SAINT ANGELO(002154) 东吴证券·2024-11-02 08:40Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 3.536 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 3.59%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 415 million yuan, down 25.19% year-on-year [2] - In Q3 2024, the revenue decreased by 11.7% year-on-year, and the net profit dropped by 51.68% year-on-year, primarily due to weakened domestic consumption [2][3] - The gross margin in Q3 2024 slightly increased by 0.15 percentage points to 62.86%, while the expense ratio rose significantly, leading to a decline in net profit margin [3] - Inventory pressure increased with inventory at 1.305 billion yuan, up 8.67% year-on-year, and cash flow from operating activities decreased by 98% year-on-year [4] - The company plans to issue up to 286 million new shares to raise no more than 800 million yuan, with the controlling shareholder expressing confidence by fully subscribing to the offering [4] Financial Forecasts and Valuation - The revenue forecast for 2024 is adjusted to 5.066 billion yuan, with net profit forecasts revised down to 551 million yuan for 2024, 643 million yuan for 2025, and 729 million yuan for 2026 [4] - Corresponding P/E ratios are projected at 10, 9, and 8 times for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively [4]