Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 2.493 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 0.57%, which met expectations [1] - The manufacturing PMI in China returned to the expansion zone at 50.1% in October 2024, indicating a recovery in the manufacturing sector [1] - The company is expanding its R&D investments, with R&D expenses reaching 125 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 27.12% [1] - The company is focusing on enhancing product competitiveness and improving overall risk resistance amid industry pressures [1] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 814 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.26%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 110 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 22.47% [1] - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2024 was 28.03%, a decrease of 1.53 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 16.2% [1] - The company’s revenue projections for 2024-2026 are adjusted to 3.402 billion, 3.758 billion, and 4.159 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of 610 million, 681 million, and 814 million yuan [3] Market and Competitive Position - The company is actively expanding its overseas market presence and enhancing its management capabilities to meet domestic and international demand [1] - The company is also focusing on developing high-performance products for key industries to achieve import substitution and accelerate the development of core components [1] - The company’s current stock price reflects a PE ratio of 19, 17, and 14 times for the years 2024-2026 based on projected EPS [3]
海天精工:24三季报点评:行业磨底期Q3承压,持续扩大研发长期布局