HUAXIN CEMENT(600801) 国泰君安·2024-10-31 03:48Investment Rating - Maintains an "Overweight" rating with a target price of RMB 17.67, up from the previous target of RMB 13.79 [3][4] Core Views - The company's Q3 2024 results met expectations, with revenue of RMB 24.719 billion, up 2.29% YoY, but net profit attributable to shareholders declined by 39.26% YoY to RMB 1.138 billion [3] - Overseas cement business continues to grow, with Q3 overseas cement sales increasing by over 30% YoY, offsetting domestic sales decline [3] - Domestic cement profitability remains weak, but overseas profitability is stable, with Q4 price hikes expected to improve margins [3] - Aggregate business shows strong profitability resilience despite a decline in sales volume due to increased competition and market demand weakness [3] Financial Performance - Q3 2024 revenue was RMB 8.482 billion, up 1.78% YoY, with net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 408 million, down 40.17% YoY [3] - 2024-2026 EPS forecasts are maintained at RMB 0.91, RMB 1.09, and RMB 1.34, respectively [3] - The company's net debt ratio stands at 43.00% [6] Market and Valuation - The company's current market price is RMB 14.08, with a 52-week price range of RMB 10.10 to RMB 15.87 [5] - The total market capitalization is RMB 29.272 billion, with a P/E ratio of 15.47x for 2024E [5][10] - The company's P/B ratio is 1.0x, with a net asset value per share of RMB 13.91 [6] Industry and Competitive Position - The company's overseas cement business is a key driver of growth, compensating for the decline in domestic cement demand [3] - Domestic cement sales in Q3 2024 showed a single-digit YoY decline, but the decline narrowed compared to Q2 2024 [3] - Price hikes in Q4 2024, particularly in the Yangtze River region, are expected to improve profitability [3] Future Outlook - The company expects cement price increases in Q4 2024 to drive industry profit recovery [3] - Capacity replacement and carbon emission policies in 2025 may improve the supply structure of the industry [3] - The company's overseas business is expected to maintain stable profitability, with manageable foreign exchange risks [3]