Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 17.36 per share, up from a previous value of RMB 11.12 per share [7][4]. Core Views - The company's revenue and net profit for 2024 are projected to be RMB 7.281 billion and RMB 381 million, respectively, reflecting a slight year-on-year decline of 7.31% and 1.68% [1][6]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenues of RMB 1.832 billion and a net profit of RMB 69 million, showing a year-on-year decrease of 7.41% and 57.82% [1][2]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to the expiration of specific operational assets related to Amazon Cloud and some clients vacating due to strategic adjustments [1][2]. - Despite short-term pressures, the company is accelerating the deployment of new data center projects, which are expected to contribute positively to future earnings [2][3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company's data center business achieved revenues of RMB 20.89 billion and RMB 5.21 billion in Q1 2025, with year-on-year declines of 5.96% and 4.01% [2]. - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was reported at 16.55% and 15.14%, with a slight year-on-year change of +0.51% and -3.53 percentage points [3]. Project Development - The company is actively advancing its data center projects, with the first and second phases in Tianjin Baodi set to be delivered in the first half of 2025, and construction of the third phase has commenced [2][3]. - The company is also working on projects in Inner Mongolia, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [2]. Earnings Forecast - The EBITDA for 2025-2027 is projected to be RMB 1.571 billion, RMB 1.708 billion, and RMB 1.831 billion, with downward adjustments of 19% and 22% for 2025 and 2026, respectively [4][6]. - The expected revenue for 2025 is RMB 7.735 billion, reflecting a 6.24% increase from 2024, while the net profit is forecasted to be RMB 416 million, a 9.10% increase [6][22].
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