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通威股份:硅料成本进一步降低,组件渠道拓展顺利-20250513

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 91.994 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 34%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of -7.039 billion yuan. In Q4 2024, revenue was 23.722 billion yuan, down 14% year-on-year, with a net profit of -3.066 billion yuan. For Q1 2025, revenue was 15.933 billion yuan, with a net profit of -2.593 billion yuan [2][5]. Summary by Sections Company Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a polysilicon sales volume of 467,600 tons, a year-on-year increase of 20.76%, capturing approximately 30% of the national market share, ranking first globally. The battery module segment transitioned production from PERC to TOPCon, achieving a production capacity of 150 GW and battery sales of 87.68 GW, a year-on-year growth of 8.70%, maintaining the top position in global battery shipments for eight consecutive years, with a global market share of about 14%. The module sales volume reached 45.71 GW, up 46.93% year-on-year [10]. Financial Data - The company reported an operating cash inflow of 1.14 billion yuan in 2024, with an asset impairment provision of 5.3 billion yuan impacting performance. In Q1 2025, the operating cash outflow was 1.457 billion yuan, roughly stable year-on-year, with an asset impairment loss of 796 million yuan primarily due to inventory depreciation [10]. Future Outlook - The company has a significant cost advantage in the silicon material business, with cash production costs at its Inner Mongolia base dropping to below 27,000 yuan per ton (excluding tax). The battery module business is expanding well, with over 17 GW of distributed shipments in 2024, ranking first in the industry. The company has ample cash reserves, with 29.1 billion yuan in monetary funds and 10.9 billion yuan in trading financial assets as of Q1 2025, supporting long-term development. The company has established a strong competitive advantage across multiple segments of the photovoltaic industry chain, which is expected to be fully realized post-cycle [10].