CBEST(SH:600729) Tianfeng Securities·2025-05-13 09:12Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [9][21]. Core Views - The company is experiencing steady development in its main business while continuing to push for adjustments in its operations. The revenue for 2024 is projected to be 17.14 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.8%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1.3 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.5% [1][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 4.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 475 million yuan, an increase of 9.2%. The gross profit margin improved to 30%, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [1][2]. - For 2024, the company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.36 yuan per share, resulting in a dividend payout ratio of 46% [1]. Business Segments - The company’s revenue from different business segments in 2024 showed varied performance: - Electrical appliances: +12.85% - Supermarkets: -0.31% - Department stores: -12.16% - Automotive trade: -29.51% [2]. - The company is focusing its main operations in Chongqing and has exited the Hubei market, with revenue from Chongqing declining by 10.22% in 2024 [2]. Operational Adjustments - The company is actively adjusting its supermarket and department store operations, while the electrical appliances segment is benefiting from government subsidies. In 2024, the company opened 5 new stores and closed 13, resulting in a total of 273 stores across various segments by the end of the year [3][4]. Investment Contributions - Investment income from joint ventures, particularly from the consumer finance sector, contributed significantly to profits, with total investment income reaching 711 million yuan in 2024, a 15% increase year-on-year [4][5]. Future Projections - The company expects net profits attributable to the parent company to be 1.39 billion yuan in 2025, 1.47 billion yuan in 2026, and 1.54 billion yuan in 2027, reflecting a downward adjustment from previous forecasts [6][7].