NANOMICRO(SH:688690) ZHESHANG SECURITIES·2025-05-08 13:20Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [6] Core Views - The company is expected to see a profit turning point due to high profitability and gradual release of profit elasticity. The gross profit margin for 2024 is projected at 70.22%, a year-on-year decrease of 7.85 percentage points, primarily due to the lower margin impact from the consolidation of Fuli Instruments. The core products, chromatography fillers and chromatography media, maintain a gross profit margin of 81.56%, with a slight year-on-year decline of 2.39 percentage points. The company’s unique ability to self-produce core raw materials, microspheres, is expected to further highlight its competitive edge, supporting a high level of gross margin for core products [2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 782 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.33%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 82.84 million yuan, up 20.82% year-on-year. In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 189 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 22.39%, and a net profit of 29.22 million yuan, reflecting a 72.98% increase year-on-year [9][11]. Growth Potential - The company is positioned to benefit from accelerated domestic substitution and its own product strength and platform-driven growth. The core business of chromatography fillers and chromatography media is expected to continue its growth trend, with Q1 2025 revenue reaching approximately 111 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 10.62%. The strategic focus on high-quality clients is anticipated to further enhance operational quality [4][9]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company’s revenue is projected to reach 966 million yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 23.44%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 139 million yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 68.00%. The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is estimated at 0.34 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 66 times based on the closing price on May 8, 2025 [4][11].