Huahong Technology(002645) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-05-08 10:37Core Viewpoint - The company's revenue from recycling equipment has declined, and goodwill impairment in the elevator components business is expected to drag down performance in 2024. However, rare earth prices have stabilized, leading to a turnaround in Q1 2025, with expectations for the release of rare earth and magnetic material production capacity [1][3]. Financial Performance - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 0.97 billion (originally 2.66 billion), 1.16 billion (originally 3.68 billion), and 1.39 billion, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.17, 0.20, and 0.24 [2]. - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 55.76 billion, a year-on-year decline of 19%, and a net profit loss of 3.56 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 124% [2]. - The significant increase in loss is attributed to a goodwill impairment of 3.34 billion for the elevator components subsidiary, Weierman, and declines in revenue from recycling equipment, waste recycling, and rare earth resource utilization, which fell by 12%, 40%, and 41%, respectively [2]. Rare Earth and Magnetic Material Business - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 14.36 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19%, and a net profit of 0.31 billion, marking a turnaround from losses [3]. - The improvement in performance is due to the stabilization and recovery of rare earth prices, better performance in rare earth resource utilization, and a reduction in inventory impairment provisions compared to the same period last year [3]. - The company sold 5,834 tons of rare earth resources in 2024 and currently has an annual recycling capacity of over 12,000 tons. The magnetic material sales volume reached 11,800 tons, with an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons [3]. Policy Support for Recycling Business - The government is increasing support for recycling businesses, with a doubling of support for the "old-for-new" program, allocating 3 trillion in long-term special treasury bonds to boost consumer recycling [4]. - In 2024, over 1.38 million electric bicycles were recycled, with subsidies exceeding 600 million, leading to sales of 3.74 billion. The program will expand in 2025 [4]. - The automotive sector will also see expanded coverage for scrapping old vehicles and optimized processes for subsidy approvals, which is expected to enhance recycling rates and benefit the company's recycling business [4].