HAI TIAN(SH:603288) Ping An Securities·2025-04-03 06:44Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for Haitian Flavor Industry Co., Ltd. (603288.SH) [1][8] Core Views - The company achieved an annual revenue of 26.901 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.53%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 6.344 billion yuan, up 12.75% year-on-year [4][8] - The gross profit margin improved significantly to 37.00%, an increase of 2.26 percentage points, driven by lower raw material costs and production efficiency enhancements [7][8] - The product matrix continues to expand, with all categories showing effective growth, particularly soy sauce, which generated revenue of 13.758 billion yuan, up 8.87% year-on-year [7][8] - The company has optimized its channel network, achieving balanced revenue growth across different regions, with the southern region showing the fastest growth at 12.88% [7][8] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue and Profitability: - 2024 revenue: 26.901 billion yuan, up 9.53% [4] - 2024 net profit: 6.344 billion yuan, up 12.75% [4] - Gross margin: 37.00%, up 2.26 percentage points [7] - Net margin: 23.63%, up 0.66 percentage points [7] - Future Projections: - Expected net profit for 2025: 7.004 billion yuan [8] - Expected EPS for 2025: 1.26 yuan [8] - Projected P/E ratios for 2025-2027: 32.4, 29.3, and 26.8 respectively [8] Market Position and Strategy - The company is recognized as a leader in the condiment industry, with strong competitive advantages in brand, product, and channel [8] - The report highlights the company's ongoing efforts to enhance market competitiveness through refined channel operations and national layout optimization [7][8]