NHU(002001) 华安证券·2025-04-22 02:49Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company achieved significant growth in 2024, with total revenue reaching 21.61 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.95%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.87 billion yuan, up 117.01% year-on-year [4] - The first quarter of 2025 is expected to see a net profit of 1.8 billion to 1.9 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 107% to 118% [5] - The nutrition segment's performance was boosted by the release of new production capacity for methionine and a recovery in demand from the aquaculture industry, alongside supply constraints from major international manufacturers [6][7] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the nutrition segment generated revenue of 15.06 billion yuan, a 52.58% increase year-on-year, accounting for 69.67% of total revenue [6] - The average market prices for key products such as vitamins A, E, C, and methionine saw significant increases, supporting revenue growth [6] - The company expects net profits for 2025-2027 to be 6.52 billion, 7.33 billion, and 8.03 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 10, 9, and 8 [10] Production Capacity and Projects - The company has fully released its 300,000-ton methionine production capacity, contributing to profit growth [7] - Ongoing projects include an 18,000-ton liquid methionine project and various expansions in the flavor and fragrance segment [9] Market Dynamics - The recovery in the pig farming industry and significant export growth have notably increased demand for vitamins A, E, and C, with export volumes rising by 28.96%, 35.82%, and 5.58% respectively [6] - The company is actively expanding its product matrix and enhancing its core competitiveness through various projects [9]