NAURA(SZ:002371) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-04 08:48Core Viewpoint - Northern Huachuang reported strong revenue growth in Q3 2025, with significant increases in R&D investment, despite pressure on gross margins and net profit margins [1][2][3] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 27.301 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.14% [1] - In Q3 2025, the company recorded revenue of 11.160 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 39.19% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 40.63% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the first three quarters was 5.130 billion yuan, up 14.97% year-on-year [1] - In Q3 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.922 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 14.30% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 18.13% [2] Profitability Metrics - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 41.41%, down 2.81 percentage points year-on-year [2] - In Q3 2025, the gross margin was 40.31%, a decrease of 1.95 percentage points year-on-year and 0.98 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [3] - The net profit margin for the first three quarters was 18.24%, down 3.67 percentage points year-on-year [2] - In Q3 2025, the net profit margin was 15.94%, a decline of 5.01 percentage points year-on-year and 4.65 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [3] R&D and Operational Metrics - R&D expenses for the first three quarters amounted to 3.285 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49.89% [3] - The company reported a negative net cash flow from operating activities of 2.566 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a decline of 713.01% year-on-year, primarily due to increased orders and R&D expenditures [2] - As of the end of Q3 2025, inventory stood at 30.199 billion yuan, an increase of 28.62% from the beginning of the year [3] - Contract liabilities decreased by 24.30% from the beginning of the year, totaling 4.704 billion yuan [3] Future Outlook - The company forecasts revenues of 39.203 billion yuan, 48.907 billion yuan, and 60.711 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with net profits of 7.224 billion yuan, 9.410 billion yuan, and 12.211 billion yuan [3] - The current price corresponds to P/E ratios of 41, 31, and 24 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, indicating a positive growth outlook driven by the company's platform strategy [3]