Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating that the stock price is expected to outperform the benchmark index by over 20% within the next six months [25]. Core Insights - The company is a leading domestic network equipment manufacturer, providing research and manufacturing services for switches, routers, wireless products, and communication device components. The core product is switches, which account for over 80% of revenue. In 2023, the company reported revenues of 2.075 billion yuan and a net profit of 144 million yuan, showing a slight decline year-on-year due to adjustments in large customer project cooperation and market downturns. However, the company has maintained a growth trend with a five-year CAGR of 18.10% for revenue and 70.48% for net profit [34][55]. - The network equipment industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by multiple factors, including the demand for AI computing power and increased capital expenditures from cloud vendors and operators. The Chinese switch market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.69% from 2022 to 2025, outpacing global growth [55][79]. - The company is expanding into the automotive electronics sector, establishing a joint venture to enhance its presence in this market. The automotive Ethernet market in China is expected to grow significantly, providing new growth opportunities for the company [55][18]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has over 20 years of industry experience and has established a stable shareholding structure, with the actual controller holding over 30% of shares. This stability is beneficial for long-term development and operational efficiency [49][44]. Business Performance - The company's switch business has shown rapid growth, with revenues of 1.679 billion yuan in 2023 and a five-year CAGR of 22.53%. The proportion of switch business in total revenue has increased from 67.28% in 2018 to 89.10% in 2023 [12][11]. Financial Analysis - The company has maintained a stable management expense ratio, with projections for 2024-2026 at 1.85%, 1.68%, and 1.59% respectively. R&D expenses are expected to increase, reflecting ongoing investments in new business and product development [20][24]. Market Outlook - The report anticipates that the company's revenue will grow to 2.502 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth rate of 20.6%. The net profit is projected to reach 181 million yuan, reflecting a 25.3% increase [55][24].
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