Willsemi(603501) 招银国际·2024-08-22 14:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Willsemi, with a target price adjusted to RMB 115.39, based on a 2024E price-to-earnings ratio of 40.7 times [1][2]. Core Insights - Willsemi reported a robust performance in 1H24, with revenue increasing by 36.5% year-on-year to RMB 12 billion and net profit soaring by 790% to RMB 13.7 billion, attributed to improved consumer sentiment and growth in high-end smartphone and automotive CIS markets [1][2]. - The company's CIS sales in mobile, automotive, IoT, and medical sectors showed strong growth, with year-on-year increases of 78.5%, 53.0%, 77.8%, and 41.6% respectively, despite a decline in security and notebook sectors [1][2]. - The report anticipates a 15% growth in CIS sales for the second half of 2024, projecting an annual growth rate of 29% for the year [1]. Financial Summary - Revenue is projected to reach RMB 26.1 billion in FY24, with a year-on-year growth rate of 24.3%. The gross profit margin is expected to be 29.7% [3][9]. - Net profit for FY24 is estimated at RMB 3.37 billion, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 507.2% [3][9]. - The report indicates a gradual recovery in the touch/display business, with a forecasted return to growth starting in 2025 due to the introduction of low-power and automotive-grade products [2][3]. Market Performance - Willsemi's sales in the CIS segment for the first half of 2024 continued to show strong momentum, with a 49.8% year-on-year increase in sales to the CIS market [1][2]. - The report highlights the company's leading position in the market and ongoing market share growth, despite a challenging overall market environment [2][3].