
Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for Gree Electric Appliances [1][7][8] Core Insights - The recent increase in shareholding by Jinghai Internet Technology Development Co., Ltd. reflects the long-term confidence of distributors in the company's development [7] - Gree's air conditioning sales in January showed a slight underperformance compared to the overall market, but production is expected to return to double-digit growth from February to May due to seasonal demand and replacement policies [7] - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 31.9 billion yuan, 35.1 billion yuan, and 38.6 billion yuan for the years 2024 to 2026, respectively, with a consistent growth rate of 10% [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2023 is estimated at 205,018 million yuan, with a projected growth rate of 7.8% [5] - The expected net profit for 2024 is 31,927 million yuan, with a corresponding PE ratio of 7 [5] - The gross profit margin is forecasted to improve slightly from 30.6% in 2024 to 31.4% in 2026 [5]