BNBMPLC(000786) -·2025-01-17 02:53Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 37.30, indicating an expected upside from the current price of RMB 30.39 [5][6][24]. Core Insights - The company is focusing on both organic growth and potential acquisitions to achieve its equity incentive goals despite market pressures in 2025 [2]. - The gypsum board market is expected to remain stable in demand, with the company implementing a pricing strategy aimed at maintaining volume while increasing prices [3][4]. - The company is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the waterproofing and coatings sectors, although it acknowledges that large-scale negotiations can be lengthy [4]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The company reported that the price of its Dragon brand gypsum board was affected by foreign brand price reductions in Q4, but prices have started to recover in December [2]. - The overall gypsum board industry demand is anticipated to be stable in 2025, with the company focusing on maintaining price stability and optimizing product structure [3]. Business Strategy - The waterproofing business experienced unexpected growth in 2024, but pricing pressures are expected in 2025 due to industry changes [4]. - The company has set ambitious long-term goals for its coatings business, with significant revenue growth reported in 2024 [4]. Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from RMB 27.016 billion in 2024 to RMB 28.202 billion in 2025, with net profit expected to increase from RMB 4.066 billion to RMB 4.486 billion during the same period [7]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from RMB 2.41 in 2024 to RMB 2.66 in 2025 [7]. Valuation - The valuation is based on a segmented price-earnings ratio approach, assigning multiples of 13, 15, and 25 times the expected earnings for gypsum board, waterproofing, and coatings respectively for 2025 [5].