SANXING(601567) CHINA DRAGON SECURITIES·2024-10-30 08:17Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has demonstrated significant cost reduction and efficiency improvements, leading to a continuous increase in gross margin, which reached 36.21% in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 2.59 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The smart power distribution segment has seen a revenue growth of 26.54% year-on-year, driven by technological innovations and cost-cutting measures, while the medical services segment has also expanded [1] - The company is positioned as a leading player in the smart power distribution sector, benefiting from both domestic and international demand growth, as well as expansion in its medical services segment [1][2] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 10.434 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.14%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.816 billion yuan, up 21.91% year-on-year [1] - The revenue for Q3 2024 was 3.436 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 23.21%, with a net profit of 666 million yuan, an increase of 7.43% year-on-year [1] - The company’s total orders on hand reached 14.894 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.74% [1] Earnings Forecast - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 2.307 billion yuan, 2.842 billion yuan, and 3.506 billion yuan for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 19.4, 15.8, and 12.8 [2][3] - The projected revenue growth rates for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 25.2%, 23.6%, and 23.0% respectively [2][4] Comparable Company Valuation - The company’s current valuation is considered reasonable when compared to peers such as Haixing Electric, Huaming Equipment, and Juhua Technology [1][2] - The average P/E ratio for comparable companies is 17.3 for 2024E, while the company’s P/E ratio is 19.4 [3]