Core Insights - The company reported a slight decline in annual revenue for 2024, with total revenue of 48.615 billion yuan, down 0.35% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.63% to 4.076 billion yuan [1] Group 1: Energy Storage Business - The energy storage business saw significant growth, with cell shipments reaching 50.45 GWh, a year-on-year increase of 91.9%, securing the second-largest global market share [2] - Revenue from the energy storage segment reached 19 billion yuan, supported by advancements in product technology, including the fourth-generation Mr.Big series cells [2] - The company’s 60 GWh super factory commenced production by the end of 2024, with a Malaysian production line expected to start in early 2026, enhancing global delivery capabilities [2] Group 2: Power Battery Sales - Power battery shipments totaled 30.29 GWh in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.87%, although revenue declined by 20.08% to 19.167 billion yuan due to fluctuations in downstream customer sales [3] - The company maintained a strong position in the commercial vehicle sector, achieving a market share of 12.15%, ranking second in the industry [3] Group 3: Consumer Battery Performance - The consumer battery segment generated revenue of 10.322 billion yuan, up 23.44% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 27.58%, an increase of 3.85 percentage points [4] - The company achieved full production and sales capacity in the small cylindrical battery segment, expanding its market share in various applications [4] - New market entries include BBU/eVTOL/robotics, with production capabilities from the Chengdu base and a Malaysian factory set to enhance customer demand fulfillment [4] Group 4: Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The company anticipates revenue growth from 63.44 billion yuan in 2025 to 99.43 billion yuan in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 31%, 25%, and 25% respectively [5] - Net profit is projected to rise from 5.66 billion yuan in 2025 to 7.82 billion yuan in 2027, with corresponding growth rates of 39%, 21%, and 14% [5] - Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to increase to 3.8 yuan by 2027, with price-to-earnings (PE) ratios decreasing from 14 to 10 over the same period, maintaining a "buy" rating due to the company's leadership in the lithium battery industry [5]
亿纬锂能(300014):业绩符合市场预期 储能业务持续放量