Hefei Chipmore Technology (688352) Huajin Securities·2024-10-17 11:40Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy-A" [2] Core Views - The company achieved record high revenue in Q3 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 9.39% to reach 5.01 billion yuan, despite a significant decline in net profit due to depreciation costs from new equipment [1][2] - The company is the largest and technologically advanced display driver chip packaging and testing enterprise in China, with strong capabilities in various packaging technologies [1] - The demand for small-sized displays remains stable, with an increasing revenue share from AMOLED products, which is expected to continue growing throughout the year [1][2] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company reported revenue of 1.435 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.11%, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 6.76% to 228 million yuan [1] - The company’s R&D investment increased by 45.84% to 110 million yuan, indicating a commitment to innovation [1] - The projected revenue for 2024 to 2026 is adjusted to 1.955 billion yuan, 2.248 billion yuan, and 2.518 billion yuan respectively, with growth rates of 20.0%, 15.0%, and 12.0% [2][3] Valuation Metrics - The projected P/E ratios for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 44.8, 33.1, and 26.2 respectively, reflecting a decrease in valuation as the company matures [3][5] - The gross margin is expected to decline to 30.4% in 2024, with a gradual recovery to 34.8% by 2026 [3][5] - The net profit margin is projected to decrease to 15.7% in 2024, with improvements expected in subsequent years [3][5]