Hygon Information Technology (688041) 山西证券·2025-03-06 14:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for the company [1][6] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 9.162 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 52.4%, with a net profit of 1.931 billion yuan, also up by 52.9% [3][4] - The company is expected to benefit from the domestic replacement of CPU and AI chips, with projected EPS for 2025-2027 at 1.27, 1.82, and 2.43 respectively [6] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a gross margin of 63.72%, an increase of 4.05 percentage points from the previous year, driven by higher sales volumes of CPU and DCU products [5] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 29.65%, up by 1.36 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The company’s total liabilities increased significantly, with contract liabilities reaching 903 million yuan by the end of 2024, compared to only 2.85 million yuan the previous year [4] Business Segments - The CPU segment is expected to continue its rapid growth, supported by the acceleration of domestic innovation [4] - The DCU segment has completed full compatibility with several leading domestic internet companies, positioning it for further market share growth due to tightening US chip export controls [4] Future Projections - Revenue is projected to grow to 13.146 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 43.5% [8] - The company anticipates a continued increase in gross margin, reaching 63.9% in 2025 [8] - The net profit is expected to rise to 2.945 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 52.5% [8]