Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Central Enterprises New Momentum Theme Index has experienced a decline, reflecting the overall performance of selected central enterprise listed companies in manufacturing, technology, and modern services sectors [1][2] Group 1: Index Performance - The index opened lower and fluctuated, closing down 0.23% at 1593.32 points with a trading volume of 17.177 billion yuan [1] - Over the past month, the index has decreased by 0.93%, and it has fallen by 2.38% over the last three months and year-to-date [1] Group 2: Index Composition - The index comprises 45 representative listed companies from central enterprises under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, focusing on R&D investment, profitability, and industry cross-integration [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index are Hikvision (10.25%), Guodian NARI (9.28%), Changan Automobile (8.8%), AVIC Optoelectronics (7.12%), China Merchants Highway (3.75%), AVIC On-board (3.65%), Shenzhen South Road (3.58%), China Software (3.51%), Baoxin Software (3.4%), and AVIC High-Tech (2.74%) [1] Group 3: Market Distribution - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (58.81%), followed by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (40.91%) and the Beijing Stock Exchange (0.28%) [1] - The industry distribution of the index holdings shows that industrials account for 47.74%, information technology for 34.27%, consumer discretionary for 9.20%, financials for 4.14%, communication services for 3.83%, and materials for 0.83% [2] Group 4: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December each year [2] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 20.686 billion yuan for 2024, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.354 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 0.45% [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 6.591 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 39.77% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.56%, with a net profit of 841 million yuan, up 88.79% year-on-year but down 0.43% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The company's gross profit margin for its main business decreased by 1.31 percentage points to 36.54%, with the gross margin for electrical connectors down by 1.48 percentage points to 39.37% [3] - The company’s sales expenses decreased by 6.79% to 488 million yuan, and management expenses fell by 7.37% to 1.235 billion yuan, indicating effective cost control [3] Group 2: Strategic Developments - The company maintained a customer-driven approach in 2024, solidifying its position as a preferred supplier in the defense sector while expanding its presence in the civilian sector, particularly in new industries [2] - The company is actively preparing for increased demand in the defense sector, with accounts payable reaching a historical high of 6.574 billion yuan by the end of 2024 [4] - The company plans to invest 2.201 billion yuan in 2025 to further expand capacity in response to anticipated market growth [4] Group 3: Market Outlook - The company expects net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 to be 3.73 billion, 4.11 billion, and 4.52 billion yuan, representing year-on-year growth rates of 11%, 10%, and 10% respectively [4] - The company is focusing on emerging sectors such as data centers, enhancing its growth certainty through increased investment in R&D, which rose by 2.48% to 2.252 billion yuan [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9] Core Viewpoints - The company is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth in 2024 through vertical integration in military products and horizontal expansion in emerging industries, with a notable comparative advantage amidst fluctuations in defense demand [2][6] - The company reported a revenue of 20.686 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.354 billion yuan, up 0.45% year-on-year [6] - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 6.591 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 39.77% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.56%, with a net profit of 841 million yuan, up 88.79% year-on-year [6] Summary by Sections Business Performance - The company actively stocked up in Q4 2024 to meet surging short-term demand, resulting in accounts payable reaching a historical high of 6.574 billion yuan [8] - Fixed asset balance at the end of 2024 reached 6.493 billion yuan, a 45% increase from the beginning of the year, driven by the completion of several key projects [8] Financial Forecast and Valuation - The forecasted net profit for 2025-2027 is 3.731 billion, 4.114 billion, and 4.524 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 11%, 10%, and 10% [8] - Corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are projected to be 24, 21, and 20 times for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 [8] Cost Management - The company has implemented a comprehensive cost management mechanism, resulting in a slight decrease in gross margin to 36.54% due to changes in revenue structure [12] - Research and development expenses increased by 2.48% to 2.252 billion yuan, reflecting a commitment to innovation and growth in emerging sectors [12]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of 52.29 CNY, up from the previous forecast of 47.17 CNY [2][11]. Core Insights - The company achieved revenue growth in 2024, with a notable improvement in Q4 performance. The ability to control costs has been consistently enhanced. The company is expanding into new business areas such as civil aviation, satellite internet, data centers, smart connected vehicles, and low-altitude economy, which is expected to lead to high-quality development [3][11]. Financial Summary - For 2024, the company is projected to achieve a revenue of 20,686 million CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.04%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 3,354 million CNY, a slight increase of 0.45% [5][11]. - The Q4 2024 results show significant improvement, with revenue reaching 6,690 