Inovance(300124) 中银证券·2024-11-06 10:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1][3]. Core Views - The company's revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 reached RMB 25.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 26.22%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 3.35 billion, reflecting a growth of 1.04% year-on-year [3][5]. - The growth in the new energy vehicle (NEV) business is significant, with sales revenue of approximately RMB 10.4 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of about 96% [3][5]. - The general automation and smart elevator businesses faced revenue pressure, with declines in sales due to market conditions and reduced demand in the real estate sector [3][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a gross profit margin of 31.02%, down 4.76 percentage points year-on-year, and a net profit margin of 13.45%, down 3.18 percentage points year-on-year [3][5]. - The company’s operating expenses ratio decreased by 2.19 percentage points to 18.12% [3][5]. Revenue Breakdown - The NEV segment continues to grow rapidly, while the general automation and smart elevator segments are under pressure due to declining demand in related industries [3][5]. - The revenue from the general servo system and PLC&HMI segments was approximately RMB 4.3 billion and RMB 1 billion, respectively, both showing a year-on-year decline [3][5]. Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2024-2026 have been adjusted to RMB 1.85, RMB 2.26, and RMB 2.67, respectively, reflecting a downward revision compared to previous forecasts [3][4]. - The corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios are projected at 32.8, 26.8, and 22.8 times for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 [4][6]. Market Position - The company is positioned in the automation equipment sector, with a market capitalization of approximately RMB 162.93 billion [2][3]. - The stock has underperformed relative to the Shenzhen Composite Index, with a year-to-date decline of 37% [1][2].