ZHENHUA(SZ:000733) Zhongyuan Securities·2025-05-15 12:43Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected increase of over 15% relative to the CSI 300 index within the next six months [25]. Core Views - The company, Zhenhua Technology, is expected to see a performance turning point as national defense demand is anticipated to improve in the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan [10][11]. - The company reported a significant decline in revenue and profit for 2024, with total revenue of 5.219 billion yuan, down 32.99% year-on-year, and a net profit of 970 million yuan, down 63.83% year-on-year [6][7]. - Despite the challenges, there are signs of marginal improvement in Q1 2025, with a decrease in revenue and net profit narrowing compared to the previous year [7][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 5.219 billion yuan, a decrease of 32.99% year-on-year, and a net profit of 970 million yuan, down 63.83% year-on-year [6][7]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 908 million yuan, a decline of 10.4% year-on-year, and a net profit of 58.51 million yuan, down 42.6% year-on-year [7][8]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 49.7%, down 9.64 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 18.6%, down 15.85 percentage points year-on-year [8]. Business Focus - The company focuses on new electronic components, with 99.18% of its revenue coming from this segment in 2024 [7][10]. - The company is recognized as one of the most comprehensive suppliers of electronic components in the domestic military industry, with products widely used in various sectors including aerospace and defense [10]. Future Outlook - The company aims for a revenue target of 5.7 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.22%, and a profit target of 1.145 billion yuan, up 3.06% [11][12]. - The report forecasts revenue growth for 2025-2027, with expected revenues of 6.004 billion yuan, 7.267 billion yuan, and 8.223 billion yuan respectively [12][13].