CHINA PET FOODS(002891) 东北证券·2025-04-25 08:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a 6-month target price of 59.5 CNY, compared to the closing price of 48.58 CNY on April 23, 2025 [6][12]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 4.465 billion CNY and a net profit of 394 million CNY in 2024, representing year-on-year growth of 19.15% and 68.89% respectively. The first quarter of 2025 saw revenues of 1.1 billion CNY and net profits of 91 million CNY, with year-on-year increases of 25.4% and 62% [3][12]. - The company's strategy of focusing on staple food products has led to significant revenue growth, with overseas revenue expected to reach 3.051 billion CNY in 2024, accounting for 68.33% of total revenue, a year-on-year increase of 14.62% [3][12]. - The company is expanding its overseas production capacity, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, with the second phase of the U.S. factory expected to be operational by 2026. This expansion is anticipated to enhance profitability [3][12]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 5.284 billion CNY, 6.3 billion CNY, and 7.659 billion CNY respectively, with net profits expected to be 503 million CNY, 635 million CNY, and 826 million CNY [2][12]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are projected to grow from 1.34 CNY in 2025 to 2.80 CNY by 2027, indicating a strong upward trend in profitability [2][12]. - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve from 28.2% in 2024 to 31.6% in 2027, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency [2][12].