Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical (300316) 野村·2025-04-23 10:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a Neutral rating on Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical (JSG) and lowers the target price to CNY27 from CNY30, reflecting weaker-than-expected results and a likely continued decline in solar equipment order backlog [4][6]. Core Insights - The company's 2024 revenue declined by 2% year-on-year to CNY17,577 million, which is 9% lower than the Bloomberg consensus estimate, primarily due to a 20% decline in the materials business [1][2]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 fell by 45% year-on-year to CNY1.92, which is 36% lower than the consensus estimate, attributed to gross margin contraction, increased operating expenses, and a significant rise in asset impairment losses [1][4]. - The solar sector outlook remains negative, with solar demand softening, which is expected to continue impacting JSG's earnings in 2025 [2][3]. Financial Summary - For FY24, JSG reported revenue of CNY17,577 million, with a projected decline to CNY16,051 million in FY25F and a slight recovery to CNY16,119 million in FY26F [5]. - The reported net profit for FY24 was CNY2,510 million, with forecasts of CNY2,212 million for FY25F and CNY2,181 million for FY26F [5]. - The normalized EPS is expected to decrease to CNY1.69 for FY25F and CNY1.67 for FY26F, down from CNY2.29 and CNY2.39 respectively [4][5]. Market Position and Risks - JSG's inventory and contract liabilities have decreased by 30% and 48% year-on-year as of December 2024, indicating a softening order backlog from solar clients [2]. - The potential downside in sales and earnings could be partially mitigated by a stable semi-equipment order backlog and delayed revenue recognition from ongoing projects [3][4]. - The stock currently trades at a P/E of 17x for FY25F, while the revised target price reflects a P/E of 16x [4][6].