HUALU-HENGSHENG(SH:600426) Bank of China Securities·2025-04-14 01:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a market price of RMB 20.99 and a sector rating of "Outperform" [1][4]. Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of RMB 34.226 billion for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.55%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 4.027 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year [4][8]. - The company is experiencing steady operational performance with ongoing development momentum, supported by collaborative progress on construction projects and a broad growth space [4][9]. - The report highlights that the chemical industry is facing challenges such as overcapacity and weak demand, leading to a downward adjustment in profit forecasts for 2025-2027 [6][9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of RMB 342.26 billion, a 25.55% increase from RMB 272.60 billion in 2023. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 39.03 billion, reflecting a 9.14% increase [10][11]. - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw revenue of RMB 90.46 billion, up 14.31% year-on-year, with a net profit of RMB 8.54 billion, marking a 31.61% increase [11]. Earnings Forecast - The report projects earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be RMB 1.90, RMB 2.18, and RMB 2.37 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 11.1, 9.6, and 8.8 [6][8]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is enhancing its market competitiveness through cost reduction and efficiency improvements, while also expanding its market presence [9]. - New production capacities are being released in an orderly manner, with significant sales contributions expected from new projects [9][10]. Valuation Metrics - The current PE ratio is 11.1, indicating a favorable valuation compared to industry peers, with a projected dividend yield of 2.9% for 2025 [6][8].