SICC CO.(688234) Shanxi Securities·2025-05-13 05:53Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate-A" rating for Tianyue Advanced (688234.SH) [4] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve revenue of 2.328 billion, 2.896 billion, and 3.487 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding net profits of 264 million, 323 million, and 394 million yuan [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 0.62, 0.75, and 0.92 yuan for the same years, leading to price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 95.8X, 78.4X, and 64.3X respectively based on the closing price of 58.92 yuan on May 12 [4] - The company is focusing on enhancing its core product capacity and exploring new applications in the AI glasses sector, which could further expand its market [6][8] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 408 million yuan, a decrease of 4.25% year-on-year, and a net profit of 9 million yuan, down 81.52% year-on-year [5] - The overall gross margin for Q1 2025 was 23.95%, an increase of 2.03 percentage points year-on-year, despite the decline in net profit [5] - The company’s main business, silicon carbide semiconductor materials, achieved a revenue of 1.474 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 35.72% [6] Market Position - Tianyue Advanced is one of the few companies globally capable of mass-producing 8-inch silicon carbide substrates, holding a market share of 22.80% in this segment [7] - The company is actively pushing its leading customers to transition to 8-inch substrates and has introduced the industry's first 12-inch silicon carbide substrate [7]