Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to BYD Electronics with a target price of HKD 54, indicating a potential upside of 36% from the current stock price of HKD 39.55 [2][3]. Core Insights - BYD Electronics reported a 38.3% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q1 2024, reaching RMB 36.5 billion, with a net profit growth of 33% [2]. - The acquisition of Jabil's manufacturing operations in Chengdu and Wuxi for RMB 15.8 billion is expected to enhance operational capabilities and contribute positively to net profit despite incurring financial costs in the short term [2]. - The automotive electronics segment is projected to grow significantly, with expected revenue growth of 50% in 2024, driven by high-value new products [2]. - The company is expanding its business boundaries into AI servers, home energy storage, smart home devices, gaming hardware, and drones, indicating a diversification strategy [2]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, BYD Electronics reported total revenue of RMB 107.19 billion, with a net profit of RMB 1.86 billion [4]. - Revenue is forecasted to grow to RMB 162.41 billion in 2024, with a net profit of RMB 5 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 25% [4]. - The gross margin is expected to stabilize around 8.3% in 2024, with net profit margins improving to 3.08% [4]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to increase from RMB 1.79 in 2023 to RMB 2.22 in 2024, representing a growth of 23.8% [4].
比亚迪电子：果链、汽车电子、AI产业链齐发力