, reaching increases of 10.59% and 5.89% respectively, while new emerging industries such as oil and gas and liquor saw significant demand growth, with oil and gas revenue increasing by 47.84% and pharmaceutical and food revenue increasing by 17.38% [1] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The company is expanding its AI+ industrial strategy, promoting a new architecture for enterprise intelligent operations driven by AI [2] - The UCS general control system features software-defined, fully digital, and cloud-native characteristics, achieving a 90% reduction in cabinet room space and an 80% decrease in cable costs [2] - The TPT time-sequence industrial model has achieved breakthroughs in real-time optimization and closed-loop control, providing over 50% efficiency improvement for clients [2] Group 4: International Expansion and New Business - The company's overseas revenue reached 749 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 118.27%, accounting for approximately 8.25% of total revenue [3] - New signed overseas contracts totaled 1.355 billion yuan, with collaborations with top international clients such as Saudi Aramco and Mitsubishi Chemical [3] - The company's robotics business generated revenue of 56.017 million yuan, with new orders amounting to 167 million yuan, marking a significant entry into the robotics market [3] Group 5: Marketing Innovations and Customer Engagement - The company has expanded its customer base to 34,900, implementing three innovative marketing models, including the establishment of 200 5S stores and a subscription model that has signed 622 clients [4] - The S2B online platform integrates AI capabilities to provide intelligent analysis and precise matching for clients [4] - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 10.601 billion, 12.130 billion, and 13.776 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 1.290 billion, 1.584 billion, and 1.984 billion yuan [4]