XCC(SH:603667) Guoyuan Securities·2025-05-14 12:41Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance relative to the benchmark index [6][8]. Core Insights - The company's main business has reached a bottom, and the binding of screw products with core customers is expected to provide incremental growth opportunities [2]. - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 3.265 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.10%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 33.88% to 91 million yuan [2]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed a revenue of 889 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.06%, with a slight increase in net profit attributable to shareholders [2]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of 773 million yuan, 979 million yuan, 721 million yuan, and 792 million yuan for Q1 to Q4 of 2024, with a notable increase of 34.41% in Q4 [3]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 16.52%, slightly down from the previous year, while the net profit margin was 2.80% [4]. - The company expects revenues of 3.631 billion yuan, 4.028 billion yuan, and 4.468 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with net profits projected to grow significantly [6]. Business Strategy - The company aims to consolidate its leading position in the bearing industry while focusing on the electric vehicle bearing market and high-value-added sectors such as aerospace and gas turbines [5]. - New business initiatives include the development of high-end planetary roller screws, targeting domestic top customers to enhance delivery efficiency and establish a second growth curve [5].