Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for New Oriental Education Technology (9901 HK) with a target price adjusted to HKD 60.00, indicating a potential upside of 28.5% from the current price of HKD 46.70 [1][3][13]. Core Insights - The report expresses optimism regarding the K12 growth prospects despite uncertainties affecting revenue expectations, maintaining a "Buy" stance [1][6]. - The company's revenue for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, is projected to reach USD 4.972 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.3% [2][15]. - The adjusted net profit for the fiscal year 2025 is estimated at USD 481 million, with an adjusted EPS of USD 0.29, showing a growth of 27.7% compared to the previous year [2][15]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for New Oriental Education Technology are as follows: - 2023: USD 2.998 billion - 2024: USD 4.314 billion - 2025E: USD 4.972 billion - 2026E: USD 5.928 billion - 2027E: USD 6.872 billion - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of USD 259 million in 2023, increasing to USD 720 million by 2027 [2][15]. - The report highlights a significant increase in new business revenue, which is expected to maintain a high growth rate of 43% year-on-year, contributing to 28% of total revenue [6][7]. Performance Metrics - The report notes that the adjusted operating profit margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 is projected at 2.7%, with a net profit margin of 3.4% [6][7]. - The company’s K12 education business is anticipated to show a revenue growth rate exceeding 30% for the fiscal year 2025, contributing nearly 60% to core education revenue [6][7]. - The report indicates that the company’s stock price has recently declined by 22% following earnings announcements, leading to a future 12-month P/E ratio of 13.8, which is considered low historically [6][7].
新东方-S：收入预期不确定影响股价，仍看好K12增长前景，维持买入