莱特光电：OLED材料领先企业，高景气下业绩有望高增

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, with a forecasted net profit of 181 million, 270 million, and 383 million yuan for 2024-2026, representing year-on-year growth rates of 135.4%, 49.1%, and 41.8% respectively [4]. Core Viewpoints - The company is a leading player in the OLED organic materials sector, benefiting from the ongoing replacement of traditional LCDs and capturing market share from overseas competitors. The demand for differentiated products is driving this transition [2][4]. - The company has achieved a breakthrough in patent barriers, allowing for domestic production of OLED materials, which is expected to replace foreign suppliers significantly. The domestic OLED panel shipment volume is projected to surpass that of South Korea in Q1 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 55.7% [2][4]. - The company maintains a strong focus on R&D, with a significant increase in R&D spending, which reached 50.42 million yuan in 2023, accounting for 16.77% of revenue [43]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company specializes in OLED terminal materials and has established an integrated production capability, covering the entire supply chain from intermediates to terminal materials. It is one of the few domestic firms to have achieved mass production of OLED terminal materials [20][30]. 2. Market Trends - The OLED market is experiencing a second wave of penetration, with increasing demand in downstream applications. The penetration rate of OLED in small-sized displays has exceeded 50%, and the market for foldable OLED smartphones is expected to grow significantly, with shipments projected to reach 30 million units in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 41.0% [2][67]. 3. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 245.52 million yuan in H1 2024, a year-on-year increase of 73.65%, with a net profit of 92.48 million yuan, up 111.43% from the previous year. The gross margin is expected to remain around 60% [40][41]. 4. R&D and Innovation - The company has a robust R&D team, with 102 personnel, representing 28.65% of total employees. R&D expenditures have been increasing, indicating a commitment to innovation and maintaining competitive advantages in the OLED materials market [43][40]. 5. Competitive Landscape - The company has established strong partnerships with major clients such as BOE and Tianma, which enhances its market position. The gross margin for terminal materials exceeds 70%, reflecting the high demand and recognition of its product performance [2][4].