Investment Rating - Buy rating maintained for Smoore International (6969 HK) [4] Core Views - Closed-end products expected to show positive trends, with APV continuing strong growth [1][4] - Q3 2024 revenue reached RMB 3 286 million, up 14 1% YoY and 16 5% QoQ [5] - Q3 2024 pre-tax profit was RMB 513 million, down 2 6% YoY but up 24 4% QoQ [5] - Q3 2024 comprehensive income was RMB 330 million, down 28 3% YoY and 20 4% QoQ [5] Financial Performance - Revenue growth driven by strong performance in proprietary brand (APV) and closed-end products [6] - US pod system product revenue grew 6 1% QoQ and 6 5% YoY in Q2 2024 [6] - Europe and other regions pod system product revenue surged 93 2% QoQ and 22 5% YoY in Q2 2024 [6] - APV revenue increased 72% YoY in H1 2024, expected to maintain strong growth in Q3 [6] Profit Analysis - Pre-tax profit growth attributed to revenue and gross profit increase [6] - Net profit declined 22 5% YoY due to higher tax expenses [6] - R&D expenses increased, focusing on HNB and medical vaporization products [6] Market Position and Strategy - Major client VUSE held 51 2% market share in US closed-end and disposable products as of H1 2024 [6] - Company continues to optimize R&D structure, focusing on medical vaporization, HNB, and proprietary brands [6] - Launched MOYAL skincare brand and first-generation vaporization beauty product solution in Q1 2024 [6] - Completed development and production layout for several drug delivery devices for asthma and COPD in H1 2024 [6] Future Outlook - Expected net profit for 2024-2026: RMB 1 34 billion, RMB 1 67 billion, and RMB 1 92 billion respectively [6] - Corresponding PE ratios: 52X, 42X, and 36X [6]
思摩尔国际：2024Q3点评：预计封闭式产品趋势向好，APV延续较优增长