HGTECH(SZ:000988) China Post Securities·2025-05-26 04:25Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2]. Core Insights - The company focuses on three core businesses: "Perception, Connection, and Intelligent Manufacturing," targeting the new energy vehicle and digital empowerment sectors. It aims to innovate continuously based on customer needs and align with national strategies [4]. - For 2024, the company is projected to achieve revenue of 11.709 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.57%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.221 billion yuan, up 21.17% year-on-year [4]. - The company maintains a leading position in global thermal management for new energy vehicles and multifunctional sensor technology, with significant revenue contributions from its sensor business [4]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 16.275 billion yuan, 20.012 billion yuan, and 23.577 billion yuan, respectively. Corresponding net profits are expected to be 1.701 billion yuan, 2.179 billion yuan, and 2.716 billion yuan [9]. - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 25 times for 2025, 19 times for 2026, and 16 times for 2027 [9]. Business Segments - The intelligent manufacturing segment is expected to generate revenue of 3.492 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.45%. The connection business is projected to achieve 3.975 billion yuan, with a significant increase of 23.75% driven by AIGC applications [4]. - The company is also expanding its 3D printing capabilities through a joint venture with a precision company, aiming to enhance its market competitiveness in additive manufacturing [6][8]. Market Outlook - The perception and laser + intelligent manufacturing businesses are anticipated to grow rapidly, with the connection business expected to experience explosive growth due to high demand for computing optical modules [5]. - The company has commenced production at its Thailand factory, aiming for a monthly capacity of 250,000 units of 800G modules, which will support future overseas business growth [5].