社会服务行业2024A、2025Q1业绩综述：青山愈显处，韧行见新章

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the social services industry [11] Core Insights - In 2024, the overall revenue of the social services industry is expected to grow by 0.97% year-on-year, with a 13.71% increase compared to 2019. Key sectors such as hotels, scenic spots, and restaurants are benefiting from resilient demand and market share expansion [2][6] - The overall net profit attributable to shareholders in the social services industry is projected to decline by 43.61% year-on-year, recovering to 50.08% of 2019 levels. Specific sectors show varied performance, with scenic spots and human resources experiencing significant growth [2][6] - In Q1 2025, the industry is expected to see a revenue decline of 1.58% year-on-year, but a 23.45% increase compared to the same period in 2019 [2][6] Revenue Overview - The social services industry is projected to achieve a revenue of 2,627.71 billion yuan in 2024, with various sectors showing different growth rates: outbound tourism (+83.2%), human resources (+14.7%), education (+5.1%), restaurants (+3.2%), hotels (+1.4%), scenic spots (+0.9%), and duty-free shops (-13.5%) [25] - In Q1 2025, revenue growth is expected to continue in outbound tourism, human resources, education, and restaurants, with respective year-on-year increases of 10.2%, 10.0%, 6.8%, and 2.6% [25] Profitability Analysis - The overall gross margin of the social services industry is expected to decline by 2.37 percentage points to 24.28% in 2024, with specific sectors showing varied changes [28][29] - Despite the decline, the gross margin is approaching pre-pandemic levels, with duty-free, hotel, restaurant, human resources, and education sectors recovering to 86%, 49%, 45%, 40%, and 75% of 2019 levels, respectively [29] Cash Flow Insights - The industry is experiencing a decline in operating cash flow, with an overall decrease of 33.25 percentage points year-on-year. Specific sectors like duty-free, hotels, and outbound tourism are seeing significant cash flow declines [36] - In Q1 2025, while revenue slightly declines, cash flow from duty-free and hotel sectors remains above 2019 levels, indicating strong sales collection capabilities [36] Sector-Specific Highlights - Education: The demand remains strong, with AI+ education products emerging. The K12 training sector is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance, leading to accelerated growth for compliant institutions [7][44] - Human Resources: The employment market is showing structural recovery, with AI technology enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labor. Recommended stocks include 科锐国际 and 北京人力 [7][44] - Scenic Spots: The tourism sector is recovering, with visitor numbers and spending showing double-digit growth. Recommended stocks include 黄山旅游 and 宋城演艺 [8] - Hotels: The hotel industry is undergoing deep adjustments, with performance not matching 2023 levels. Recommended stocks include 首旅 and 锦江 [8] - Restaurants: The restaurant sector is stabilizing with the help of consumption vouchers, and growth is expected to rebound in Q1 2025. Recommended stocks include 同庆楼 and 百胜中国 [8] - Duty-Free: The duty-free sector is seeing positive trends, with sales expected to grow. Recommended stock is 中国中免 [9]