First(SH:603806) Huachuang Securities·2025-04-29 08:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating an expectation to outperform the benchmark index by 10%-20% over the next six months [20]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 was 3.624 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 31.89% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 8.78%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 401 million yuan, down 23.08% year-on-year but up 709.79% quarter-on-quarter. The gross margin was 13.10%, a decrease of 2.18 percentage points year-on-year but an increase of 1.48 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The company maintains a leading position in the film business, with a market share exceeding 50% in Q1 2025. The gross margin for this segment reached 13.1%, showing a recovery in profitability due to increased demand and price adjustments [7]. - The electronic materials business is expected to see growth, with significant shipments of photosensitive dry film and other products. The company has established relationships with major players in the electronic circuit field, indicating a positive outlook for this segment [7]. - The company has effectively managed credit risks, with a total of 136 million yuan in credit impairment provisions being reversed, contributing positively to the financial performance [7]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve total revenue of 21.297 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 11.2%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to reach 1.680 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 28.5% [3]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to increase from 0.50 yuan in 2024 to 0.64 yuan in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19 times for 2025 [3]. - The target price for the company's stock is set at 16.10 yuan, based on a P/E ratio of 25 times for 2025, compared to the current price of 12.29 yuan [3].