TFC(SZ:300394) Shanxi Securities·2025-05-22 09:38Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for the company, indicating an expected price increase of over 15% relative to the benchmark index [1][5]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 3.25 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 67.7%, and a net profit of 1.34 billion yuan, up 84.1% year-on-year [1]. - The first quarter of 2025 showed steady operations with a revenue of 950 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 29.1%, and a net profit of 340 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.1% [1]. - The company is positioned as a key player in the silicon photonics supply chain, with its Thai factory now operational and expanding production capabilities [3][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company’s active and passive product lines generated revenues of 1.66 billion yuan (up 121.9% year-on-year) and 1.58 billion yuan (up 33.2% year-on-year), respectively [2][5]. - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2.08 billion yuan, 2.88 billion yuan, and 3.24 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 3.75, 5.19, and 5.84 [5][7]. - The gross margin is expected to improve, with a forecast of 56.7% in 2025, up from 54.3% in 2023 [7][9]. Market Position and Growth Drivers - The company is a significant participant in the CPO supply chain for NVIDIA, which is expected to drive new growth as the market expands [4]. - The demand for passive components is anticipated to surge due to the AI data communication market, despite some pressure in traditional telecom markets [2][3]. - The company’s unique position in the silicon photonics industry, along with its partnerships and product offerings, is expected to facilitate market expansion [3][4].