Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, reflecting a positive outlook on its future performance [2][3] Core Views - The company's revenue growth accelerated in Q3 2024, driven by the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi7 technology, with Wi-Fi7 products accounting for a significant portion of revenue [1] - Despite a net loss of -34 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, the company's revenue grew by 34.04% year-over-year, reaching 378 million yuan, with Q3 revenue increasing by 37.51% [1] - The company's gross margin declined to 20.81%, down 5.37% year-over-year, due to increased R&D expenses, which rose to 19.99% of revenue [1] - The company's market share in the Wi-Fi communication sector has significantly increased, with domestic penetration rising, contrasting with declining revenues from international competitors like Skyworks and Qorvo [1] - The company is actively defending its intellectual property rights and maintaining its competitive position in the global market, particularly against legal challenges from Skyworks [1] Financial Performance - The company's revenue for 2024 is projected to reach 575.38 million yuan, with a growth rate of 38.66%, and is expected to grow further to 1.011 billion yuan by 2026 [4] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to increase significantly, from 28.49 million yuan in 2024 to 84.68 million yuan in 2026, with EPS rising from 0.07 yuan to 0.20 yuan [4] - The company's EBITDA is expected to grow from 28.15 million yuan in 2024 to 89.60 million yuan in 2026, reflecting strong operational performance [4] Industry and Market Trends - The Wi-Fi7 market is expected to grow rapidly, with over 233 million devices projected to enter the market in 2024, increasing to 2.1 billion devices by 2028 [1] - The company's Wi-Fi7 products are priced at 1.5 times the average selling price of Wi-Fi6 products, indicating higher profitability potential [1] - The company has successfully entered the supply chains of major international SoC manufacturers like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Broadcom, enhancing its global competitiveness [3] Strategic Initiatives - The company has established an industrial fund with Jinding Capital to invest in promising chip companies in the communication, automotive, and AI sectors, aiming to create synergies with its core business [1] - The company has completed the first round of investment in a project focused on consumer-grade and automotive-grade UWB chips, which have already achieved technological breakthroughs and entered the supplier lists of well-known manufacturers [1] Valuation Metrics - The company's P/E ratio is expected to decrease from 247.94 in 2024 to 83.41 in 2026, indicating improving valuation attractiveness [4] - The P/B ratio is projected to decline from 4.26 in 2024 to 3.89 in 2026, reflecting a more favorable valuation relative to book value [4] - The EV/EBITDA ratio is forecasted to drop from 217.99 in 2024 to 67.69 in 2026, suggesting a more attractive enterprise value relative to earnings [4]
康希通信：2024年三季报点评：24Q3收入增长加速，WIFI7占比显著提升