Times Electric(688187)2024-10-31 02:40Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [1]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 16.256 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.33%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 2.501 billion yuan, up 21.83% year-on-year [1]. - The rail transit and emerging equipment sectors are both performing well, with Q3 revenue of 5.973 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.10%, and a net profit of 994 million yuan, up 10.61% year-on-year [1]. - The rail transit equipment business generated revenue of 9.434 billion yuan in the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 22.16% [1]. - The company’s gross margin for the first three quarters was 29.57%, a decrease of 2.84 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin improved to 16.41%, an increase of 1.51 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The company’s R&D expenses for the first three quarters amounted to 1.534 billion yuan, with an R&D expense ratio of 9.44% [1]. - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 3.720 billion yuan, 4.433 billion yuan, and 5.076 billion yuan for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 2.64, 3.14, and 3.60 yuan [1]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, the company reported a revenue of 5.973 billion yuan and a net profit of 994 million yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8.10% and 10.61%, respectively [1]. - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company’s total revenue was 16.256 billion yuan, with a net profit of 2.501 billion yuan [1]. Segment Analysis - The rail transit equipment segment saw a revenue increase of 22.16% year-on-year, totaling 9.434 billion yuan in the first three quarters [1]. - Emerging equipment revenue reached 6.755 billion yuan, growing 11.05% year-on-year, with power semiconductors and electric drive systems for new energy vehicles showing significant growth [1]. Profitability Metrics - The gross margin for the first three quarters was 29.57%, while the net margin improved to 16.41% [1]. - The company effectively controlled its expense ratios, with a notable decrease in the sales, management, and financial expense ratios [1]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the ongoing demand for new rail transit equipment and the recovery of passenger traffic, with significant bidding volumes already surpassing last year’s levels [1]. - The new production line in Yixing is expected to enhance the company’s semiconductor business, contributing to future profitability [1].