Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4] Core Views - The company is a leading provider of intelligent digital solutions with advanced technology capabilities in various fields including 5G, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and IoT [4][6] - The company has experienced a revenue of 7.891 billion RMB in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 2.0%, despite a decline in traditional BSS revenue [2][5] - The company aims to transition from a focus on communication services to a broader scope that includes both communication and non-communication businesses [4][6] Financial Performance - In 2023, the company reported a net profit of 512 million RMB, a decrease of 37.9% year-on-year, primarily due to non-operating items such as goodwill impairment [2][5] - The adjusted net profit for the year was 851 million RMB, with an adjusted net profit margin of 10.8% [2][5] - The comprehensive gross margin for 2023 was 37.7%, a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year [2][5] Revenue Breakdown - Traditional BSS revenue was 4.881 billion RMB in 2023, down 0.9% year-on-year [2][5] - The digital operation business generated 1.102 billion RMB, a decline of 4.2% year-on-year [2][5] - The vertical industry digitalization business saw a significant increase of 27.5%, reaching 965 million RMB [2][5] - OSS business revenue grew by 24.9%, amounting to 832 million RMB [2][5] Future Outlook - For the first half of 2024, the company expects revenue to decline by 8.8% to approximately 2.994 billion RMB, with traditional BSS facing significant pressure [4][8] - The company anticipates a narrowing decline in BSS revenue for the full year of 2024, while new business segments are expected to maintain good growth [4][8] - The company has set a dividend guidance for 2024 at 40% of the annual net profit, maintaining stability compared to the previous year [4][8] Market Position - The company has established a strong presence in various sectors including telecommunications, broadcasting, energy, government, transportation, finance, and postal services [4][6] - The company is actively expanding its international business, focusing on markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia [7][8] Valuation - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 7.931 billion RMB in 2024, with a slight growth of 0.51% year-on-year [5][8] - The expected net profit for 2024 is 598 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12% [5][8] - The company is assigned a dynamic PE ratio of 10-12 times for 2024, with a reasonable value range of 6.99-8.39 HKD [8]
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