PLBIO(SZ:000403) Haitong Securities International·2025-05-15 07:25Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 27.86, compared to the current price of RMB 21.90 [1][8]. Core Insights - The company expects 2024 revenue of RMB 2.66 billion, representing a 14.00% year-over-year increase, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 745 million, which is a 21.76% increase [8]. - The company is actively expanding its plasma collection capacity, with 19 stations, 17 of which are operational, and anticipates plasma collection to exceed 1,400 tons in 2024, showing rapid growth [8]. - The report highlights ongoing R&D efforts, with a total of 11 product types expected by the end of 2024 and over 10 products in fast-track development, including clinical trials for new products [8]. Financial Summary - For 2023, the company reported revenue of RMB 2,329 million, with a projected increase to RMB 2,655 million in 2024, and further growth to RMB 3,090 million in 2025 [3][5]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to rise from RMB 612 million in 2023 to RMB 745 million in 2024, and to RMB 886 million in 2025 [3][5]. - The report adjusts the EPS forecast for 2025 to RMB 1.21 and for 2026 to RMB 1.39, with a new forecast for 2027 set at RMB 1.56 [8]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is pursuing both organic growth and external expansion strategies, with significant investments in capacity expansion expected to exceed 3,000 tons annually post-expansion [8]. - The report notes the company's efforts in short-term export sales and ongoing regulatory registration for overseas markets, including sales in Pakistan and potential opportunities in Brazil [8].