Tstc(SH:600552) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-04 06:47Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with a focus on the growth potential of its UTG and high-purity quartz sand products, while maintaining a "buy" rating despite lower-than-expected Q2 net profit [1][3]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 2.76 billion yuan and net profit attributable to shareholders of 50 million yuan, representing year-on-year increases of 24.7% and 23.7% respectively [1]. - Q2 2025 revenue and net profit were 1.50 billion yuan and 30 million yuan, showing year-on-year growth of 57.2% and a slight decline of 0.7% in net profit [1]. - The overall gross margin for H1 2025 was 16.4%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Segment Performance - Revenue from display materials continued to grow rapidly, with H1 2025 revenue of 2.20 billion yuan, up 43.8% year-on-year, while application materials revenue decreased by 23.8% to 490 million yuan due to falling prices [1]. - Major subsidiaries reported varying net profits, with net profits of 30 million yuan, 20 million yuan, and 80 million yuan for subsidiaries Bengbu Zhongheng, Kaisheng Materials, and Guoxian Technology, respectively [1]. International Expansion - The company's international revenue grew by 38.1% year-on-year, with Guoxian Technology establishing an international business department to explore overseas markets [1]. Cost Management - The company reduced its expense ratio by 1.4 percentage points to 13.8% in H1 2025, with improvements in sales, management, and R&D expense ratios [2]. - Operating cash flow improved significantly, reaching 260 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 802.6% due to better management of accounts receivable and inventory turnover [2]. Product Development - The company has launched a new production line for high-purity quartz sand, with expectations for accelerated application of new products in emerging industries [2]. - The UTG product line is strengthening partnerships with leading domestic end customers, leading to multiple large project orders and key technological breakthroughs [2]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its profit forecast, expecting net profits of 270 million yuan, 330 million yuan, and 380 million yuan for 2025-2027, with a CAGR of 40.3% [3]. - The target price is set at 16.94 yuan, based on a PEG ratio of 1.5x for 2025, reflecting a downward adjustment in valuation premium due to short-term revenue pressures in application materials [3].