儒竞科技（301525）：自动化领域持续布局，热泵业务有望触底回升

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company has reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, with total revenue of 1.297 billion yuan, down 16% year-on-year, and a net profit of 168 million yuan, down 22% year-on-year. However, the first quarter of 2025 shows signs of recovery with a revenue increase of 19% year-on-year to 351 million yuan and a net profit increase of 23% year-on-year to 50 million yuan [1][4] - The company is focusing on the automation sector and expects its heat pump business to recover. The revenue from the new energy vehicle thermal management business grew significantly by 47.23% year-on-year [4] - The company is investing in robotics and industrial automation, aiming for technological innovation and market expansion, which may create new growth points [4] - There are signs of recovery in the European heat pump export market, which is expected to positively impact the company's business and profits [4] Financial Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to increase from 1.297 billion yuan in 2024 to 1.737 billion yuan in 2025, representing a growth of 33.9% [3] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to rise from 168 million yuan in 2024 to 260 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a growth of 54.6% [3] - The gross margin is expected to stabilize around 25% for the coming years [3] - The company’s P/E ratio is projected to decrease from 40.53 in 2024 to 26.22 in 2025, indicating a more attractive valuation [3] - The estimated net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 260 million yuan, 350 million yuan, and 409 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 54%, 34.8%, and 16.8% [4]