Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 5.118 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion, up 11.41% [1] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.353 billion, a growth of 3.46%, and a net profit of 518 million, increasing by 21.57% [1] - The company plans to distribute a total cash dividend and share repurchase amounting to 426 million in 2024, representing 26.18% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [1] Financial Performance - The net profit margin has been steadily increasing, with figures of 24.28%, 27.52%, 34.03%, and 31.82% from 2021 to 2024, and reaching 38.30% in Q1 2025 [2] - The increase in net profit margin is attributed to a decrease in management and R&D expense ratios, indicating improved management efficiency and AI-driven productivity [2] - The overseas market revenue saw a significant increase of 221.48% in 2024, showcasing the company's successful international expansion [2] Product Development and Innovation - The company has a rich pipeline of self-developed products, including titles like "King of Legends 2" and "Tomb Raider: Journey," with several games set to release in 2024 [3] - The self-developed AI model "Xingyi" enhances game development automation, significantly reducing the time required for animation and map creation, thus improving overall development efficiency [3] - The AI model's application has decreased animation generation time from weeks to seconds and map creation time to an average of 3 minutes per map [3] Future Outlook - The company maintains a strong investment rating, projecting revenues of 6.039 billion, 6.945 billion, and 7.779 billion for 2025 to 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 18%, 15%, and 12% respectively [4] - Expected net profits for the same period are 2.103 billion, 2.398 billion, and 2.629 billion, with growth rates of 29%, 14%, and 10% respectively [4] - The projected price-to-earnings ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 17.0, 14.9, and 13.6 times, respectively, supporting the strong investment recommendation [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company achieved significant revenue growth in 2024, driven by overseas expansion and new game launches, with a notable performance in Q1 2025. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 5.118 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion, up 11.41% year-on-year [1] - Q4 2024 revenue was 1.191 billion, down 5.95% year-on-year, while net profit was 348 million, a decrease of 8.17% year-on-year [1] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.353 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.46%, and net profit of 518 million, up 21.57% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Growth Drivers - The company's overseas revenue reached 375 million in 2024, a significant increase of 221.48% year-on-year, with a revenue share of 9.7% [2] - The successful launch of new games such as "Dragon Valley World" in February 2025 contributed to steady revenue and performance growth in Q1 2025 [2] - The information services segment also showed robust growth, with revenue of 940 million in 2024, up 42% year-on-year, accounting for 18.4% of total revenue [2] Group 3: Cost Management and Profitability - Sales expenses increased by 29% to 459 million in Q1 2025 due to the launch of "Dragon Valley World," but the sales expense ratio improved to 33.9% [3] - The gross profit margin in Q1 2025 rose to 83.6%, and the net profit margin increased to 38.3% due to effective cost management and growth in high-margin businesses [3] Group 4: Future Prospects - The company is actively investing in AI and has a rich pipeline of new games, with several expected to launch in 2025, potentially driving further revenue growth [4] - The company anticipates net profits of 2.15 billion and 2.37 billion for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 16.8 and 15.2 [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve a revenue of 5.118 billion (up 19.16% year-on-year) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion (up 11.41% year-on-year) in 2024. The first quarter of 2025 shows a revenue of 1.353 billion (up 3.46% year-on-year) and a net profit of 518 million (up 21.57% year-on-year) [2][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 5.118 billion (up 19.16% year-on-year) and a net profit of 1.628 billion (up 11.41% year-on-year). The fourth quarter of 2024 saw a revenue of 1.191 billion (down 5.95% year-on-year) and a net profit of 348 million (down 8.17% year-on-year). The first quarter of 2025 reported a revenue of 1.353 billion (up 3.46% year-on-year) and a net profit of 518 million (up 21.57% year-on-year) [2][4]. Growth Drivers - The company has shown strong overseas performance in 2024, with overseas revenue reaching 375 million (up 221.48% year-on-year). The new game "Dragon Valley World" launched in February 2025 has driven growth, entering the iOS bestseller list on its launch day [10]. Cost Management and Profitability - The company increased its sales expenses by 29% to 459 million in the first quarter of 2025 due to the new game launch. However, the sales expense ratio decreased year-on-year. The gross margin improved to 83.6% in the first quarter of 2025, contributing to an increase in net profit margin to 38.3% [10]. AI and New Game Pipeline - The company is actively investing in AI, with the development of the "Xingyi" model and partnerships for AI applications. A rich pipeline of new games is expected to drive future performance, with several key IP products set to launch [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook on its performance and growth potential [3]. Core Insights - The company focuses on its core gaming business, driving steady growth through three main segments: R&D, publishing, and investment in IP [1]. - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 5.118 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 1.628 billion yuan, up 11.41% [1]. - For the first quarter of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.353 billion yuan, a 3.46% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 518 million yuan, which is a 21.57% growth [1]. - The overseas market continues to expand, with overseas revenue reaching 375 million yuan in 2024, a significant increase of 221.48% [1]. - The company has successfully launched several games that ranked high on various platforms, such as "OVERLORD" and "Angel's War" in South Korea and Singapore [1][2]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.156 billion yuan, 2.537 billion yuan, and 3.033 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with respective growth rates of 32.4%, 17.7%, and 19.5% [3][5]. - Revenue is expected to grow from 6.127 billion yuan in 2025 to 8.257 billion yuan in 2027, with annual growth rates of 19.7% and 14.9% [5][11]. Business Strategy - The company emphasizes a systematic R&D framework and has made significant technological investments to enhance game quality and meet player demands [2]. - It is actively pursuing a global publishing strategy, establishing deep partnerships with various overseas channels [2]. - The investment strategy focuses on early-stage investments and strategic partnerships to enhance value through post-investment support [2].

