Aier(300015) 民生证券·2025-04-28 13:14Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [3][5]. Core Views - The company is expected to see growth in its refractive surgery segment due to an increase in average customer spending, while the cataract segment is anticipated to recover from a high base effect starting in May 2024 [2]. - Cost reduction and efficiency improvements are projected to lead to a decrease in expenses, with a gross margin of 48.02% in Q1 2025 [2]. - The company is positioned as a leading player in the ophthalmology medical service sector, with strengthening brand power and operational resilience [3]. Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 23.09 billion, 26.07 billion, and 29.22 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 10.0%, 12.9%, and 12.1% [3][4]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be 4.03 billion, 4.70 billion, and 5.43 billion yuan for the same period, with growth rates of 13.3%, 16.6%, and 15.6% respectively [3][4]. - The report provides a PE ratio forecast of 30, 26, and 23 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 [3][4].