Core Viewpoint - The company, Songcheng Performance, is experiencing rapid growth in new projects and is focusing on optimizing existing projects while maintaining a stable expansion of its light-asset model, leading to a "buy" rating from analysts [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 2.417 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.49%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.049 billion yuan, marking a return to profitability [2][3]. - The significant growth in 2024 is attributed to a low base from the previous year, with a notable impact from the large impairment loss recorded by Huafang Group in 2023 [3]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 2 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 525 million yuan, resulting in a dividend payout ratio of 50% [3]. Project Performance - Existing projects show mixed performance, with most under pressure; however, projects in Jiuzhai and Guilin have shown slight revenue growth [3]. - New projects are performing exceptionally well, with the Guangdong Foshan project achieving profitability in its first year and the Sanxia project generating over 100 million yuan in revenue within 100 days of opening [3]. - The company has signed a cooperation agreement for the "Silk Road Eternal Love" project, with expected service fees of 50 million yuan, set to open in July 2026 [4]. Future Outlook - For Q1 2025, the company reported a slight revenue decline to 561 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.26%, and a net profit of 246 million yuan, down 2.18% [4]. - The company is expected to see continued growth in earnings per share (EPS) from 0.45 yuan in 2025 to 0.55 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 21.3, 19.3, and 17.5 times [5]. - Analysts maintain a positive outlook on the company's growth potential, particularly with the successful launch of new projects and stable progress in light-asset contracts [5].
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