CAPCHEM(300037)2024-11-12 05:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Accumulate" for the company [1][3]. Core Views - The company reported a significant increase in shipment volume and is actively expanding its international market presence, despite a year-on-year profit decline of 12% in the first three quarters of 2024 [3]. - The company's Q3 2024 profit increased by 13.91% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit of 286 million RMB [3]. - The battery chemical products experienced substantial growth in shipment volume, driven by the rapid increase in demand from the new energy vehicle and energy storage sectors, although profitability was pressured by intensified domestic market competition [3]. - The fluorochemical business showed steady growth, with the second phase of the Haise fluorochemical project fully operational and expected to continue growing in 2025 [3]. - The overseas project in Poland has been performing well since its launch in 2023, with a production capacity of 40,000 tons effectively meeting European and American customer demands [3]. Financial Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a total profit of 701 million RMB, with a gross profit margin of 27.09%, down 2.83 percentage points year-on-year [3][5]. - The forecasted earnings per share (EPS) for 2024-2026 have been adjusted to 1.40, 1.93, and 2.50 RMB, respectively, reflecting a decrease from previous estimates [3][4]. - The company's total revenue for 2024 is projected to be 8,661 million RMB, representing a growth rate of 15.7% [4][6]. - The net profit for 2024 is expected to be 1,057 million RMB, with a growth rate of 4.5% [4][6].