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 41.89% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 36.59%. The net profit for Q4 is projected at 848 million CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 90.13% [11]. - The company has successfully reduced its selling expense ratio to 2.36% and management expense ratio to 5.97%, indicating effective cost management strategies [11]. Business Expansion and Strategy - The company is focusing on its "14th Five-Year Plan" to enhance its strategic management system and is targeting emerging and future industries. Key areas of expansion include civil high-end manufacturing, communication and industrial businesses, and the new energy sector [11]. - The company aims to strengthen its position in the new energy vehicle sector by enhancing its supply chain with major domestic and international clients, while also expanding its capabilities in low-altitude economy industries [11]. Market Performance - The stock has shown a 52-week price range of 31.39 CNY to 47.56 CNY, with a current market capitalization of 88,861 million CNY [6][11]. - The company’s price-to-earnings ratio is currently at 26.61, with projections indicating a decrease to 19.11 by 2027 [5][14]. Future Projections - Revenue is expected to grow to 22,256 million CNY in 2025, 24,553 million CNY in 2026, and 27,106 million CNY in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 3,723 million CNY, 4,155 million CNY, and 4,651 million CNY respectively [5][13]. - The report anticipates a continued upward trend in profitability and operational efficiency, supported by strategic cost management and market demand recovery [11].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 20.686 billion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.354 billion yuan, up by 0.45% [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a record revenue of 6.591 billion yuan, an increase of 39.77%, and a net profit of 841 million yuan, up by 88.79% [1] - For the entire year of 2024, revenue from electrical connectors and integrated interconnect components reached 16.210 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.58% [1] - Revenue from optical connectors and other optical devices, as well as optoelectronic equipment, declined by 9.70% to 2.842 billion yuan [1] - Revenue from liquid cooling solutions and other products grew by 14.44% to 1.634 billion yuan [1] - The company plans to achieve a revenue of 20.6 billion yuan in 2025, a slight decrease of 0.41%, and a total profit of 3.8 billion yuan, an increase of 0.85% [1] Group 2: Strategic Developments - The company has significantly increased its fixed assets to 6.493 billion yuan, with multiple parks completed and operational [2] - The company is focusing on high-end interconnect technology and has completed construction on several industrial parks, including the Luoyang basic components industrial park and the South China industrial base [2] - The company aims to leverage the recovery in defense demand and emerging industries such as civil aviation and satellite internet to drive growth [2] - The company is positioned as a leader in military connectors with a high market share, expecting revenue growth to rebound with increased demand in the military sector [2] - The company is enhancing its capabilities in the new energy vehicle sector, focusing on major international and domestic clients to ensure sustainable growth [2] Group 3: Earnings Forecast - The company has adjusted its revenue growth rate and gross margin based on the 2024 annual report, lowering the EPS forecast for 2025 and 2026 to 1.77 yuan and 2.08 yuan, respectively [3] - A new EPS forecast for 2027 is set at 2.41 yuan, with a target price of 47.79 yuan based on a 27x PE ratio for comparable companies [3]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.46% on March 31, with four sectors rising, led by telecommunications and home appliances, which increased by 0.58% and 0.37% respectively [1] - The sectors with the largest declines were electric power equipment and national defense industry, which dropped by 1.94% and 1.81% respectively [1] - Overall, there was a net outflow of 40.409 billion yuan in the main funds across the two markets, with five sectors experiencing net inflows [1] Sector Performance - The public utilities sector had the largest net inflow of funds, totaling 311 million yuan, while it rose by 0.15% [1] - The steel sector also saw a net inflow of 283 million yuan despite a decline of 1.45% [1] - A total of 26 sectors experienced net outflows, with electric power equipment leading at 5.832 billion yuan, followed by machinery equipment with 5.311 billion yuan [1] National Defense Industry - The national defense industry saw a decline of 1.81% with a net outflow of 2.175 billion yuan [2] - Out of 139 stocks in this sector, 22 rose while 115 fell, including one stock that hit the daily limit down [2] - The top three stocks with net inflows were Yaxing Anchor Chain (22.978 million yuan), Zhongke Haixun (21.664 million yuan), and Aopu Optoelectronics (15.279 million yuan) [2] National Defense Industry Outflows - The top three stocks with the largest net outflows were Guangqi Technology (-24.526 million yuan), Jingjiawei (-13.736 million yuan), and Tianhai Defense (-13.063 million yuan) [4] - Other notable outflows included China Shipbuilding (-8.134 million yuan) and AVIC Heavy Machinery (-9.586 million yuan) [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 47.79 CNY [2][5] Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 20.686 billion CNY in 2024, representing a growth of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 3.354 billion CNY, up by 0.45% [1][9] - In Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of 6.591 billion CNY, marking a significant increase of 39.77%, and a net profit of 841 million CNY, which is an impressive growth of 88.79% [1][9] - The company plans to achieve a revenue of 20.6 billion CNY in 2025, a slight decrease of 0.41%, with a total profit of 3.8 billion CNY, reflecting a growth of 0.85% [9] Financial Performance Summary - The company's