柏楚电子受益需求增加净利8.8亿 经营现金流创新高拟派现4.44亿

Core Viewpoint - The company, 柏楚电子, has demonstrated robust growth in revenue and net profit for 2024, driven by increasing domestic demand for high-power thick plate cutting and expanding international applications [1][2][3] Financial Performance - In 2024, 柏楚电子 achieved a revenue of 1.735 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.33%, and a net profit of 883 million yuan, up 21.10%, both reaching historical highs [1][2] - The company's asset-liability ratio stood at 6.02% at the end of 2024, indicating a strong financial position [3] - The net cash flow from operating activities reached 952 million yuan in 2024, marking a 10.63% increase year-on-year [3] Dividend Distribution - 柏楚电子 plans to distribute a cash dividend of 21.60 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 444 million yuan (including tax), and to increase its share capital by 4 shares for every 10 shares held [1][4] Product Performance - The revenue from flat solutions was 1.125 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for the largest share with an 11.83% increase; pipe solutions generated 380 million yuan, up 38.19%; and 3D solutions, although smaller in share, saw a remarkable growth of 409.90% with revenue of approximately 36.78 million yuan [3] Research and Development - In 2024, 柏楚电子 invested 281 million yuan in R&D, a 7.49% increase from the previous year, representing 16.19% of its revenue [5][6] - The company holds 185 patents and has a strong R&D team, with 43.55% of its 1,109 employees dedicated to research [6] Market Position - 柏楚电子 maintains a leading position in the domestic market for both low and high-power laser cutting control systems, with a significant market share in the mid-low power segment achieved through competitive performance and cost-effectiveness [7] - The company's gross margin and net margin have remained high, with gross margins of 78.97%, 80.02%, and 79.94% from 2022 to 2024, and net margins of 54.77%, 53.55%, and 53.70% during the same period [7] Strategic Collaborations - In November 2024, 柏楚电子 signed strategic cooperation agreements with 海目星 and 骄成超声 to enhance technology development and application in the laser cutting field [8]