Core Viewpoint - The company has steadily expanded over thirty years, becoming a leading integrated paper and pulp enterprise with a comprehensive industrial chain, and is expected to see significant profit growth in the coming years due to improved supply-demand dynamics and cost optimization from its integrated operations [1][2]. Company Overview - Established in 1995 and headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong, the company is the world's largest paper producer and a leader in integrated pulp and paper operations, with a design capacity exceeding 23 million tons [1]. - The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% in revenue over the past decade, with projected revenue of 63.24 billion for FY2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 1.77 billion in FY2025, representing a substantial year-on-year growth of 135% [1]. Industry Dynamics - The demand for corrugated paper is expected to remain stable, with consumption projected at 35.82 million tons and 34.07 million tons for boxboard and corrugated paper respectively in 2024, supported by a CAGR of 8.3% and 7.5% over the past five years [1][2]. - The industry has returned to a capacity expansion cycle since 2022, with increased imports due to waste bans and zero tariff policies, leading to temporary price pressures [2]. - The industry is expected to gradually improve its supply-demand balance as leading companies' capital expenditures decrease post-2025, and smaller capacities exit the market [2]. Production Capacity and Strategy - The company has been expanding its production capacity even during industry downturns, with a projected design capacity of nearly 29 million tons by June 30, 2025, and over 5 million tons of new paper capacity added from FY2022 to FY2025 [2]. - The company is focusing on high-end products such as high-grade kraft paper and white cardboard, which have higher profit margins, leading to a noticeable decrease in per-ton costs [2]. - The company is advancing its integrated pulp and paper strategy, with plans to achieve 1.02 million tons of self-sufficient raw material capacity by 2027, which will help reduce waste paper procurement costs and stabilize production quality [2]. Financial Outlook - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 3.12 billion, 3.49 billion, and 3.84 billion for FY2026 to FY2028, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 8.6X, 7.7X, and 7.0X [3]. - The current PE and price-to-book (PB) ratios are at historical lows, and with the ongoing integration of pulp and paper operations, profitability is expected to improve as the market recovers [3]. - A target price range of 6.6 to 8.0 per share is set, with a "buy" rating assigned based on relative valuation methods [3].
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