凯格精机：去年净利润同比增逾三成

Core Viewpoint - 凯格精机 reported a strong performance in 2024 with significant revenue and profit growth driven by increased demand in consumer electronics, AI servers, and new energy vehicles [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved an annual revenue of 856.60 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.75% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 70.52 million yuan, up 34.12% year-on-year [1] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 63.58 million yuan, reflecting a 60.25% increase [1] - The comprehensive gross profit margin for the company's products was 32.21%, an increase of 2.38 percentage points year-on-year [1] - Contract liabilities at the end of the period increased by 87.02% compared to the beginning of the period, indicating a strong order backlog [1] Growth Drivers - Revenue growth was primarily attributed to the recovery in demand for consumer electronics, particularly smartphones, as well as the growth in AI server demand and the increasing penetration of new energy vehicles [1] - The increase in net profit was mainly due to overall revenue growth and a higher proportion of high-margin business in the revenue structure [1] - The optimization of packaging equipment design improved the gross profit margin by 9.18 percentage points [1] R&D and Innovation - The company’s R&D center made several technological innovations, including the application of AI visual models for chip detection and defect detection in packaging equipment [2] - New technologies such as 3D vision were applied to improve the precision and efficiency of dispensing processes [2] - During the reporting period, the company obtained 18 new authorized invention patents and 30 utility model patents, and jointly applied for an invention patent with Huawei [2] Product Development - The company made progress in the delivery of products in SIP packaging, semiconductor testing, and automotive electronics [2] - It has developed core products for the advanced packaging and semiconductor industry, including SIC wafer aging equipment and SICKGD sorting equipment [2] - The company successfully expanded into the optical communication industry, launching an automated line for 800G optical modules [2] Future Plans - For 2025, the company aims to continue seizing market opportunities and increasing market share while maintaining a focus on long-term development strategies [2] - The company plans to invest steadily to lay a solid foundation for sustained growth [2] - Internally, the company will continue to promote lean and efficient operations, focusing on improving efficiency through processes, innovation for profit, and management for effectiveness [2]