Group 1 - The China Securities 500 Quality Growth Index (930939) has shown a slight increase of 0.22% as of April 30, 2025, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Amlogic (688099) up 4.29% and Anker Innovations (300866) up 3.80% [1] - The 500 Quality Growth ETF (560500) has also risen by 0.22%, with the latest price reported at 0.92 yuan, and a significant increase in shares by 5 million this month, ranking it in the top third among comparable funds [1] - Huaxi Securities highlights the role of the Chinese version of the stabilization fund in supporting the A-share market, emphasizing a higher positioning for "stabilizing and activating the stock market" compared to previous times [1] Group 2 - The 500 Quality Growth ETF closely tracks the China Securities 500 Quality Growth Index, which selects 100 companies with high profitability, sustainable earnings, and strong cash flow from the broader 500 Index [2] - As of March 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index include Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (600988) and Ninebot (689009), with the top ten stocks accounting for a total weight of 24.26% [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 5.118 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion yuan, up 11.41% year-on-year. The growth was primarily driven by the robust performance of mobile gaming, which generated 4.055 billion yuan in revenue (up 13.39% year-on-year), and a significant increase in information services revenue, which reached 941 million yuan (up 41.62% year-on-year) [3][4] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.353 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.46% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 13.62%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 518 million yuan, up 21.57% year-on-year and 48.71% quarter-on-quarter, driven by effective cost control measures [3][4] - The company has a strong pipeline of new games, including titles like "Dragon Valley World" and "Douluo Continent: The Legend of Exorcism," which have performed well since their launch. The expansion of the product line is expected to continue driving growth [4][5] Financial Summary - The company forecasts revenues of 6.342 billion yuan, 7.086 billion yuan, and 7.876 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 23.9%, 11.7%, and 11.1% [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 2.167 billion yuan, 2.401 billion yuan, and 2.649 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 33.1%, 10.8%, and 10.3% [7] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be 1.01 yuan, 1.12 yuan, and 1.24 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 16.5, 14.9, and 13.5 [7]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 5.118 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion yuan, up 11.41% year-on-year. The growth was primarily driven by the robust performance of the mobile gaming business, which generated 4.055 billion yuan in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 13.39%, and the rapid growth of the information services business, which saw revenue of 941 million yuan, up 41.62% year-on-year [3][4] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.353 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.46% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 13.62%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 518 million yuan, up 21.57% year-on-year and 48.71% quarter-on-quarter, benefiting from effective cost control measures [3][4] - The company has a strong pipeline of new games, including titles like "Dragon Valley World" and others, which have performed well since their launch. The expansion of the product line is expected to continue driving growth [4] Financial Summary - The company forecasts net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 2.167 billion yuan, 2.401 billion yuan, and 2.649 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.01 yuan, 1.12 yuan, and 1.24 yuan. The current stock price corresponds to P/E ratios of 16.5, 14.9, and 13.5 for the respective years [3][5] - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from 5.118 billion yuan in 2024 to 6.342 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 23.9% [7]

Core Viewpoint - The company achieved significant revenue growth in 2024 and continued this trend into Q1 2025, driven by both established and new game titles, as well as effective cost management [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 5.118 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion yuan, up 11.41% [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.353 billion yuan, a growth of 3.46%, with a net profit of 518 million yuan, reflecting a 21.57% increase [1][2]. Group 2: Game Operations and Releases - The revenue growth in 2024 was primarily due to the long-term operation of nostalgic games like "Original Legend" and "Blood of the Hero," as well as strong overseas performance, with international revenue reaching 375 million yuan, a 221% increase [2]. - The company has a rich pipeline of games, having announced 22 new titles, including "Dragon Valley World" and "Digital Monster: Source Code," with several games already launched or in testing phases [3]. Group 3: Shareholder Returns and Management Confidence - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1 yuan per 10 shares for 2024, totaling approximately 214 million yuan, with a cash dividend ratio of 26.18% [4]. - Management has committed to not reducing their holdings from 2024 to 2028 and has already completed two rounds of share buybacks, demonstrating confidence in the company's future [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The company expects continued revenue growth driven by stable operations of existing games and the release of new titles, projecting revenues of 5.99 billion, 6.56 billion, and 7.18 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [5]. - Net profits are forecasted to reach 2.13 billion, 2.38 billion, and 2.64 billion yuan for the same years, indicating a robust growth trajectory [5].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 5.118 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 19.16%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.628 billion yuan, up 11.41% year-over-year [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.353 billion yuan, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.46% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 13.62% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2025 was 518 million yuan, showing a year-over-year growth of 21.57% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 48.71% [1] - The company’s gross margin for 2024 and Q1 2025 was 81.28% and 83.57% respectively, with a slight year-over-year decrease of 2.19 percentage points for 2024 but an increase of 1.53 percentage points for Q1 2025 [3] Group 2: Product Development and Market Position - The new product "Dragon Valley World," co-published with Shengqu Games, topped the App Store game rankings on its first day and generated over 20 million yuan in revenue within five days of its launch [2] - The company has a strong pipeline of self-developed projects, including "Tomb Raider: Journey" and "Douluo Continent: Legend of the Evil," which are expected to drive future growth [2] - The company’s overseas revenue reached 375 million yuan in 2024, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 221.48% [2] Group 3: Strategic Outlook and Valuation - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 2.04 billion yuan and 2.41 billion yuan respectively, reflecting a downward adjustment of 9% and 7% due to delays in product launches [4] - The target price for the company is set at 23.88 yuan, based on a 25X PE for 2025, which is an increase from the previous target of 20.81 yuan [4] - The company maintains a "buy" rating, supported by a rich product pipeline and successful overseas expansion [4]