紫金矿业（601899）：2024年报点评：铜金产品量价齐升，精细化管理业绩成长可期

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 303.64 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 32.05 billion yuan, up 52% year-on-year [2] - The company's copper and gold production volumes increased, contributing to significant revenue growth, with copper production reaching 1.07 million tons, a 6% increase year-on-year [3][4] - The gross profit margins for major products improved due to price increases and cost reductions, with copper and gold gross margins at 61% and 56% respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 6 and 11 percentage points [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 303.64 billion yuan and a net profit of 32.05 billion yuan, with a net profit margin of 10.6% [2][5] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at 1.21 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.97 [1][11] - The company’s operating cash flow for 2024 is expected to be 48.86 billion yuan, indicating strong cash generation capabilities [11]