revenue for 2023 was 20.074 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 26.7%, and is projected to reach 23.778 billion CNY in 2025, showing a growth of 14.9% [3][12] - The gross profit margin for 2024 is reported at 36.6%, down from 38.0% in 2023, while the net profit margin is at 16.2% for 2024 [3][12] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is 1.58 CNY, with projections of 1.77 CNY for 2025 and 2.08 CNY for 2026 [3][12] Business Development and Strategy - The company is focusing on expanding its capabilities in high-end interconnect technology and has completed several industrial parks to enhance production capacity [9] - The company aims to leverage opportunities in defense, civil aviation, satellite internet, and other emerging industries to drive future growth [9] - The company is positioned as a leader in military connectors, with a high market share, and anticipates a recovery in demand within the military sector [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a total revenue of 20.686 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.354 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 0.45% [1][8] - The growth in performance is attributed to the company's focus on high-end manufacturing sectors such as defense, aerospace, communication networks, and new energy vehicles, with stable market demand [8] - The company has made significant advancements in original technology research and development, particularly in high-speed and miniaturized data communication, solidifying its technological leadership [8] - The company continues to implement an innovation-driven development strategy, enhancing its independent innovation capabilities and expanding production capacity through various investment projects [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2024 is 20.686 billion yuan, with projected growth rates of 9.71% in 2025 and 14.41% in 2026 [9] - The net profit forecast for 2025 is 3.704 billion yuan, with further increases to 4.262 billion yuan in 2026 and 4.637 billion yuan in 2027 [9] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 1.75 yuan in 2025, increasing to 2.01 yuan in 2026 and 2.19 yuan in 2027 [9] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 26.49 in 2024 to 19.16 in 2027, indicating potential valuation improvement [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price set for the next six months [5]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 20.69 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.35 billion yuan, up 0.45% year-on-year. The fourth quarter of 2024 saw significant growth, with revenue reaching 6.59 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 39.77% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.56% [1][3]. - The company is focusing on emerging industries such as civil aviation, satellite internet, data centers, and smart connected vehicles, which are expected to drive future growth [2][3]. - The company is well-positioned in high-growth sectors including military, low-altitude economy, communications, and new energy vehicles, indicating a stable growth outlook for its performance [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported a stable expense ratio of 18.75% for 2024, with specific expense ratios for sales, management, finance, and R&D at 2.36%, 5.97%, -0.46%, and 10.89% respectively [2]. - The inventory balance at the end of the period was 4.70 billion yuan, accounting for 22.72% of revenue, which is manageable and indicates good asset turnover [2]. - The company’s net profit forecast for 2025-2026 has been adjusted to 4.05 billion yuan and 4.75 billion yuan respectively, with a projected net profit of 5.63 billion yuan for 2027 [3][4]. Valuation Metrics - The company’s projected P/E ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 21.95, 18.69, and 15.78 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation trend [4][9]. - The company’s revenue growth rates are projected at 16.14%, 16.71%, and 17.82% for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting a positive growth trajectory [4][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook based on its market position and growth potential [3][6]. Core Insights - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 20.69 billion yuan, a year-over-year increase of 3.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.35 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 0.4% [1]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in net profit, which grew by 89% year-over-year, with a quarterly revenue of 6.59 billion yuan, marking a 39.8% increase [1]. - The company is focusing on new industries such as civil aviation, satellite internet, data centers, and smart connected vehicles, aiming to create new growth points [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a stable profit margin in 2024, with a gross margin of 36.6% and a net margin of 17.2% [1]. - The fourth quarter gross margin improved by 1.4 percentage points to 36.6%, while the net margin increased by 3.1 percentage points to 13.6% [1]. Product Segmentation - Revenue from electrical connectors and integrated interconnect components was 16.21 billion yuan, up 4.6% year-over-year, accounting for 78% of total revenue [2]. - Revenue from optical connectors and other optical devices decreased by 9.7% to 2.84 billion yuan, representing 14% of total revenue [2]. - Revenue from liquid cooling solutions and other products increased by 14.4% to 1.63 billion yuan, making up 8% of total revenue [2]. Cost Management - The company successfully reduced its expense ratio by 0.7 percentage points to 18.7% in 2024, with sales and management expense ratios decreasing [3]. - Accounts receivable increased by 27.0% to 16.73 billion yuan, while contract liabilities decreased by 37.5% to 0.28 billion yuan [3]. Future Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 3.76 billion yuan, 4.15 billion yuan, and 4.49 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [3]. - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings ratio of 24x for 2025, 21x for 2026, and 20x for 2027 [3].