TCL TECH.(SZ:000100) HTSC·2025-04-30 08:58Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of 5.80 RMB [6][4]. Core Views - The company's performance in Q1 2025 shows significant improvement in profitability, driven by government subsidy policies that have led to an increase in both volume and price for LCD panels [1][2]. - The company has adjusted its earnings forecasts for 2025 and 2026 upwards by 3% and 32% respectively, reflecting better-than-expected supply-demand dynamics in the panel industry [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 165 billion RMB, a year-on-year decrease of 5%, with a gross margin of 11.7% and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.56 billion RMB, down 29% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 40.1 billion RMB, a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 13.3%, up 1.7 percentage points year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.01 billion RMB, up 322% year-on-year [1][2]. Business Segments - The display business generated revenue of 27.5 billion RMB in Q1 2025, representing an 18% year-on-year increase, with net profit rising 329% year-on-year [2]. - The company holds the second-largest global market share in large-size TV panels, with the highest market share in 65-inch and 75-inch products, and an increasing shipment ratio of 58% for products 65 inches and above [2]. Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, the company expects stable pricing for large-size LCD panels despite a slowdown in customer orders, as production control measures are anticipated to be implemented [3]. - The company aims to accelerate the expansion of its mid-size IT and automotive businesses as its T9 production line reaches full capacity, which is expected to enhance revenue from these segments [3]. Valuation Metrics - The target price of 5.80 RMB is based on a price-to-book ratio of 1.81x for 2025, compared to a peer average of 0.86x, reflecting the company's increasing global market share in LCD panel production [4]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be 0.36 RMB, with a return on equity (ROE) of 5.72% [10].