Sinomine(SZ:002738) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-30 08:41Core Viewpoint - The company reported its Q3 2025 results, showing a mixed performance with revenue growth but significant declines in net profit, driven by fluctuations in lithium prices and ongoing project developments [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 4.818 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.99% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 204 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 62.58% - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 122 million yuan, down 70.60% - In Q3 2025 alone, the company reported a revenue of 1.551 billion yuan, up 35.19% year-on-year but down 10.34% quarter-on-quarter - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3 was 115 million yuan, an increase of 58.18% year-on-year and up 352.11% quarter-on-quarter - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items for Q3 was also 115 million yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 488.28% and up 425.31% quarter-on-quarter [1]. Lithium Price Recovery - The rebound in lithium prices, driven by domestic resource disruptions and improved downstream demand, supported the company's performance in Q3 2025 - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate in Q3 2025 was 72,352.27 yuan/ton, down 8.30% year-on-year but up 12.11% quarter-on-quarter - The average price of battery-grade lithium hydroxide was 73,611.36 yuan/ton, down 9.49% year-on-year but up 4.68% quarter-on-quarter - The increase in lithium prices and improved sales volume led to a notable recovery in the profitability of the company's lithium salt business [2]. Project Developments - The company is making progress on its copper and multi-metal recycling projects, with the Zambia Kitumba copper mine project advancing as planned - The project includes a design capacity of 3.5 million tons/year for ore extraction and 60,000 tons/year for copper smelting - The Namibia multi-metal recycling project is also progressing well, with the installation of the first rotary kiln for the pyrometallurgical process [3]. Investment Outlook - The company maintains a leading position in the global cesium and rubidium salt market, with stable performance expected - The recovery in lithium prices and improved demand, along with the successful progress of new projects, may signal a turnaround in overall performance - Projected net profits for 2025-2027 are estimated at 379 million, 973 million, and 2.208 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS of 0.53, 1.35, and 3.06 yuan, and PE ratios of 100.14, 39.01, and 17.19x respectively [4].