锡业股份：锡价中枢上移助力业绩高增

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating an expected relative price increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index within the next 6 to 12 months [10]. Core Views - The report highlights that the company's performance is significantly supported by the rising price of tin, which is expected to continue benefiting from supply constraints and recovering demand in the semiconductor sector [1][2]. - The company reported a revenue of 29.213 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a decrease of 13.2% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 17.2% to 1.283 billion yuan [1][2]. - The average tin price in the first three quarters of 2024 was 247,600 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.93% [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 42.359 billion yuan in 2023, with a projected increase to 47.662 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 13% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to rise from 1.408 billion yuan in 2023 to 1.959 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 39% increase [1]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to grow from 0.86 yuan in 2023 to 1.19 yuan in 2024 [1]. Price Trends - The average SHFE tin price for Q3 2024 was reported at 25.92 million yuan per ton, a decrease of 1.61% from the previous quarter but an increase of 15.89% year-on-year [3]. - The LME tin price remained stable at 31,025 USD per ton in Q3 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.82% [3]. Production and Sales - The company produced 6.42 million tons of tin in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year [1]. - The gross profit margin improved from 8% to 12%, indicating a year-on-year increase of 3.4 percentage points [1]. Cash Flow and Investment - Operating cash flow is projected to increase significantly from 2.193 billion yuan in 2023 to 5.775 billion yuan in 2024 [7]. - The company is expected to maintain a strong cash position with cash and cash equivalents projected to reach 7.038 billion yuan by 2024 [8].