Long Ping High-Tech(000998) 招商证券·2025-04-27 11:38Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating for the company [3][6]. Core Views - The rice seed industry is experiencing counter-cyclical growth with better-than-expected profitability; the domestic corn seed industry maintains its leading advantage and demonstrates operational resilience; the overseas corn seed industry may reach a transformative turning point and is expected to benefit from changes in international trade dynamics, leading to market expansion. The long-term development prospects of the company are viewed positively [1][6]. Financial Data and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve total revenue of 85.66 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.14 billion yuan, down 43% year-on-year. The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is expected to be 0.09 yuan [2][18]. - Revenue is expected to grow to 94.81 billion yuan in 2025, with a net profit of 4.32 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 279% [18][21]. - The company’s total market capitalization is approximately 13.6 billion yuan, with a current share price of 10.29 yuan [3][6]. Performance Summary - The domestic rice seed business has shown strong performance, with a revenue increase of 13% in 2024, leading to a net profit of 340 million yuan, which is over 50% growth [6][19]. - The domestic corn seed business generated revenue of 2.12 billion yuan despite high inventory pressures, showcasing operational resilience [6][19]. - The overseas corn seed business faced challenges due to falling international grain prices and extreme weather, but maintained a market share of around 20% [6][19]. Future Outlook - The domestic hybrid rice seed industry is entering a destocking phase, indicating a potential upward trend in the rice seed market; the company’s product lineup is well-prepared, and high growth is expected to continue [6][19]. - The overseas corn seed market is anticipated to benefit from changes in international trade patterns, leading to market expansion opportunities [6][19]. - The company is expected to see a recovery in its Brazilian corn seed business, contributing positively to its overall performance [6][19].