华东重机：业绩翻负为正，港机业务订单充足

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Hold" rating to the company [2][6]. Core Views - The company is a well-established supplier of port machinery, with its port machinery business continuing to recover post-pandemic. The company is actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions to explore new growth avenues. Based on the Q3 report performance and the order backlog in the port machinery business, the projected net profits for 2024-2026 are estimated at 0.47 billion, 0.83 billion, and 1.01 billion respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.05, 0.08, and 0.10. The PE ratios for these years are projected to be 144.49, 80.78, and 66.40 respectively, leading to the initial coverage rating of "Hold" [6]. Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - The company reported a significant revenue increase in Q3 2024, achieving 9.31 billion, a year-on-year growth of 80.93%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 0.34 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 141.63% [2][6]. - The company has turned around its performance after several years of losses, with a gross margin of 6.89% and a net margin of 1.75% for the first three quarters of 2024 [2][6]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The projected revenue for 2024 is 1,189.01 million, with a growth rate of 77.18% compared to 2023. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 46.52 million, marking a significant recovery from previous losses [2][6]. - The company anticipates a continued upward trend in revenue and profit, with estimates for 2025 and 2026 being 1,477.15 million and 1,787.27 million in revenue, and 83.20 million and 101.22 million in net profit respectively [2][6]. Business Developments - The company has a strong order backlog in its port machinery business, which includes products such as quay cranes and rubber-tired gantry cranes. The business has been expanding its market share both domestically and internationally, with orders from major global ports [2][6]. - The company is also engaged in a strategic acquisition of Xiamen Ruixin Tuchip, which is expected to enhance its operational capabilities and market position. The acquisition involves a total investment of 198 million RMB, with a significant portion allocated for stock repurchase [5][6].