WTECL(SH:600157) Shanxi Securities·2025-05-19 03:31Core Views - The report highlights the performance of Yongtai Energy (600157.SH) for the year 2024 and Q1 2025, indicating a decline in revenue and net profit due to increased coal and electricity prices, while the Haizetang project is progressing steadily [5][6]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, Yongtai Energy achieved total revenue of CNY 28.357 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 5.85%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 1.561 billion, down 31.12% [5]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported total revenue of CNY 5.641 billion, a decline of 22.96%, and a net profit of CNY 51 million, down 89.06% [5]. - The operating cash flow for 2024 was CNY 6.510 billion, a decrease of 7.33%, while for Q1 2025, it was CNY 1.035 billion, down 7.19% [5]. Coal and Electricity Business Analysis - Coal production and sales remained stable, with 2024 coal production and sales volumes at 13.6801 million tons and 13.6831 million tons, respectively, both up by approximately 5.46% [5]. - The average selling price of coal in 2024 was CNY 669.47 per ton, down 23.27%, leading to a gross profit of CNY 304.82 per ton, a decrease of 36.80% [5]. - In Q1 2025, coal production was 2.9111 million tons, up 21.54%, but the average selling price dropped to CNY 398.98 per ton, down 56.54%, resulting in a gross profit of CNY 114.53 per ton, down 77.91% [5]. Electricity Segment Performance - The electricity segment saw an increase in generation, with 2024 electricity generation at 41.26 billion kWh, up 10.47%, and an average selling price of CNY 0.4705 per kWh, down 0.37% [5]. - The average cost per kWh was CNY 0.4026, a decrease of 4.53%, leading to an overall sales gross margin of 14.42%, an increase of 3.74 percentage points [5]. Project Development and Strategic Initiatives - The Haizetang coal mine project is set to progress with significant construction planned for 2025, aiming for trial production of 3 million tons in 2026 and full production of 10 million tons by 2027 [6]. - The company is also focusing on becoming a leader in the energy storage industry, with ongoing projects in high-purity vanadium production and liquid flow battery testing [6]. Shareholder Returns and Market Management - Yongtai Energy announced a stock repurchase plan of CNY 500 million to CNY 1 billion, with CNY 293 million already repurchased by April 2025 [6]. - The company aims for cash dividends and stock repurchases to exceed 30% of net profit attributable to shareholders in 2025, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns [6]. Investment Recommendations - The report projects earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 at CNY 0.05, 0.08, and 0.09, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 26.0, 18.1, and 15.2 based on the closing price of CNY 1.36 on May 15 [6]. - The company maintains a "Buy-A" investment rating, emphasizing its strategy of integrating coal and electricity operations while pursuing growth in energy storage [6].