Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 3.963 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 12.93%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 6.69% [2] - The company's star products, such as smart locks, continue to grow rapidly, with Q3 2024 revenue reaching 1.379 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.70% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.43% [2] - The gross margin for Q3 2024 was 42.01%, down 2.29 percentage points year-on-year and 1.90 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to product mix adjustments and rising raw material costs [2] - Increased marketing expenses for new product launches and channel expansions, along with costs associated with moving into a new office building, led to a significant decline in net profit for Q3 2024, which was 0.093 billion yuan, down 34.87% year-on-year and 40.46% quarter-on-quarter [2] - The controlling shareholder's plan to increase their stake in the company by 200-400 million yuan reflects confidence in the company's future development [2] Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company is expected to achieve revenues of 5.506 billion yuan, 6.503 billion yuan in 2025, and 7.897 billion yuan in 2026, with corresponding net profits of 477.96 million yuan, 782.85 million yuan, and 905.55 million yuan [3][4] - The projected PE ratios for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 55.62, 33.96, and 29.36 respectively [3] - The company’s revenue growth rates are forecasted at 13.76% for 2024, 18.11% for 2025, and 21.43% for 2026 [4] - The net profit growth rates are expected to be -15.10% for 2024, 63.79% for 2025, and 15.67% for 2026 [4] - The gross margin is projected to be 43.0% in 2024, 44.4% in 2025, and 45.2% in 2026 [4]
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