CMOC(603993) 华福证券·2025-04-02 02:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative price increase of over 20% compared to the market benchmark within the next six months [8][18]. Core Insights - The company achieved a record high production output in 2024, leading to better-than-expected financial performance, with a revenue of 213.03 billion yuan, up 14.37% year-on-year, and a net profit of 13.53 billion yuan, up 64.03% year-on-year [3][4]. - The cobalt segment is expected to see positive profit growth in 2025, despite a projected decline in sales volume due to policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo [5][6]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 213,029 million yuan and a net profit of 13,532 million yuan, with a significant increase in net profit margin [3][7]. - The company’s copper production reached 650,000 tons, a 55% increase year-on-year, positioning it among the top ten global producers [4]. - The average copper price in 2024 reached a historical high of 9,268.9 USD/ton, reflecting an 8.7% increase year-on-year [5]. Production and Inventory - The company successfully ramped up production at major projects, achieving a total copper production capacity of 600,000 tons in the Democratic Republic of Congo [4]. - As of the end of 2024, the company held significant inventories, including 100,000 tons of copper and 42,000 tons of cobalt [4]. Profit Forecast - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 anticipates net profits of 14,875 million yuan, 17,150 million yuan, and 19,942 million yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.69, 0.80, and 0.93 yuan per share [6][12].