Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 14.495 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.47%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.052 billion yuan, up 20.10% year-on-year, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 948 million yuan, an increase of 30.43% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin improved year-on-year, with Q3 2024 gross margins at 22.45%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.42 percentage points. The net profit margin for Q3 was 7.02%, showing a year-on-year increase of 1.17 percentage points [2] - The company has received recognition from domestic and international clients, including awards from Mann+Hummel and Li Auto, and has secured new project designations [3] - The company has launched a "Quality Return Dual Improvement" action plan aimed at enhancing core competitiveness and ensuring sustainable development [3] - The company is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2% in net profit attributable to shareholders from 2024 to 2026 [4] Financial Summary - For Q3 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 4.826 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 5.25% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 3.03%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 336 million yuan, down 2.60% year-on-year and 5.52% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The company’s operating income for 2024 is projected to be 172.44 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 16.11%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 11.31 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 17.34% [5] - The company’s gross margin for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2024 was 22.42%, 22.05%, and 22.45%, respectively, while the net profit margin was 7.65%, 7.24%, and 7.02% [2]
中鼎股份:2024年三季报点评:毛利率同环比改善,“质量回报双提升”助力成长