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FIT HON TENG(06088):2024年业绩点评:2024全年业绩不及预期,AI服务器需求仍维持景气

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return exceeding the market benchmark by more than 15% over the next 6-12 months [4]. Core Insights - The company's 2024 full-year performance fell short of expectations, with revenue of 4.451billion,ayearonyearincreaseof64.451 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6%, but below the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 4.566 billion. Net profit reached 154million,up19154 million, up 19% year-on-year, but also below the expected 187 million [1][4]. - The company anticipates a revenue growth of 5-15% for 2025, significantly lower than the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 25% [1][4]. - The demand for AI servers remains robust, contributing to the growth in the network infrastructure segment, which is expected to maintain double-digit growth in Q1 2025 [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a net profit of 154million,withanetprofitmarginof3.5154 million, with a net profit margin of 3.5%, reflecting a 0.4 percentage point increase year-on-year. The growth in profitability is attributed to market demand recovery and a diversified product portfolio [1]. - Revenue breakdown for FY24 shows a decline in smartphone revenue by 9.7% to 943 million, while network infrastructure revenue grew by 39.1% to 591million,andelectricvehiclerevenuesurgedby57.6591 million, and electric vehicle revenue surged by 57.6% to 481 million [1][2]. Business Segments - The network infrastructure segment is experiencing rapid growth due to increased demand for AI servers and related components. The company expects this segment to continue growing at over 15% in Q1 2025 [2]. - The automotive business is benefiting from acquisitions, with significant revenue growth expected following the integration of Voltaira and Kabel, both contributing to the electric vehicle market [2]. - The acoustic business saw slight revenue growth due to new product launches, which helped mitigate the impact of a weak consumer electronics market [3]. Profitability Forecast - The report projects a decline in smartphone ASP due to competitive pressures, leading to a downward revision of net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 242millionand242 million and 326 million, respectively [4][5]. - The company is expected to benefit from the growing demand for AI data centers, maintaining a positive outlook despite the challenges in the smartphone segment [4].