XTC(600549) 国元证券·2024-08-29 07:34Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Add" for the company [4]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 17.162 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 8.37%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 28.47% to 1.017 billion yuan [1]. - The tungsten and molybdenum segment showed strong performance, with revenue of 8.781 billion yuan, up 10.98% year-on-year, and total profit of 1.427 billion yuan, up 29.50% [1]. - The average price of domestic black tungsten concentrate (65% WO3) was 134,400 yuan per ton, a 13.04% increase compared to the same period in 2023 [1]. - The company is expanding its production capacity in various segments, including tungsten and rare earth materials, with several key projects underway [9]. Summary by Sections Performance Overview - In the first half of 2024, the tungsten and molybdenum business maintained rapid growth, contributing over 75% to the company's total profit [1]. - The company's three major mines reported significant revenue increases, with total revenue of 806 million yuan, up 11.83% year-on-year, and net profit of 310 million yuan, up 36.32% [1]. Market Trends - The penetration rate of photovoltaic tungsten wire products has exceeded 40%, significantly increasing from 2023, with total sales of fine tungsten wire reaching 74.3 billion meters [2]. - The company is focusing on enhancing product quality in cutting tools, particularly in the 3C market, leading to revenue and profit growth [2]. Financial Metrics - The company's gross margin improved to 19.02%, up 2.13 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin reached 9.34%, an increase of 2.65 percentage points [8]. - The report forecasts net profits of 1.967 billion yuan, 2.448 billion yuan, and 3.046 billion yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 11.91, 9.57, and 7.69 [10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is advancing several key projects, including the expansion of production lines for high-performance rare earth magnetic materials and lithium-ion battery materials [9]. - The company is leveraging its competitive advantages in the tungsten industry and expanding its presence in energy materials and rare earth sectors [10].