Goldcard(SZ:300349) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-29 10:46Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024 and Q1 2025, indicating challenges in maintaining growth amidst market conditions [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 3.066 billion, a decrease of 3.4%, and a net profit of 360 million, down 11.9% [1]. - For Q1 2025, revenue was 702 million, a decline of 2.3%, with a net profit of 44 million, down 55.8% [1]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 39.7%, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points, and the net profit margin was 12%, down 1.3 percentage points [2]. - In Q1 2025, the gross profit margin fell to 35.2%, down 5.8 percentage points, and the net profit margin was 6.2%, down 8.1 percentage points [2]. Business Segmentation - The revenue from smart residential gas terminals and systems accounted for approximately 56.5%, while smart commercial gas terminals and systems contributed about 22.9% in 2024 [2]. - The commercial gas customer demand is gradually recovering, and the company is leveraging policy opportunities in urban safety projects to strengthen market share [2]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is enhancing strategic partnerships, including collaborations with Hangzhou Gas and Shunwu Technology to develop smart gas information and automation systems [2]. - A memorandum of understanding was signed with Huawei HiSilicon to explore applications in digital gas, digital water, and new energy sectors [2]. - The company is focusing on R&D with a spending rate of over 7%, targeting innovations in quality flow meters and digital management systems [2]. Market Position and Future Outlook - The company holds the leading global market share in smart gas meters as of 2023, with plans to expand into digital water, energy, and process sectors [2]. - The government has issued policies to promote digital upgrades and smart management of municipal infrastructure, which is expected to support long-term growth [2]. - The profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are adjusted to 383 million, 436 million, and 504 million respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.92, 1.04, and 1.20 [3].