Suzhou Centec (688702) 西部证券·2025-05-24 07:20Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating an expected investment return that exceeds the market benchmark by over 20% in the next 6-12 months [6]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 1.082 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 4%, but reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of 68 million yuan, with losses expanding by 250% compared to the previous year [6][2]. - In Q1 2025, the company generated a revenue of 223 million yuan, a decrease of 12% year-on-year, with a net loss of 15 million yuan, marking a 150% increase in losses compared to the same period last year [6][2]. - The company focuses on the Ethernet switch chip sector, with high-end flagship chips being delivered in small batches in 2024, targeting large-scale data centers and cloud service demands [2][1]. - The company has a comprehensive product lineup in Ethernet switch chips, with capabilities reaching up to 800G and switching capacities of 12.8Tbps and 25.6Tbps [1]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.353 billion yuan, 1.776 billion yuan, and 2.195 billion yuan, respectively, with expected growth rates of 25.1%, 31.3%, and 23.6% [2][4]. - The company plans to increase its R&D investment to 428 million yuan in 2024, a 36% increase year-on-year, accounting for 39.61% of its revenue [2][4]. - The number of R&D personnel reached 409 by the end of 2024, an increase of 38 from the previous year, representing 76.31% of the total workforce [2][4].