wanhua(600309) Shanxi Securities·2025-04-18 12:33Investment Rating - The investment rating for Wanhua Chemical (600309.SH) is "Buy-B" (maintained) [1][10]. Core Views - The report highlights significant contributions from the polyurethane business segment, with rapid growth in fine chemicals and new materials. The company achieved a total operating revenue of 182.069 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.83%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 22.49% to 13.033 billion yuan [5][6]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total operating revenue of 182.069 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 16.16% and a net margin of 8.12%, both showing declines compared to the previous year [6]. - The revenue breakdown by product for 2024 includes polyurethane series at 75.844 billion yuan (up 12.55%), petrochemical series at 72.518 billion yuan (up 4.60%), and fine chemicals and new materials at 28.273 billion yuan (up 18.61%) [6]. - For Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 43.068 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 24.96% [5]. Production Capacity and Expansion - The report notes that multiple production facilities have been completed and are operational, with ongoing projects progressing as scheduled. The MDI capacity at the Fujian Industrial Park has been expanded from 400,000 tons/year to 800,000 tons/year, and the Ningbo Industrial Park's MDI capacity has increased from 1.2 million tons/year to 1.5 million tons/year [7]. Research and Development - The company has increased its R&D investment to 4.55 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 2.5% of its revenue. It has filed 1,220 domestic and international invention patents, with 649 granted [8]. Future Profitability Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits attributable to shareholders of 14.972 billion yuan, 16.587 billion yuan, and 17.909 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 11.5, 10.4, and 9.6 [10][12].