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澳优(01717):2024年年报业绩点评:羊奶粉海外市场表现亮眼,24年利润同比改善
AUSNUTRIAAUSNUTRIA(HK:01717) EBSCN·2025-04-16 14:11

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for future performance [5]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 7.4 billion yuan in 2024, a slight increase of 0.3% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders reached 240 million yuan, reflecting a significant growth of 35.3% year-on-year [1]. - The performance of goat milk powder in overseas markets has been particularly strong, with a year-on-year revenue increase of 68.2% [2]. - The company has maintained its leading position in the global goat milk powder market, achieving over 60% market share in China for six consecutive years [2]. - The gross profit margin improved to 42.0% in 2024, up by 3.3 percentage points, driven by reduced sales discounts and product mix upgrades [3]. - The company expects domestic market stabilization in 2025, with continued high double-digit growth in overseas goat milk powder revenue [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenues of 74 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.4 billion yuan, with the second half of 2024 showing a revenue of 37.2 billion yuan, down 3.8% year-on-year, but a net profit of 0.9 billion yuan, marking a return to profitability [1]. - Revenue breakdown for 2024 includes: cow milk powder at 2.107 billion yuan (down 17.8%), goat milk powder at 3.699 billion yuan (up 12.7%), other products at 1.292 billion yuan (up 3.2%), and nutrition products at 305 million yuan (up 7.1%) [2]. - The company’s net profit margin for 2024 was 3.2%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [3]. Future Projections - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 299 million yuan and 357 million yuan, respectively, reflecting a decrease of 15% and 19% from previous estimates [4]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 0.17 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11x [4]. - The company anticipates a recovery in the domestic market due to a slight rebound in birth rates, which may support the infant formula market in 2025 [3]. Market Position - The company is recognized as a leading brand in the goat milk powder sector, with successful expansion in overseas markets, particularly in the Middle East [4]. - The company’s strategic focus on enhancing its product matrix and deepening market penetration in regions like Saudi Arabia is expected to support long-term growth [3].