VeriSilicon(SH:688521) Ping An Securities·2025-04-30 04:30Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Recommended" (maintained) with a current stock price of 92.41 yuan [1] Core Views - The company is strategically positioned in the AIGC sector, maintaining a high level of orders on hand [1] - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 2.322 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.69% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -601 million yuan, a significant decrease of 102.68% year-on-year [5][9] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue increase of 22.49% year-on-year, reaching 390 million yuan, although the net profit was still negative at -220 million yuan [5][10] Financial Performance Summary - 2024 Financials: Revenue was 2.322 billion yuan, with a net profit of -601 million yuan. The gross margin was 39.9%, and the net margin was -25.9% [7][9] - 2025 Projections: Expected revenue growth of 27.3% to 2.955 billion yuan, with a projected net profit of -263 million yuan [7][14] - Key Revenue Drivers: Significant revenue growth in data processing, computer peripherals, and automotive electronics, with respective increases of 75.46%, 64.07%, and 37.32% [9] Order and Market Position - As of Q1 2025, the company had a record high order backlog of 2.456 billion yuan, maintaining high order levels for six consecutive quarters [10] - The company has a strong presence in the NPU IP market, with its technology adopted in 142 chip models across various sectors [12] Valuation and Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 2.955 billion yuan in 2025, 3.617 billion yuan in 2026, and 4.404 billion yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-sales ratios of 15.7X, 12.8X, and 10.5X [12][14] - The report highlights the company's leading position in the domestic IP sector and its unique positioning in AI-related IP, indicating a positive long-term outlook [12]