Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company, indicating a projected price increase of 5% to 15% relative to the benchmark index [2][8]. Core Views - The company has experienced a significant increase in revenue in the semiconductor sector, with a 63% year-on-year growth in the first three quarters, driven by strong demand for HBM in overseas storage chip annealing [1][2]. - Despite short-term performance pressures, the company is expected to benefit from its integration of global first-tier micro-nano optical platform processes and the development of international customer structures [1][2]. - The company is positioned to accelerate breakthroughs in multiple downstream markets, enhancing gross and net profit margins through process and organizational integration [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company reported revenue of 458 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.17%, but a net loss of 52 million yuan, a decline of 220.53% [2][5]. - The projected net profits for 2024-2026 are 17 million, 120 million, and 206 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.19, 1.32, and 2.28 yuan [1][5]. - The company’s gross margin is expected to decline to 30.5% in 2024, with a gradual recovery to 42.1% by 2026 [5][7]. Market Expansion and Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively integrating its acquisitions to expand into the communication and automotive markets, with a focus on laser radar and automotive lighting applications [2][6]. - Collaborations with leading companies in various industries are underway, with confidence in achieving significant sales in the optical communication sector [2][6]. - The establishment of a new division in Singapore for optical process development has already generated revenue of 7.74 million yuan [2][6].
炬光科技:并购整合仍在进行中,新增市场拓展前景广阔