GALAXY ENT(00027) 第一上海证券·2024-08-19 07:11Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 43.54, equivalent to 14 times the 2024 EV/EBITDA [1][2]. Core Insights - The company's net revenue for Q2 2024 increased by 26.1% year-on-year and 3.5% quarter-on-quarter, reaching HKD 10.92 billion, recovering to 82.9% of the same period in 2019 [1]. - The VIP gaming table turnover rose by 58.9% year-on-year and 20.0% quarter-on-quarter, while mass gaming revenue grew by 31.9% year-on-year and 7.3% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The adjusted EBITDA increased by 28.4% year-on-year and 12.0% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 3.18 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 29.1% [1]. - The company announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.5 per share, increasing the payout ratio to 50% [1]. - The company is expanding its offerings with the introduction of a new hotel brand and ongoing construction projects, which are expected to enhance its market position [1]. Financial Summary - Total net revenue for 2023 was HKD 35.68 billion, with a projected increase to HKD 43.91 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 23.1% [3][4]. - The EBITDA for 2023 was HKD 9.96 billion, with a forecasted increase to HKD 12.62 billion in 2024, indicating a growth of 26.8% [3][4]. - Net profit for 2023 was HKD 6.83 billion, expected to rise to HKD 9.72 billion in 2024, showing a growth of 42.3% [3][4]. - The company’s cash position remains strong, with net cash of HKD 25.2 billion, one of the strongest in the industry [1].