ZHONGYIN BABI FOOD CO.(605338) Shanxi Securities·2025-04-03 00:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate-B" [1][10]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.671 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.53%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 277 million yuan, up 29.42% year-on-year, with a basic earnings per share (EPS) of 1.12 yuan, reflecting a growth of 30.23% [6][10]. - The company has successfully expanded its franchise store business and deepened its relationships with major clients, achieving positive growth in revenue and net profit despite intensified industry competition [6][10]. - The company plans to achieve revenues of 1.823 billion yuan, 2.015 billion yuan, and 2.236 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 268 million yuan, 293 million yuan, and 315 million yuan [10][12]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's gross profit margin improved to 26.71%, an increase of 0.36 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin rose to 16.75%, up 3.54 percentage points year-on-year [7]. - The company completed 75 lean improvement projects in 2024, which contributed to enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs [7]. - The company’s total assets are projected to grow from 28.81 billion yuan in 2023 to 37.84 billion yuan by 2027, indicating a steady increase in financial strength [15][16]. Sales and Market Expansion - The company opened 1,026 new franchise stores in 2024, expanding its market presence in regions such as East China and North China [6]. - The sales revenue from franchise stores, direct stores, and group meal services for 2024 was 1.246 billion yuan, 21 million yuan, and 380 million yuan, respectively, with varying year-on-year changes [6][10]. - The company has developed over 300 new major clients in 2024, enhancing its customer service capabilities and product offerings [6].