Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating an expected price increase of over 15% relative to the benchmark index [8][14]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 11.7 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 1.4%, with a net profit of 570 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 43.1% [3]. - The demand for data center switches is strong, driven by AI computing needs, with the revenue from data center switches growing by 120% year-on-year [4]. - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence, with international revenue increasing by 52.72% [4]. Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of 3.32 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.5% year-on-year, but a net profit of 162 million yuan, up 32.5% [3]. - The gross margin for ICT was 38.62%, with a notable increase in Q4 gross margin to 46.5% [5]. - The company’s R&D investment has increased, with a capitalized R&D ratio rising to 14% from 5% the previous year [5]. Market Position and Strategy - The company holds the largest market share in the domestic Ethernet switch market across various sectors, including internet and education [4]. - The company is strategically reducing its focus on non-core businesses, with network security and cloud desktop revenues declining significantly [4]. - The company has launched innovative products, including the world's first 51.2T CPO switch, enhancing its competitive edge in the AI computing infrastructure [6]. Future Projections - The forecast for net profit is 790 million yuan in 2025, 950 million yuan in 2026, and 1.18 billion yuan in 2027, with corresponding PE ratios of 50, 41, and 33 [7][11]. - Revenue is expected to grow significantly, reaching 14.66 billion yuan in 2025, with a growth rate of 25.3% [7][11].
锐捷网络：2024年年报点评：净利润实现较快增长，数据中心交换机需求强劲-20250404