Baosteel(SH:600019) EBSCN·2025-04-28 02:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Baosteel Co., Ltd. (宝钢股份) [4][6] Core Views - The company achieved a net profit margin of 3.5% in Q1, marking a new high in nearly five quarters, enhancing the long-term investment value through increased dividend certainty [1] - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of CNY 322.12 billion, a decrease of 6.50% year-on-year, and a net profit of CNY 7.36 billion, down 38.36% year-on-year [1][4] - The company plans to invest CNY 23.91 billion in fixed assets in 2025, focusing on optimizing product structure and expanding production capacity [2] Financial Performance - In 2024, the steel production volume was 51.41 million tons, a decrease of 1.02% year-on-year, with a gross profit per ton of CNY 167, down 19.68% year-on-year [2] - The company’s cash dividend plan for 2024-2026 is set at no less than CNY 0.20 per share, with a cash dividend payout ratio of 61.34% in 2024 [3] - The forecasted net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are CNY 10.64 billion, CNY 12.05 billion, and CNY 13.81 billion respectively [4] Investment Strategy - The company aims for a product sales target of 32.59 million tons in 2025, with an export sales ratio exceeding 10% [2] - The company plans to acquire a 49% stake in Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. for a total investment of CNY 90 billion [3] - The report highlights the company's focus on returning value to shareholders through dividends and strategic investments [3][4]