Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, with a target price of HKD 4.28, indicating a potential upside of 30.1% from the current price of HKD 3.29 [1][4][19]. Core Insights - The company has faced performance challenges due to impairment losses, with a projected revenue of RMB 21.9 billion and a net profit of RMB 1.01 billion for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 9% and 74% respectively [2][7]. - The photovoltaic glass prices have rebounded strongly due to supply contraction and recovering demand, with a significant price increase of 17% observed in March [2][7]. - The report highlights a positive outlook for the company, driven by supply-side reforms and expected policy measures from the government to address structural issues in the industry [7][19]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: RMB 25.8 billion in 2023, RMB 23.4 billion in 2024, and expected growth to RMB 30.1 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.5% [3][16]. - Net profit is expected to recover from RMB 1.09 billion in 2024 to RMB 4.2 billion by 2027, with significant growth anticipated in the following years [3][16]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to increase from RMB 0.12 in 2024 to RMB 0.46 in 2027, indicating a strong recovery trajectory [3][16]. Business Segment Performance - The photovoltaic glass segment is expected to see a volume increase from 653,000 tons in 2023 to 958,000 tons by 2027, despite a decline in average selling price [9][16]. - The photovoltaic power generation segment is projected to maintain stable revenue, with a slight decrease in gross margin from 68.5% in 2023 to 65.3% by 2027 [9][16]. Market Dynamics - The report notes a significant reduction in global nominal daily melting capacity from 123,000 tons to 97,000 tons, which has contributed to a favorable supply-demand balance in the photovoltaic glass market [7][9]. - New policies in distributed photovoltaic and renewable energy pricing are expected to enhance project profitability, driving demand in the short term [7][9].
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