HUAYOU COBALT(603799) 中银国际·2025-04-30 06:55Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Accumulate" for the company [2][4] Core Views - The company has demonstrated significant year-on-year growth in net profit for both the 2024 annual report and the 2025 Q1 report, showcasing the advantages of its integrated operations [4][7] - The company is enhancing its global footprint and strengthening its supply chain collaboration, which supports the "Accumulate" rating [4][7] Financial Summary - The company's revenue for 2024 is projected at RMB 60,946 million, a decrease of 8.1% from 2023, while net profit is expected to rise by 24% to RMB 4,155 million [6][11] - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 17,842 million, a year-on-year increase of 19.24%, and net profit of RMB 1,252 million, up 139.68% [9][11] - The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is forecasted to be RMB 3.04, reflecting a significant increase from the previous estimate of RMB 2.07 [4][6] Production and Sales Performance - The company achieved a notable increase in nickel product shipments, with a year-on-year growth of 45.78%, totaling approximately 184,300 metric tons [7][8] - Cobalt product shipments reached about 46,800 metric tons, marking a 13.18% increase [7][8] Strategic Developments - The company is advancing its nickel and cobalt resource development projects in Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which are expected to enhance its competitive edge in the market [7][8] - The establishment of a lithium resource development system in Zimbabwe and the production of nickel sulfate in Indonesia are part of the company's strategy to strengthen its supply chain [7][8]