Investment Rating - The investment rating for 康耐特光学 is "Buy" [2] Core Views - The report highlights a sustained high growth in performance, with a 31% increase in net profit and a record high in profitability. The company is expected to accelerate the development of its core business and smart eyewear lens segment [3][7]. Financial Summary - Revenue for 2024 is projected at 2.061 billion RMB, representing a 17.1% increase from the previous year. The net profit is expected to reach 428 million RMB, reflecting a 31% growth. The proposed dividend is 129 million RMB, with a payout ratio of 30% [7]. - The financial outlook for 2025 and 2026 anticipates net profits of 521 million RMB and 616 million RMB, with growth rates of 22% and 18% respectively. The forecast for 2027 is a net profit of 720 million RMB, with a growth rate of 17% [7]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 38.6% in 2024, an increase of 1.2 percentage points, and a net profit margin of 20.8%, up by 2.2 percentage points [7]. Business Performance - In the first half of 2024, revenue was 976 million RMB, a 17.5% increase, while the second half saw revenue of 1.144 billion RMB, an 8.8% increase. The first half net profit was 209 million RMB, a 31.6% increase, and the second half net profit was 220 million RMB, also a 31% increase [7]. - The company’s production volume reached 209 million units in 2024, a 15.1% increase, with total sales of 178 million units, a 12.1% increase. The average selling price (ASP) was approximately 11.58 RMB, an increase of 0.5 RMB [7]. Regional Performance - Revenue growth was notable in the Asian region, with a 37.9% increase in revenue from areas outside mainland China, contributing to 25.4% of total revenue. Revenue from mainland China was 655 million RMB, a 13.9% increase, while revenue from the Americas was 474 million RMB, a 16.9% increase [7]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to enhance its research and development capabilities and expand its smart eyewear lens business. This includes increasing production capacity in Shanghai and Jiangsu, establishing a national R&D center, and collaborating with leading global technology and consumer electronics companies [7].
康耐特光学（02276）：2024年报点评：业绩高增31%，盈利能力再创新高