ECOVACS(SH:603486) CMS·2025-05-12 08:33Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Add" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, with a revenue of 3.858 billion yuan, representing an 11% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of 475 million yuan, up 59% year-on-year [1] - The company plans to distribute a dividend of 259 million yuan, with a payout ratio of 32%, and commits to maintaining a cash dividend ratio of no less than 30% over the next three years [1] - The company achieved a total revenue of 16.542 billion yuan in 2024, a 6.7% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 800 million yuan, a 32% increase year-on-year [1] Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of 6.316 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of approximately 26.7%, and a net profit of 191 million yuan, showing significant improvement from previous losses [5] - The company’s revenue from service robots and high-end smart appliances reached 8.082 billion yuan and 8.061 billion yuan respectively in 2024, with year-on-year growth of 5.22% and 10.87% [5] - The company’s comprehensive gross margin increased by 2 percentage points in 2024, with a net profit margin rising by 3.7 percentage points to 12.3% [5] Market Position and Growth - The company has seen strong growth in overseas sales, particularly in the European market, where revenue increased by 12.6% year-on-year, with significant growth in key markets like France and Italy [5] - The company’s market share in online sales of vacuum cleaners rebounded to over 26% in Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, driven by new product launches [5] - The company has established over 8,000 offline outlets nationwide, enhancing its market presence [5] Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 1.814 billion yuan, 2.310 billion yuan, and 2.633 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 18, 14, and 12 [5][6] - Revenue projections for the years 2025 to 2027 are 19.649 billion yuan, 22.526 billion yuan, and 25.757 billion yuan, reflecting growth rates of 19%, 15%, and 14% respectively [6]