TOPSPORTS(HK:06110) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-05-23 03:11Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2][5] Core Views - The company is expected to maintain high dividend payouts with a full-year dividend payout ratio of 135% for FY2025, despite a projected revenue decline of 6.6% year-on-year to HKD 27.01 billion and a significant drop in net profit by 41.9% to HKD 1.286 billion [5][8] - The company is adjusting its earnings forecasts for FY2026-2027 and introducing FY2028 projections, with expected net profits of HKD 1.32 billion, HKD 1.591 billion, and HKD 1.85 billion respectively [5] - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.4, 11.1, and 9.5 for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively, indicating potential value [5] Financial Performance Summary - For FY2025, the company's revenue is projected at HKD 27.013 billion, with a year-on-year decline of 6.6% [8] - The gross profit margin is expected to be 38.4%, down 3.4 percentage points from the previous year, while the net profit margin is projected at 4.8% [7][8] - The company has effectively managed inventory, with a reduction in inventory to HKD 6 billion, and an improvement in inventory turnover days to 134.9 days [7] Operational Insights - The company has seen a decline in the number of stores, with a total of 5,020 stores as of FY2025, a decrease of 18.3% year-on-year [6] - Direct online sales have increased significantly, contributing to a rise in online revenue share to the mid-30% range, up from the mid-20% range in FY2024 [6] - The company is focusing on optimizing its store portfolio by closing underperforming locations while expanding its presence in key markets with flagship stores [6]