STI(SZ:300416) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-27 00:38Core Viewpoint - The company reported steady growth in its financial performance for the first three quarters of 2025, with a focus on expanding its application fields and enhancing its service network [1][2][5] Financial Performance - For Q1-Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.532 billion (+9.0%) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 157 million (+7.1%), with a non-recurring net profit of 149 million (+13.9%) [1][2] - In Q3 2025, the company recorded revenue of 541 million, a year-on-year increase of 10.6% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 3.6%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 39.55 million, down 9.4% year-on-year and down 48.2% quarter-on-quarter [1][2] Margin Analysis - The gross margin for Q1-Q3 2025 was 40.8%, a decrease of 3.3 percentage points, while Q3 2025 gross margin was 38.7%, down 3.4 percentage points year-on-year and down 4.3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, attributed to increased market competition and depreciation pressure from prior capacity investments [2] - The expense ratio for Q1-Q3 2025 was 28.2%, a decrease of 2.2 percentage points, with Q3 2025 expense ratio at 27.6%, down 3.0% year-on-year but up 1.2% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting the benefits of scale as revenue expanded [2] Business Expansion - The company is actively expanding into new application fields, with its Suzhou laboratory receiving third-party laboratory accreditation from Cyrus, allowing entry into the automotive supplier system, covering electromagnetic compatibility, environmental reliability, and component testing [3] - The company is focusing on emerging industries, enhancing its testing capabilities in commercial aerospace, aviation equipment, intelligent robotics, and new energy sectors, thereby expanding its testing capabilities in various specialized areas [3] Service Network Development - The company has commenced construction of its Central China headquarters in Wuhan, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, which will support ongoing business growth through the establishment of five major testing centers [4] - The newly operational Shenyang laboratory, covering 4,500 square meters, will provide comprehensive environmental and reliability testing services, targeting the Northeast region [4] - The company has also expanded its Shenzhen laboratory, with early capacity construction expected to yield positive results, potentially stabilizing profitability as scale effects become evident [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is positioned as a leading third-party inspection and testing entity in China, with projected net profits for 2025-2027 of 305 million, 387 million, and 473 million, representing year-on-year growth rates of 32.84%, 27.00%, and 22.15%, respectively [5] - Corresponding price-to-earnings ratios are estimated at 28, 22, and 18 times for the respective years, maintaining a "buy" rating [5]