Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 14.29 CNY per share, reflecting a 60x PE valuation for 2024 [5][3]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 3.767 billion CNY for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-over-year decrease of 6.66%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 185 million CNY, down 48.43% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 29.97% [2][3]. - The company is increasing its R&D investments and is optimistic about collaborations with China Mobile in the "Beidou+" initiative and other areas [3][2]. - The third quarter alone saw revenues of 1.175 billion CNY, but the net profit was negative at -11 million CNY, indicating a significant decline in profitability [3]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 3.767 billion CNY, with a net profit of 185 million CNY and a net profit margin of 5.77% [2]. - The gross margin for the third quarter was reported at 25.23%, down 7.97 percentage points year-over-year [3]. - The company’s total assets at the end of the reporting period were 19.201 billion CNY, with a total liability of 7.265 billion CNY [12]. Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected to be 0.24 CNY, with expected growth to 0.34 CNY in 2025 and 0.48 CNY in 2026 [4][3]. - Revenue is expected to decline by 5% in 2024, followed by a recovery with growth rates of 24.7% in 2025 and 24% in 2026 [4][3]. Collaboration and Strategic Initiatives - The company is enhancing its business cooperation with China Mobile, focusing on applications in the "Beidou+" sector and low-altitude infrastructure [3][2]. - As of September 30, 2024, China Mobile Capital holds a 1.97% stake in the company, indicating a strategic partnership aimed at expanding business opportunities [3].
海格通信:研发投入加大,看好与中国移动“北斗+”等合作布局