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中科创达(300496):经营情况持续改善,端侧AI坚定布局

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7] Core Views - The company reported a significant improvement in operational performance, with Q1 2025 revenue reaching 1.469 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.69%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 93 million yuan, up 2.00% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 88 million yuan, reflecting a 2.48% increase year-on-year. However, the operating cash flow net amount decreased by 25.44% to 122 million yuan [2][4] - The company is positioned as a global leader in intelligent operating system products and technologies, leveraging its strategic advantages to drive the development of the smart industry amid a new wave of intelligentization. A new growth curve is expected to gradually open up [2][4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.469 billion yuan, representing a 24.69% increase year-on-year. The gross profit margin for Q1 was 36.28%, down 3.54 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased personnel costs as the workforce grew from 13,119 in 2023 to 15,031. Operating costs increased by 32.02% year-on-year. However, the gross margin showed a significant recovery, increasing by 6.74 percentage points compared to the previous quarter [4][10] - The sales expense ratio, R&D expense ratio, and management expense ratio for Q1 were 3.54%, 19.20%, and 9.37%, respectively, showing a decrease compared to the same period last year [10] Growth Strategy - The company has outlined three main growth curves: 1. Capitalizing on the emerging trend of mobile operating systems to enter a rapidly growing market. 2. Enhancing existing business with edge AI to benefit from the increasing penetration of terminal intelligence. 3. Combining edge AI with innovative businesses, such as mobile robotics platforms, to fully leverage the opportunities presented by edge intelligence [10] - Recent product launches, including Drip OS 1.0 Evo, TurboX AI glasses, and mobile robot AMR, highlight the company's breakthroughs in AI-native operating systems and edge intelligence [10] Market Positioning - The company is firmly committed to its "operating system + edge intelligence" strategy, with a strong positioning expected to open up a new growth curve. The company has established long-term collaborations with leading players in the industry, including chip manufacturers and cloud service providers, to expand its ecosystem [10] - The company is well-positioned in the smart industry, aligning its business layout with the trend of value growth shifting from cloud to edge, and is expected to benefit from every wave of terminal intelligence opportunities [10]