TORCH ELECTRON(603678) Huaxin Securities·2025-05-07 06:59Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking the first coverage of the stock [8]. Core Insights - Capacitor sales are experiencing growth against the trend, with a gradual recovery in downstream demand. Despite a decline in overall performance due to a prolonged industry downturn in 2024, key products such as pulse capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and supercapacitors have shown resilient sales growth. The company's profit primarily comes from the components segment, where specialized electronic components have high entry barriers and a stable competitive landscape. The first quarter of 2025 saw a year-on-year revenue increase of 16.96% and a net profit increase of 43.60% [4][3]. - The company is among the first to pass aerospace-grade MLCC certification, with applications in military and civilian sectors. The multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) are widely used in various fields, including aerospace, medical electronics, and industrial control. The company has established strong partnerships with special enterprises and is actively exploring new markets in power grids, rail transportation, industrial control, and renewable energy [5][6]. - The development of special high-performance new materials presents significant opportunities, particularly in aerospace applications. These materials, which have high-temperature resistance and low density, are crucial for manufacturing ceramic matrix composites (CMC). The aerospace sector is rapidly adopting these materials, leading to expanded commercial opportunities for the company [6][7]. Financial Forecast - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 39.28 billion, 48.93 billion, and 62.01 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be 1.01, 1.31, and 1.72 yuan for the same years. The current stock price corresponds to price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 38, 29, and 22 times for the respective years [8][10].