SCSF(SH:600779) SINOLINK SECURITIES·2025-04-30 05:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a projected EPS of 2.88, 3.09, and 3.48 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, corresponding to a PE valuation of 15.8, 14.7, and 13.0 times [5]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 5.22 billion RMB for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.34 billion RMB, up 5.7% year-on-year. For Q1 2025, revenue was 960 million RMB, a 2.7% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 190 million RMB, up 2.1% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations [2]. - The company is restructuring its product strategy to establish a dual-brand system with "Shui Jing Fang" and "Di Yi Fang," implementing a "twin star" strategy within the Shui Jing Fang brand [3]. - The new channel revenue for 2024 was 530 million RMB, a 10% increase year-on-year, while wholesale agency revenue was 4.5 billion RMB, up 2% year-on-year. In Q1 2025, new channel revenue surged to 290 million RMB, a 184% increase year-on-year, while wholesale agency revenue decreased by 20% [3]. - The net profit margin for 2024 increased by 0.1 percentage points to 25.7%, while the gross profit margin decreased by 0.4 percentage points. For Q1 2025, the net profit margin was 19.8%, down 0.1 percentage points, with a gross profit margin increase of 1.5 percentage points [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 5.22 billion RMB, with a net profit of 1.34 billion RMB. The revenue growth rate is projected to be 4.0%, 6.2%, and 11.2% for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [10]. - The company’s net profit for 2025 is expected to be 1.41 billion RMB, with a growth rate of 4.8% [5]. Product and Channel Strategy - The company is focusing on a dual-brand strategy and enhancing its new retail capabilities through partnerships with platforms like Meituan and JD [3]. - The sales from new channels are expected to significantly contribute to overall revenue, with a target for group buying to exceed double-digit percentages in total sales in certain cities [3]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates a decline in net profit for 2025 and 2026 by 5% and 8% respectively, due to pressures on mid-to-high-end demand recovery [5]. - The report suggests that the company is undergoing significant internal reforms, and investors are encouraged to monitor the effectiveness of these changes [4].