STL(SZ:002648) Bank of China Securities·2025-03-31 05:29Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a market price of RMB 22.57 and a sector rating of "Outperform" [2][4]. Core Insights - The company achieved a record high net profit attributable to shareholders in Q4 2024, with a total revenue of RMB 456.48 billion for the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.03%. The net profit for the year was RMB 60.72 billion, up 26.77% year-on-year [4][10]. - The company's performance slightly exceeded expectations for 2024, driven by enhanced advantages in light hydrocarbon integration [4][6]. - The report highlights the company's strong competitive position in the C3 industry, with successful project launches and an increase in high-value product exports [9][10]. Financial Summary - For 2024, the company reported total revenue of RMB 456.48 billion, with a net profit of RMB 60.72 billion, marking a 26.77% increase from the previous year [10]. - The fourth quarter alone saw revenues of RMB 133.73 billion, a 26.10% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 23.79 billion, up 70.47% year-on-year [11]. - The company’s EBITDA for 2024 was RMB 12.26 billion, with projections for 2025-2027 showing continued growth in net profit and earnings per share [6][12]. Valuation Metrics - The report projects net profits of RMB 70.13 billion, RMB 95.67 billion, and RMB 114.35 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding earnings per share of RMB 2.08, RMB 2.84, and RMB 3.39 [6][12]. - The price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are expected to be 10.8x, 7.9x, and 6.6x for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [6][13].