Autobio(SH:603658) Huachuang Securities·2025-05-12 08:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the company with a target price of 49 yuan [2][8]. Core Views - The company's revenue for 2024 is projected at 4.471 billion yuan, reflecting a slight increase of 0.62% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 1.194 billion yuan, down 1.89% [2][4]. - The first quarter of 2025 shows a revenue of 996 million yuan, a decrease of 8.56%, and a net profit of 270 million yuan, down 16.76% [2][4]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.26 yuan per share (before tax) [2]. Financial Summary - The total revenue for 2024 is 4,471 million yuan, with a projected growth of 4.2% in 2025, reaching 4,658 million yuan [4]. - The net profit for 2024 is 1,194 million yuan, with an expected increase to 1,264 million yuan in 2025, representing a growth of 5.9% [4]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 2.09 yuan for 2024, increasing to 2.21 yuan in 2025 [4]. - The company’s overall gross margin for 2024 is 65.41%, showing a slight increase of 0.34 percentage points [8]. Business Performance - Domestic revenue is under pressure, with a slight decline of 1.16% to 4.185 billion yuan, while overseas revenue is growing rapidly at 36.57%, reaching 286 million yuan [8]. - The company emphasizes the importance of research and development, with a research expense ratio of 16.37% in 2024, up 1.60 percentage points [8]. - The report highlights the launch of new products, including the AutoChem B2000 and B8000 series, and advancements in genetic sequencing technology [8].