Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7] Core Views - The company achieved a total operating revenue of 7.131 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.79%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 849 million yuan, up 5.82% year-on-year, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 773 million yuan, an increase of 8.86% year-on-year. However, in Q4 2024, the operating revenue was 2.374 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of only 1.99%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company fell by 24.79% to 223 million yuan [2][4][10] - In Q1 2025, the company reported an operating revenue of 1.571 billion yuan, a decline of 13.76% year-on-year, with a net profit of 77 million yuan, down 67.88% year-on-year [2][4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company’s total operating revenue was 7.131 billion yuan, with a gross profit margin of 28.78%, and a net profit margin of 11.91%. The Q4 2024 gross profit margin decreased to 25.83%, and the net profit margin fell to 9.41% [10][4] - The company’s revenue from sunflower seed business grew by 2.6%, while the nut business saw a revenue increase of 9.74% due to new product launches and market expansion [10][4] Cost and Profitability - The rising cost of sunflower seed raw materials has put short-term pressure on the company’s profitability. The net profit margin for Q1 2025 dropped to 4.92%, with a gross profit margin of 19.47% [10][4] - The company is expected to face challenges in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 due to increased procurement costs and weak demand, leading to a significant impact on gross profit [10][4] Future Outlook - The company plans to diversify its channel layout and continue expanding its nut business, with expectations of new product launches in the coming year. It is anticipated that raw material prices will stabilize, potentially improving gross margins in the latter half of the year [10][4] - The projected EPS for 2025 and 2026 is 1.43 yuan and 1.84 yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 17 and 13 times [10][4]
洽洽食品(002557):2024年年报、2025年一季报点评:成本压力致盈利承压,中期关注成本及需求变化