YUTO TECH.(002831) 东方证券·2024-08-29 02:17Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 28.34 yuan based on a 16x PE valuation for 2024 [2][4][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 7.353 billion yuan for the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.52%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 497 million yuan, up 15.15% year-on-year [1]. - The second quarter revenue reached 3.878 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 12.28%, and a net profit of 278 million yuan, growing 11.23% year-on-year [1]. - The company's paper packaging business showed steady growth, with significant increases in overseas operations, particularly in Mexico and the Philippines, contributing to a 32.20% year-on-year growth in international revenue [1]. - The gross margin remained stable, with a slight increase in the second quarter to 24.95%, attributed to a decrease in raw material prices [1]. - The company announced a mid-term dividend plan, proposing a cash dividend of 3.30 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 302 million yuan, which is 61% of the net profit for the first half of 2024 [1]. Financial Summary - The company forecasts net profits for 2024-2026 to be 1.648 billion, 1.869 billion, and 2.109 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.77, 2.01, and 2.27 yuan [2][6]. - Historical financial data shows a revenue of 16.362 billion yuan in 2022, with a projected increase to 21.268 billion yuan by 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate [3]. - The gross margin is expected to improve from 26.2% in 2023 to 27.2% in 2026, while the net profit margin is projected to increase from 9.4% to 9.9% over the same period [3].