CRM(SH:688396) Orient Securities·2025-05-13 02:20Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 52.49 CNY, based on a valuation of 3.0 times the average price-to-book ratio for comparable companies in 2025 [2][10][5]. Core Insights - The company is expected to see significant growth in revenue and net profit, with a projected revenue increase of 15% in 2025 and a net profit increase of 21% [9][10]. - The automotive and AI applications are driving demand growth, with automotive electronics revenue increasing from 19% in 2023 to 21% in 2024 [9]. - The company is focusing on upgrading its manufacturing capabilities, particularly in SiC/GaN platforms and MEMS sensors, to meet the growing demand in the automotive and industrial control markets [9]. Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 11,637 million CNY, 12,987 million CNY, and 14,377 million CNY, respectively, with corresponding growth rates of 15%, 12%, and 11% [4][10]. - The net profit for 2025 is projected to be 919 million CNY, with a growth rate of 21% [4][10]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is expected to rise from 0.69 CNY in 2025 to 1.17 CNY in 2027 [4][10]. Valuation Metrics - The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 68.6 in 2025 to 40.5 in 2027, indicating an improving valuation as earnings grow [4][10]. - The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is expected to stabilize around 2.7 to 2.5 from 2025 to 2027 [4][10]. Market Performance - The company’s stock has shown a strong performance with a 20.55% increase over the past year, outperforming the market benchmark [6].