YILI(SH:600887) EBSCN·2025-05-07 07:45Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Yili Co., Ltd. (600887.SH) [4][6] Core Views - Yili Co., Ltd. reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, with total revenue of CNY 115.78 billion, down 8.24% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 8.45 billion, down 18.94% year-on-year [1] - The company is experiencing a recovery in its low-temperature product category and good growth in its milk powder business, with milk powder revenue increasing by 7.53% in 2024 and 18.65% in Q1 2025 [2] - The gross margin improved due to declining raw milk prices, with a gross margin of 34.10% for 2024, up from 32.8% in 2023 [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, Yili Co., Ltd. achieved total revenue of CNY 115.78 billion, a decrease of 8.24% from the previous year, and a net profit of CNY 8.45 billion, down 18.94% year-on-year [1] - For Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of CNY 26.74 billion, a decline of 7.07% year-on-year, and a net loss of CNY 2.42 billion [1] - In Q1 2025, revenue was CNY 33.02 billion, an increase of 1.35% year-on-year, while net profit was CNY 4.87 billion, down 17.71% year-on-year [1] Product Performance - Liquid milk revenue in 2024 was CNY 75.00 billion, down 12.32% year-on-year, while low-temperature products showed growth [2] - Milk powder and dairy products generated revenues of CNY 29.68 billion in 2024 and CNY 8.81 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting growth rates of 7.53% and 18.65% respectively [2] - Ice cream products saw a revenue decline of 18.41% in 2024 and 5.25% in Q1 2025 [2] Profitability and Cost Management - The gross margin for 2024 was 34.10%, with a significant improvement in Q1 2025 to 37.82% [3] - Selling expense ratio decreased to 18.99% in 2024, while management expense ratio was 3.86% [3] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 7.30%, with a significant loss in Q4 2024 primarily due to goodwill impairment [3] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The net profit forecast for 2025 and 2026 has been revised down to CNY 10.81 billion and CNY 11.65 billion, respectively [4] - The estimated EPS for 2025-2027 is projected at CNY 1.70, CNY 1.83, and CNY 2.05, with corresponding P/E ratios of 17, 16, and 15 [4]