WAYS(605218) 东兴证券·2024-09-04 01:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for Weishi Electronics (605218 SH) [1][3] Core Views - Weishi Electronics achieved revenue of 889 million yuan in the first half of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 36 47% However, net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 47 11% to 19 31 million yuan [1] - The company's gross profit margin was 12 65%, down 5 21 percentage points year-on-year, mainly due to higher fixed and labor costs for newly mass-produced products and reduced sales of backlight modules for consumer products [1] - Weishi Electronics has established a subsidiary in Vietnam with a total investment of 15 million USD, aiming to expand overseas markets and mitigate regional risks [1][3] Financial Performance - Revenue for 2024 is expected to reach 2 17 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 38 60% year-on-year [3] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 148 55 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 25 88% [3] - The company's ROE is projected to rise from 8 00% in 2022 to 17 14% in 2026 [3] Business Development - Weishi Electronics is focusing on R&D in areas such as dynamic anti-peeping backlight modules for smart cockpits, large-screen backlight modules, and Mini LED backlight technology [1] - The company has successfully developed and mass-produced multi-screen and curved 3D display modules, with several new products expected to enter trial production in the second half of 2024 [1] Industry Context - The report highlights the company's position as a leading player in the automotive backlight module sector, benefiting from the penetration of Mini LED technology [1][3] - Weishi Electronics is actively expanding its overseas market presence, particularly through its newly established subsidiary in Vietnam [1][3]