SFC(SH:601595) Guoyuan Securities·2025-04-25 06:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The company experienced a significant increase in performance in Q1 2025, driven by IP-related business growth, despite a lackluster performance in 2024 [2][3] - The company reported a revenue of 690 million yuan in 2024, a decrease of 13.19% year-on-year, and a net profit of 90.05 million yuan, down 29.08% year-on-year [2] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 248 million yuan, an increase of 17.90% year-on-year, and a net profit of 65.27 million yuan, up 41.55% year-on-year [2] Business Performance Summary - The film screening business generated 454 million yuan in revenue, down 17.33% year-on-year, while the advertising business saw a revenue increase of 9.87% to 42 million yuan [3] - The company has 836 affiliated cinemas with a market share of 7.8% and operates 51 direct "SFC Shanghai Film City" cinemas with a market share of 1.09% [3] - The IP business, particularly through Shanghai Film's subsidiary, has shown strong growth, with a 62.74% increase in revenue to 66 million yuan and a gross margin of 90.87% [3] Financial Forecast - The company forecasts net profits of 238 million yuan, 325 million yuan, and 422 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.53, 0.73, and 0.94 yuan per share [4] - The projected P/E ratios are 55, 40, and 31 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4] Market Position and Strategy - The company is actively exploring diversified development paths for its IP, including collaborations with domestic and international brands, and has launched various new IP-related projects [3] - The company has developed nearly 500 cultural and creative products and is leveraging AI technology to enhance the value of its IP [3]