ETERN(SH:600105) Tianfeng Securities·2025-05-05 08:12Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [7] Core Views - The company reported significant profit growth in Q1 2025, primarily driven by substantial investment income and growth in superconducting and optical chip segments [1][4] - The optical communication segment showed strong revenue growth, while automotive wiring and power engineering revenues declined [2] - Future growth is expected from high-temperature superconducting materials and optical chips, with ongoing capacity expansion and product development [3] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 4.11 billion yuan, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to the parent company was 61.41 million yuan, an increase of 42% [1] - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 877 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, and a net profit of 290 million yuan, a significant increase of 961% [1] - The optical communication revenue reached 1.115 billion yuan in 2024, up 36% year-on-year, with a gross margin increase of 3.26 percentage points to 16.6% [2] Business Segment Analysis - Optical communication segment: Revenue growth driven by operator orders and concentrated delivery of optical cable products [2] - Automotive wiring segment: Revenue decreased by 14% to 1.206 billion yuan, impacted by declining sales in the fuel vehicle market [2] - Power engineering segment: Revenue fell by 30% to 1.04 billion yuan due to smaller project scales compared to the previous year [2] - Superconducting and copper conductor segment: Revenue increased by 33% to 586 million yuan, although gross margin decreased by 4.66 percentage points to 10.6% [2] Future Growth Drivers - The company is expanding its high-temperature superconducting wire production capacity to 5,000 kilometers, targeting applications in various fields including nuclear fusion and medical technology [3] - In the optical chip sector, the company has established a rare IDM laser chip factory, achieving industry-leading performance metrics for its products [3] Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been revised upwards, with expected net profits of 365 million yuan, 139 million yuan, and 166 million yuan respectively [4] - The recommendation to maintain an "Accumulate" rating reflects the anticipated growth in superconducting and optical chip businesses [4]