Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 11.17 HKD [7][8]. Core Insights - The company reported a net profit of 600 million RMB in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 32%. The overall revenue grew at a low double-digit rate, with beverage revenue also increasing at a low double-digit rate and food revenue growing at a high single-digit rate [1][2]. - The gross margin for Q1 2025 improved by 0.5 percentage points year-on-year, driven by a decline in raw material prices, particularly for beverages. The sales expense ratio decreased by over 0.5 percentage points, reflecting scale effects and precise marketing investments [3][4]. - The company expects revenue growth guidance of 6%-8% for 2025, with potential to increase to 8%-12% if internal management exceeds expectations [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2025, the company is projected to achieve a revenue of 32,483 million RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 7.09%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to reach 2,225 million RMB, reflecting a growth of 20.31% [6][19]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is forecasted at 0.52 RMB, with a projected return on equity (ROE) of 16.56% [6][19]. Valuation Metrics - The report suggests a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 20x for 2025, aligning with the average PE of comparable companies. The target price of 11.17 HKD corresponds to this valuation [4][13]. - The company is expected to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 100% over the next 2-3 years, indicating strong cash flow management [4][8].
统一企业中国：Q1利润表现亮眼，期待盈利持续释放-20250509