Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 6.93 and a current price of HKD 5.66 [1] Core Viewpoints - The company is a leading supply chain technology platform, focusing on inclusive finance and digital finance, serving key industries such as infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and bulk commodities [2] - The company has achieved a non-performing loan ratio of 0% and an overdue ratio of 0.03% in 2023, demonstrating strong risk control capabilities [2] - The company's platform strategy, driven by technology, has significantly enhanced its ability to connect capital providers with asset providers, leading to robust growth in digital finance and platform services [3] Business Model and Strategy - The company operates a "1+N" model, where "1" represents large state-owned enterprises and listed companies, and "N" represents small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers [66] - The company has established partnerships with over 138 capital providers as of H1 2024, a 200% increase from 2020 [69] - The company has invested over RMB 200 million in R&D, with significant capitalisation of R&D costs, indicating efficient conversion of R&D into technological achievements [38] Financial Performance - The company's total revenue grew by 24% YoY in 2023, with digital finance solutions and platform technology services contributing RMB 723 million and RMB 170 million, respectively [34] - The company's adjusted net profit CAGR from 2021 to 2023 was 13.54%, with an adjusted net profit margin consistently above 30% [33] - The company's supply chain assets and platform matching daily balances reached RMB 13.911 billion and RMB 5.97 billion in 2023, representing YoY growth of 58% and 200%, respectively [34] Industry and Market Potential - The supply chain finance market in China reached RMB 36.9 trillion in 2022, with a CAGR of 16.8% from 2018 to 2022, and is expected to grow to over RMB 60 trillion by 2027 [61] - The commercial factoring market in China grew by 20.5% YoY in 2023, reaching RMB 2.7 trillion, and is expected to exceed RMB 3 trillion by 2025 [50] - The accounts receivable of large-scale industrial enterprises in China increased from RMB 17.40 trillion in 2019 to RMB 23.72 trillion in 2023, with a CAGR of 8.05% [51] Competitive Advantages - The company has formed strategic partnerships with state-owned enterprises, including Wuxi Traffic Industry Group and Xiamen Xiangyu Group, enhancing its credibility and access to capital [63] - The company's technology-driven platform has enabled it to efficiently match capital with assets, reducing operational costs and improving risk control [20] - The company's focus on R&D and technology application has resulted in 68 national invention patents and software copyrights, further strengthening its competitive position [2]
盛业：科技赋能平台化战略，构建资金端与资产端桥梁