美亚光电（002690）：2024年报点评：基石业务稳定，期待医疗回暖

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company's core business remains stable, with expectations for recovery in the medical sector [2][4] - In 2024, the company reported revenue of 2.31 billion yuan, a year-over-year decrease of 4.7%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 650 million yuan, down 12.8% year-over-year [1][4] Performance Summary - Revenue in Q4 2024 was 730 million yuan, a year-over-year decrease of 4.6%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 200 million yuan, up 9.6% year-over-year [1] - The company’s color sorting machine business generated revenue of 1.62 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.9% [2] - The medical equipment segment, particularly the CBCT, saw revenue decline to 500 million yuan, down 33.4% year-over-year [3] Growth Potential - The color sorting machine market is expected to continue stable growth, with new product launches enhancing competitiveness [2] - The recovery in the medical sector is anticipated to be driven by economic recovery and increased demand for dental implants and orthodontics [3] Profitability Analysis - The company's gross margin for 2024 was 50.4%, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points year-over-year, while the net profit margin was 28.1%, down 2.6 percentage points [4] - Operating cash flow for 2024 was 880 million yuan, a year-over-year increase of 30.0% [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 0.80 yuan in 2025, 0.88 yuan in 2026, and 0.98 yuan in 2027 [4] - The current closing price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.8 times for 2025 [4]