AVIC AVIONICS(600372) 民生证券·2024-08-28 09:03Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Cautious Recommendation" rating for the company [2]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 11.48 billion yuan in 1H24, a year-on-year decrease of 17.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 0.90 billion yuan, down 11.8% year-on-year. The performance is generally in line with expectations [1]. - The company is committed to high-quality development and aims to become a world-class airborne system supplier. It has made progress in its civil aviation industry layout and is expected to benefit from the growth in aviation equipment demand [1][2]. - The company completed 40% of its annual operational plan for revenue and 45% for profit in the first half of 2024, indicating a stable operational performance despite industry cycle changes and policy adjustments [1]. Financial Performance Summary - In 1H24, the company reported a gross margin of 25.5%, a decrease of 1.22 percentage points year-on-year, and a net margin of 8.6%, down 0.19 percentage points year-on-year. The second quarter gross margin was 25.9%, remaining stable compared to the previous year [1]. - The company has improved its cost control, with a total expense ratio of 16.1% in 1H24, down 0.82 percentage points year-on-year. R&D expenses decreased by 24.8% year-on-year [1]. - The company’s net cash flow from operating activities improved, with a net cash flow of -1.16 billion yuan in 1H24, compared to -2.38 billion yuan in the same period last year [1]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a good development trend, with projected net profits of 2.05 billion yuan, 2.56 billion yuan, and 3.16 billion yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively. The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 27x, 22x, and 18x for the years 2024 to 2026 [1][2].