Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking the first coverage of the stock [6]. Core Views - The company has solidified its advantages in relays and is experiencing strong growth in multiple new product categories [4]. - The company reported a revenue of 14.102 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.07%, with a net profit of 1.631 billion yuan, up 17.09% year-on-year [3][8]. Summary by Sections Relay Product Performance - In 2024, the company's relay products generated revenue of 12.701 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.95%, with a gross margin of 37.99%, slightly down by 0.64 percentage points. The overall market share increased by 1.7 percentage points, maintaining the leading position globally [4]. - The company holds a 40% market share in high-voltage direct current relays, leading the market and gaining recognition from major global automotive clients [4]. - The market share for automotive relays has increased by 3.1 percentage points to 23.1%, driven by the demand from the new energy vehicle sector [4]. New Product Development - The company is expanding its "5+" product layout, with significant growth in various new product categories: 1. Low-voltage electrical appliances have seen integration with relay solutions, with successful qualifications from major clients [5]. 2. Connector shipments increased by 28%, expanding into communication and data center sectors [5]. 3. Capacitor shipments grew by 14%, with successful audits from major new energy clients [5]. 4. The company has developed over 30 new fuse products, achieving mass production and validation in various projects [5]. 5. Current sensor shipments exceeded 100 million yuan, marking an 81% year-on-year increase [5]. Financial Forecast - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 16.296 billion yuan, 18.843 billion yuan, and 21.805 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.76 yuan, 2.07 yuan, and 2.43 yuan [6][8]. - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 20.9, 17.8, and 15.2 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation as the company benefits from increasing downstream demand and ongoing new product development [6].
宏发股份(600885)公司事件点评报告:继电器优势巩固,多门类新品增速强劲