HAI TIAN(SH:603288) CMS·2025-04-14 09:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [2][6] Core Views - The company achieved a year-on-year revenue growth of 10.0% and a net profit growth of 17.8% in Q4, continuing its trend of high-quality growth [1][5] - For 2024, the company is expected to perform well despite market pressures, with a focus on channel improvement and new product promotion, leading to sustained growth [1][6] - EPS forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are projected at 1.28 and 1.40 CNY respectively, with the current stock price corresponding to a PE ratio of 33 times for 2025 [1][6] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 269.01 billion CNY, a 9.53% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 63.44 billion CNY, up 12.75% [5][7] - Q4 results showed revenue of 65.02 billion CNY and net profit of 15.29 billion CNY, reflecting a 10.03% and 17.81% increase year-on-year respectively [5][7] - The company’s gross margin improved to 37.00% in 2024, up 2.26 percentage points from the previous year, driven by cost optimization and efficiency improvements [5][7] Segment Performance - Soy sauce revenue reached 137.58 billion CNY in 2024, with a volume increase of 11.63% despite a 2.5% decline in average price [5][7] - Oyster sauce revenue was 46.15 billion CNY, with an 8.56% increase year-on-year, and a slight average price increase of 0.4% [5][7] - The company’s other product categories also showed strong growth, with total revenue of 40.86 billion CNY, a 16.75% increase year-on-year [5][7] Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 50.87 billion CNY for 2024, representing a significant payout ratio of 80.19% [5][7]