Linglong Tyre(SH:601966) Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-05-06 06:12Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [3][5][12] Core Views - The company achieved record production and sales in Q4 2024, but performance was significantly impacted by raw material costs and expense provisions [1][5] - The establishment of a third overseas base in Brazil is a strategic move to enhance production capacity and market reach [5][6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2024 is projected at 22,058 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 9.4% [2][6] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1,752 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 26% [2][6] - Earnings per share for 2024 is estimated at 1.20 yuan, with a gross margin of 22.1% [2][6] - The company anticipates net profits of approximately 1,579 million yuan, 2,104 million yuan, and 2,448 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [2][5] Production and Sales Performance - The company’s tire production and sales reached approximately 8,912 million units in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.65% [5][6] - In Q4 2024, tire production and sales hit record highs, with production of about 2,340 million units and sales of 2,411 million units [5][6] Cost and Margin Analysis - The average procurement prices for key raw materials such as natural rubber and synthetic rubber increased by 28% and 13.5% respectively in 2024 [5][6] - Despite rising costs, the company benefited from a reduction in anti-dumping duties on semi-steel tires, leading to a gross margin increase of 1.05 percentage points to 22.06% [5][6] Strategic Developments - The new facility in Brazil is expected to produce 12 million semi-steel tires and generate sales revenue of 77.6 billion yuan upon reaching full capacity [5][6] - The company is also planning an H-share issuance to support its expansion efforts [5][6]