Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report indicates that the terminal demand is weak, leading to pressure on performance in Q2 2024, with inventory continuing to be a concern [1][3] - The company reported a revenue of 317 million yuan in the first half of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 21.48%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -122 million yuan, an increase in loss of 41.81 million yuan compared to the same period last year [2][3] - The report anticipates a gradual improvement in performance in the second half of the year as inventory levels decrease and downstream demand recovers [4] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The company's stock has seen a significant decline, with absolute and relative performance metrics indicating a drop of -15.09% and -11.58% respectively over the past year [2] Financial Performance - In Q2 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 175 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.06%, but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.58% [3] - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2024 was 33.21%, with a net profit margin of -38.48% [3] - The company’s R&D expenses accounted for 60.56% of revenue in the first half of 2024, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation [4] Business Segments - The company has made progress in developing new FPGA and FPSoC chips, with several models now in mass production and application in various fields [3][4] - The inventory level has decreased from 763 million yuan at the end of 2023 to 607 million yuan, indicating a gradual reduction in inventory pressure [4] Earnings Forecast and Investment Advice - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 763 million yuan, 1.063 billion yuan, and 1.549 billion yuan for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with net profits projected at -239 million yuan, -160 million yuan, and -52 million yuan [5][6] - The report maintains a "Buy" rating based on the expectation of a recovery in performance as inventory issues are resolved and demand improves [4][6]
安路科技:2024年中期报告点评:终端需求疲软24Q2业绩承压,库存持续改善静待春来