Long Ping High-Tech(SZ:000998) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-04-29 08:36Investment Rating - The investment rating for Longping High-Tech (隆平高科) is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance is under pressure due to the sluggish corn industry in Brazil, while domestic seed performance remains stable. The revenue for 2024 is reported at 8.566 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.13%, and the net profit attributable to shareholders is 114 million yuan, down 43.08% year-on-year. The first quarter of 2025 shows a revenue of 1.409 billion yuan, a decline of 32.03% year-on-year, primarily due to weak sales of corn seeds in Brazil. The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted downwards, with expected net profits of 348 million, 404 million, and 502 million yuan respectively for those years. The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 38.9, 33.6, and 27.0 for 2025-2027, indicating potential for gradual performance recovery as the Brazilian corn market improves and domestic transgenic seed business expands [1][4][5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the revenue breakdown shows corn seed revenue at 5.021 billion yuan (down 16.74%), rice seed revenue at 2.008 billion yuan (up 12.97%), and vegetable seeds at 321 million yuan (up 0.69%). The company maintains a leading market share in hybrid rice, with seven of the top ten varieties in the national promotion area, and three of the top ten corn varieties [5][6]. - The company has received 113 authorized plant variety rights in 2024, with significant contributions from rice and corn varieties. The total number of authorized plant variety rights has reached 979, showcasing the company's strong R&D capabilities [6]. Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - The financial summary indicates a revenue forecast of 9.476 billion yuan for 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 10.6%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 348 million yuan, reflecting a significant recovery from the previous year's losses. The gross margin is projected to stabilize around 37.2% in 2025, with a net margin of 3.7% [8][10]. - The company's valuation metrics show a PE ratio decreasing from 119.0 in 2024 to 38.9 in 2025, indicating a more attractive valuation as earnings are expected to recover [8][10].