Kouzijiao(603589) 国海证券·2024-10-29 14:55Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has shown steady growth in its performance, with a focus on new product launches and channel reforms. The introduction of the new product "Jian 8" fills a gap in the 200-300 RMB price range, which is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Anhui market. This product is expected to drive revenue growth [1][2] - The company reported a total revenue of 43.62 billion RMB for the first three quarters of 2024, a decrease of 1.89% year-on-year, with a net profit of 13.11 billion RMB, down 2.81% year-on-year. The third quarter saw a significant decline in revenue and profit due to macroeconomic pressures and the impact of the Mid-Autumn Festival [2][3] - The company is undergoing positive changes in its operations, including capacity expansion and increased marketing investments. The focus on channel flatness and market penetration in Anhui is expected to strengthen its market position [5] Summary by Sections Recent Performance - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 11.95 billion RMB, down 22.04% year-on-year, and a net profit of 3.62 billion RMB, down 27.72% year-on-year. The decline reflects the overall pressure on the liquor industry this year [2][3] Financial Metrics - The company’s gross margin decreased by 5.90 percentage points to 71.91% in Q3 2024, primarily due to increased operating costs. The net profit margin also fell by 2.38 percentage points to 30.28% [3] - The company’s cash flow remains stable, with a year-on-year increase in sales cash receipts by 1.78% and a decrease in operating cash flow by 8.32% [3] Earnings Forecast - The company’s revenue projections for 2024-2026 are 60.51 billion RMB, 69.77 billion RMB, and 80.15 billion RMB, respectively. The net profit forecasts are 17.52 billion RMB, 20.20 billion RMB, and 23.21 billion RMB for the same years. The expected EPS for these years are 2.92 RMB, 3.37 RMB, and 3.87 RMB, respectively [5][6]