CRYSTAL INTL-晶苑国际深度报告：卓越的跨国制衣集团，追寻朝阳永不停歇

Investment Rating - Buy rating (first coverage) [7] Core Views - Crystal International is a leading global apparel manufacturer with a diversified product portfolio and strong partnerships with top global brands [1][6] - The company has a robust global production layout, with 82% of its workforce located overseas, primarily in Vietnam [1][18] - Crystal International's revenue is expected to grow steadily, with projected revenues of $2.47B,$ 2.81B, and $3.18B for 2024-2026, representing a CAGR of 13.5%, 13.8%, and 13.0% respectively [3] - Net profit is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 21%, 17%, and 16% for the same period, with a PE ratio of 8x, 7x, and 6x, significantly lower than industry peers [3] Product Portfolio - Crystal International offers a diversified product portfolio across five categories: casualwear (28%), sportswear & outdoor (22%), denim (21%), intimatewear (18%), and sweaters (10%) [1][17] - The company has deep partnerships with 7 out of the top 10 global apparel brands, including Uniqlo, Levi's, GAP, Victoria's Secret, Nike, and Adidas [1][17] - Sportswear & outdoor category has been a key growth driver since 2016, with a CAGR of 14.1% from 2017-2023 [31][32] Global Production Layout - Crystal International has 23 factories across 5 countries, with 82% of its workforce located overseas, primarily in Vietnam (49%) [1][18] - The company has been expanding its upstream fabric production through acquisitions and self-built factories since 2021, enhancing vertical integration and shortening delivery times [1][18] Financial Performance - Crystal International's revenue has fluctuated in recent years due to external factors, but is expected to recover in 2024 with H1 revenue and net profit growing by 8.4% and 14.1% YoY respectively [23][24] - Gross margin has remained stable at 19%-20%, with net margin steadily improving to 7%-8% in recent years [24][25] - The company has a strong dividend policy, with a payout ratio of 60% in H1 2024 and a projected full-year dividend yield of 7%+ [39][40] Industry Overview - The global apparel retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024-2028, with sportswear being the fastest-growing category at a CAGR of 6.2% [42][43] - The top 10 global apparel brands have increased their market share from 6.6% in 2014 to 9.9% in 2023, with 7 of them being Crystal International's clients [44][45] - The apparel manufacturing industry is highly fragmented, with Crystal International holding a 0.4% market share, second only to Shenzhou International's 0.7% [52][53] Competitive Advantages - Crystal International's "Co-creation" business model allows it to collaborate closely with clients on product design, material selection, and production planning, enabling faster time-to-market and higher success rates [64][68] - The company has a strong R&D focus, with annual R&D expenditures of$ 20-40M and a portfolio of 48 patents covering various production technologies [69][70] - Crystal International's diversified product portfolio and global production footprint give it a competitive edge over peers, allowing it to offer one-stop solutions to clients [58][59]