CRM(SH:688396) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-02 08:36Core Viewpoint - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026, lowering the target price to RMB 52.9, indicating a potential upside of 15%, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q1, the company reported revenue of RMB 2.36 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11%, but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11 [2]. - The gross margin was 25.3%, down 1.2 percentage points year-on-year and down 2.1 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to depreciation from high-end mask production facilities [2]. - Operating profit reached RMB 140 million, a year-on-year increase of 46%, but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 50% [2]. - Net profit was RMB 83.22 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 151%, but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 68% [2]. Market Trends - The automotive electronics sector is experiencing a slowdown in growth, yet it continues to benefit from the trends of electrification and intelligence [1]. - The consumer electronics sector is entering a peak season, with growth expected due to changes brought by AI innovations [1]. - Demand in the new energy sector is anticipated to remain upward, while the industrial control sector's demand is stable [1]. Valuation - The company's forward P/E ratio stands at 44.8x, suggesting room for upward movement relative to historical high valuations [2]. - The valuation is based on a segmented approach, assigning target P/E ratios of 60x, 62x, and 38x for manufacturing and services, products and solutions, and supporting services, respectively [2].