Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][4]. Core Views - The report highlights the potential for profit upgrades driven by trends in mobile optical and fingerprint module upgrades, with a projected net profit increase from 640 million to 670 million for 2025, and forecasts for 2026 and 2027 at 780 million and 900 million respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 139%, 17%, and 16% [4][5]. - The current stock price of HKD 7.63 corresponds to a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.5, 10.7, and 9.3 for the years 2025 to 2027, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [4][5]. Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - The company achieved a net profit of 280 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 241%, which is within the previously guided range of 200%-280% [5]. - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023: 12,531 million - 2024: 16,151 million (YOY growth of 28.9%) - 2025: 19,239 million (YOY growth of 19.1%) - 2026: 21,405 million (YOY growth of 11.3%) - 2027: 22,937 million (YOY growth of 7.2%) [8]. - The gross profit margin is expected to improve from 4.1% in 2023 to 8.0% by 2027, reflecting operational efficiency gains [8]. Business Growth Drivers - The company is expected to benefit from the upgrade of Android optical systems, increased production of ultrasonic fingerprint modules, and high growth in automotive and IoT businesses [6]. - The anticipated increase in average selling price (ASP) and gross margin for mobile modules is expected to continue, with a significant rise in the proportion of 32M and above modules [6]. - The company is actively expanding its customer base, targeting tier-1 clients overseas, and has established partnerships in the XR field, which may lead to a second growth curve in the automotive and IoT sectors [6].
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