Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for the company [1][9]. Core Insights - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 24.006 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.35%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.840 billion yuan, up 20.00% year-on-year [1][3]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 23 yuan per 10 shares (including tax), resulting in a payout ratio of 69.89% [1]. - The company has successfully expanded its production capacity with new factories in Vietnam and Indonesia, leading to a production capacity of 229 million pairs, a 3.3% increase year-on-year, and a utilization rate of 96.72%, up 10.06 percentage points [5][9]. Financial Performance - The company reported a quarterly revenue breakdown for 2024 as follows: 4.765 billion yuan in Q1, 6.707 billion yuan in Q2, 6.039 billion yuan in Q3, and 6.495 billion yuan in Q4, with year-on-year growth rates of 30.15%, 20.83%, 18.50%, and 11.88% respectively [3]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 improved by 1.2 percentage points to 26.8%, while the net profit margin was 16.0%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year [5][8]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 was 3.29 yuan, with projected EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 at 3.69 yuan, 4.25 yuan, and 4.76 yuan respectively [6][9]. Market Position and Client Base - The company has established partnerships with major global brands, including Nike and Adidas, with the top five clients accounting for 79.13% of total sales, a decrease of 3.2 percentage points year-on-year [4][9]. - The revenue from sports casual shoes, outdoor boots, and sports sandals/slippers for 2024 was 20.991 billion yuan, 0.898 billion yuan, and 2.070 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 17.88%, -33.70%, and 125.76% [4]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the normalization of orders from core clients and the continued growth of new brand clients, leading to a projected increase in revenue and profit for the coming years [9]. - The report forecasts a revenue growth of 14.1% in 2025, 14.2% in 2026, and 12.1% in 2027, with net profit growth rates of 12.2%, 14.9%, and 12.2% respectively [11].
华利集团：2024年分红超预期，产能加速扩张-20250414