Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1][8][6] - The target price is set at RMB 32.75, with the current price at RMB 25.41 [1][8] Core Insights - The company is expected to benefit significantly from the refrigerant market cycle, with substantial growth in revenue and net profit projected for 2024 and Q1 2025 [1][8] - Revenue and net profit for 2024 are forecasted at RMB 24.46 billion and RMB 1.96 billion, representing year-on-year increases of 18.43% and 107.69% respectively [8][6] - The company holds a leading position in refrigerant quotas, with a 34% share of the total HFCs quota for 2025 [8][6] Financial Summary - For 2024, the company expects revenue of RMB 24.46 billion, up 18.4% from 2023, and net profit of RMB 1.96 billion, up 107.7% [2][8] - The EPS for 2025 is projected at RMB 1.31, with further increases to RMB 1.57 in 2026 and RMB 1.78 in 2027 [2][8] - The company’s refrigerant prices increased by 32.69% year-on-year in 2024, with production and sales volumes also showing significant growth [8][6] Market Dynamics - The demand for refrigerants is expected to remain strong, driven by the growth in air conditioning, refrigeration, and emerging overseas markets [8][6] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced a total HFCs quota of 79.19 million tons for 2025, which will benefit the company as a quota leader [8][6] - The report highlights the ongoing optimization of the supply-demand balance in the refrigerant market under quota constraints [8][6] Strategic Initiatives - The company is investing in advanced industries, including high-end fluoropolymers and fourth-generation refrigerants, ensuring long-term growth [8][6] - The Gansu Juhua project, with a total investment of RMB 19.63 billion, aims to establish production facilities for various refrigerants and related products [8][6]
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