Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.129 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.72%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 172 million yuan, up 1.75% year-on-year [3][4] - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 416 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 20.74%, and a net profit of 83 million yuan, which is a 31.49% increase year-on-year [4] - The growth in revenue and profit is attributed to the recovery in PCB industry demand and the deepening application of AI, which has driven the demand for drilling needles [4][6] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company’s gross profit margin for the first three quarters of 2024 was 35.58%, a decrease of 2.13 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 15.29%, down 2.97 percentage points year-on-year [5] - In Q3 2024, the gross profit margin was 37.17%, down 3.02 percentage points year-on-year but up 1.73 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit margin of 20.08%, which increased by 1.65 percentage points year-on-year [5] Investment Recommendations - The company is positioned as a global leader in PCB drilling needles, with new business lines such as functional films and polishing materials contributing to its growth [6] - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 245 million yuan, 336 million yuan, and 430 million yuan for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 34.9, 25.5, and 19.9 [6][7]
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