Core Viewpoint - Bohui Paper's operational efficiency and employee engagement are improving, supported by its partnership with Lee & Man Paper, enhancing its long-term competitiveness [1] Investment Highlights - The profit forecast has been adjusted, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Expected EPS for the company from 2025 to 2027 is projected at 0.19, 0.42, and 0.61 yuan respectively. The average PB of comparable companies is 1.40X, and considering the recovery in white card paper demand, a PB of 1.3X is assigned for 2025, leading to a target price of 7.28 yuan [2] - Bohui Paper has a total paper production capacity of 4.1 million tons across its Shandong and Jiangsu bases. The Shandong base primarily produces white card paper, box board, and cultural paper with a capacity of 2.1 million tons, while the Jiangsu base focuses on white card paper, with a capacity expansion to 2 million tons [2] Strategic Positioning - Bohui Paper and Lee & Man Paper have established a north-south production layout. Lee & Man's white card paper capacity is concentrated in Ningbo and Guangxi, coordinating national sales and improving production, sales, and logistics efficiency. In 2024, Lee & Man's white card paper revenue is expected to be approximately 22.1 billion yuan, with a sales volume of about 4.85 million tons [3] - The gross profit margin for Lee & Man's white card paper is projected to be over 4 percentage points higher than Bohui's, with margins of 14.9% and 9.4% respectively in 2024. Following recent price increases, Bohui's white card paper profitability is expected to improve slightly, with potential for further profit expansion if paper prices rise [3]
博汇纸业(600966)深度报告:背靠金光纸业 长期竞争力持续增强