BAOFENG ENERGY(600989) 太平洋证券·2025-03-17 11:31Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Baofeng Energy (600989) [1] Core Views - The Inner Mongolia project is progressing smoothly, and the decline in raw material prices is contributing to profit enhancement [1][10] - The company achieved a revenue of 32.983 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.21%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 6.338 billion yuan, up 12.16% year-on-year [4][5] - The Inner Mongolia project is expected to significantly increase the company's production capacity, positioning it as the leader in China's coal-to-olefins industry with a total capacity of 5.2 million tons per year [4][5] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Baofeng Energy operates two major production bases in Ningdong and Inner Mongolia, benefiting from significant advantages in the energy and chemical sector [4] - The first line of the 1 million tons/year olefin production line in Inner Mongolia was put into production in November 2024, with subsequent lines scheduled for trial production in early 2025 [4] Financial Performance - The average profit for coal-based polyethylene in 2024 was 1,967 yuan/ton, an increase of 46.7% compared to 2023 [5] - The procurement price of coal decreased by 12.96% year-on-year, leading to improved profitability for the coal-to-olefins business [5] - The company forecasts earnings per share (EPS) of 1.51 yuan, 1.86 yuan, and 1.98 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5][7] Market Position - The report indicates that the company is a leading player in the coal chemical industry in China, with expected growth driven by the release of capacity from the Inner Mongolia project [5][7] - The projected revenue growth rates for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 47.35%, 19.61%, and 3.35% respectively [7]