ETERN(SH:600105) Tianfeng Securities·2025-05-05 10:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price not specified [7] Core Views - The company experienced significant profit growth in Q1 2025 due to substantial investment income, with a reported net profit of 290 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 961% [1] - The growth in the optical communication segment and investment income from affiliated companies are key drivers of profitability [1][2] - Future growth is expected to be driven by superconducting materials and optical chips, with ongoing expansion in production capacity [3] Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company reported a revenue of 4.11 billion yuan, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 61.41 million yuan, an increase of 42% [1][5] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 877 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, and a net profit of 290 million yuan, primarily due to investment income [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] - The automotive wiring harness revenue decreased by 14% to 1.206 billion yuan, and the power engineering revenue fell by 30% to 1.04 billion yuan [2] Future Growth Drivers - The company is focusing on high-temperature superconducting materials and their applications, with plans to expand production capacity to 5,000 kilometers [3] - In the optical chip sector, the company has established a domestic IDM laser chip factory, achieving significant performance metrics for its products [3] Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted upwards, with expected net profits of 365 million yuan, 139 million yuan, and 166 million yuan respectively [4] - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating based on the anticipated growth in superconducting and optical chip businesses [4]