CATL(300750) 群益证券·2025-03-17 05:38Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside of 15% to less than 35% from the current price [3][15]. Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of RMB 362 billion and a net profit of RMB 50.7 billion for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15%. The gross margin improved by 5.3 percentage points to 24.4% [7][14]. - The company maintains a leading market share in both power batteries and energy storage batteries, with a global market share of 37.9% and 36.5% respectively in 2024 [7][10]. - The company plans to expand its production capacity significantly, with over 200 GWh under construction and ongoing projects in various locations, including domestic and international sites [9][10]. Company Overview - The company operates in the electrical equipment industry, with a current stock price of RMB 262 as of March 14, 2025, and a target price of RMB 308 [2]. - Major shareholders include Xiamen Ruitian Investment Co., Ltd., holding 23.27% of shares [2]. - The company has a total market capitalization of RMB 102.25 billion [2]. Financial Performance - The company’s net profit is projected to grow to RMB 64.6 billion in 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 27.4% [14]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to rise to RMB 14.7 in 2025, reflecting a 27.4% increase from the previous year [14]. - The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to be 18 for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation compared to future earnings [13][14]. Market Trends - The electric vehicle market is expected to see a penetration rate of 80% to 90% by 2030, with a global growth trend of approximately 25% in the coming years [10]. - The energy storage market is anticipated to grow at a rate of 25% to 30% over the next 3-5 years, outpacing the growth of power batteries [10]. - The company is not engaging in price competition but aims to reduce costs through technological innovation [10].