Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.616 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 0.98%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 191 million yuan, a decrease of 5.82% year-on-year. The decline in net profit is primarily due to increased interest expenses from convertible bonds and weak performance from downstream apparel brands [5][6] - The company is focusing on the development of new materials, particularly UHMWPE fibers, which are expected to meet the demands of robotic tendon applications. The company aims to expand its market presence in this area [5][6] Financial Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a gross margin of 33.58%, a decrease of 1.07 percentage points from the previous year, and a net profit margin of 11.80%, down 0.85 percentage points [5] - Revenue breakdown for 2024 includes: - Fine woolen fabric: 810 million yuan, down 9.54% year-on-year - Apparel: 611 million yuan, up 4.45% year-on-year - UHMWPE fibers: 176 million yuan, up 94.75% year-on-year - Nylon fibers: new production lines expected to contribute profits starting in 2025 [5][6] - The company forecasts revenues of 2.287 billion yuan, 3.061 billion yuan, and 3.466 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with net profits of 271 million yuan, 364 million yuan, and 431 million yuan for the same years [6][7] Market Performance - The company's stock has shown a 52-week increase of 76.57%, with a market capitalization of 6.946 billion yuan [4][5] - The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the next three years are projected to be 26, 20, and 17 times respectively [6][7]
南山智尚(300918):2024年年报点评:新材料加速发展,关注UHMWPE腱绳进展