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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 1.44 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 53%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 460 million yuan, up 25% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 430 million yuan, an increase of 24% year-on-year. The net cash flow from operating activities reached 640 million yuan, a significant increase of 323% year-on-year [4] - In Q3 2024, the company experienced a decline in total revenue to 110 million yuan, down 68% year-on-year, with a net loss attributable to the parent company of 11.89 million yuan, a decrease of 107% year-on-year. This decline was primarily due to the release of only one film during the quarter compared to multiple films in the same period last year [5] - The company has a rich pipeline of animated films, with key projects such as "Little Qian," "Nezha's Devil Child," and "The Stars of the Three Kingdoms" awaiting release dates. Additionally, several other film and TV projects are in various stages of production [6][7] Financial Performance and Forecast - The company expects total revenue from its film business to be 1.12 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year decrease of 13%, followed by a significant increase of 64.5% in 2025. The revenue from the television business is projected to be 300 million yuan in 2024, with a slight decline in subsequent years [7][10] - The overall revenue forecast for the company is 1.74 billion yuan in 2024, 2.49 billion yuan in 2025, and 2.65 billion yuan in 2026, with year-on-year growth rates of 12.8%, 42.8%, and 6.3% respectively [8][10] - The company’s net profit is expected to reach 508 million yuan in 2024, 962 million yuan in 2025, and 1.003 billion yuan in 2026, with corresponding growth rates of 21.6%, 89.4%, and 4.3% [8][13] Valuation - The company is valued using both PE and PB methods, with a projected PE range of 30-35 times for 2025, leading to a reasonable value range of 9.90-11.55 yuan per share. The PB valuation suggests a range of 9.93-11.59 yuan per share for 2025. The combined reasonable value range is estimated to be between 9.92 yuan and 11.57 yuan per share [9][12]