HAI TIAN(SH:603288) GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-04-03 07:56Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][7]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 26.901 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.53%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 6.344 billion yuan, up 12.75% year-on-year [1]. - The company experienced significant growth in its online sales channel, with online revenue increasing by 39.8% year-on-year in 2024 [2]. - The gross margin improved to 37.0%, an increase of 2.26 percentage points year-on-year, driven by lower raw material costs and enhanced cost control measures [3]. - The company plans to focus on its core seasoning business and aims for overseas market expansion, with a clear goal for international revenue contribution [4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenues from soy sauce, seasoning sauce, oyster sauce, and other products of 13.8 billion, 2.7 billion, 4.6 billion, and 4.1 billion yuan respectively, with growth rates of 8.9%, 10.0%, 8.6%, and 16.8% [2]. - The company’s net profit margin for 2024 was 23.6%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.67 percentage points [3]. - The company’s cash dividend for 2024 amounted to approximately 4.773 billion yuan, with a payout ratio of 75.24%, the highest in the past decade [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery of the restaurant industry and domestic demand stimulus policies, with projected net profits of 7.160 billion, 8.026 billion, and 8.933 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting growth rates of 12.9%, 12.1%, and 11.3% [4][6].