HAI TIAN(603288) 平安证券·2025-04-03 10:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for Haitian Flavor Industry Co., Ltd. (603288.SH) [1][8] Core Views - The company achieved a total revenue of 26.901 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.53%, and a net profit of 6.344 billion yuan, up 12.75% year-on-year [3][4] - 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 [6][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 [6][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% [6][8] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 26.901 billion yuan, with a net profit of 6.344 billion yuan and a gross profit margin of 37.00% [3][6] - The forecast for 2025-2027 indicates a steady growth in net profit, with estimates of 7.004 billion yuan, 7.740 billion yuan, and 8.463 billion yuan respectively [8][10] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to increase from 1.14 yuan in 2024 to 1.52 yuan by 2027 [10][11] Financial Ratios - The net profit margin is expected to remain stable, with projections of 23.6% for 2025 and 24.2% for 2027 [10] - The return on equity (ROE) is forecasted to be 20.5% in 2024, gradually decreasing to 18.8% by 2027 [10] - The company's asset-liability ratio is projected to decrease from 23.1% in 2024 to 19.5% in 2027, indicating improved financial stability [10]