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爱美客:2024年年报点评:全年收入利润小幅增长,外延并购布局多品类-20250323
300896IMEIK(300896) 国元证券·2025-03-23 07:51

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance relative to the benchmark index [4][7]. Core Insights - The company reported a slight increase in annual revenue and profit, with a total revenue of 3.026 billion yuan, up 5.45% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 1.958 billion yuan, up 5.33% year-on-year [1]. - The gross margin was 94.64%, a decrease of 0.46 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin slightly increased to 64.66% [1]. - The company is actively expanding its product lines through mergers and acquisitions, including a recent acquisition of an 85% stake in a Korean company to enhance its product pipeline and international presence [3]. Financial Performance Summary - In Q4, the company experienced a decline in revenue and net profit, with a decrease of 7.00% and 15.47% respectively [1]. - The R&D expense ratio increased to 10.04%, reflecting a 1.32 percentage point rise year-on-year, indicating a commitment to innovation [1]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 38 yuan for every 10 shares, resulting in a dividend payout ratio of 58.51% [1]. Product Category Performance - Revenue from solution-type injection products reached 1.744 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.40%, with sales volume growing by 23.44% [2]. - Gel-type injection products generated 1.216 billion yuan in revenue, up 5.01% year-on-year, although sales volume decreased by 11.24% [2]. Research and Development Pipeline - The company has a rich pipeline of products under development, including several medical devices and drugs that have received regulatory approvals for clinical trials [3]. - The establishment of a joint venture in Hong Kong aims to facilitate further acquisitions and enhance the company's product offerings in the regenerative aesthetic market [3]. Earnings Forecast - The company is projected to achieve earnings per share (EPS) of 7.55, 8.45, and 9.26 yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 26, 23, and 21 [4].