Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Hold" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 3.06 per share, indicating a potential upside of 19% from the current price of HKD 2.57 [5][10]. Core Insights - Weak terminal demand is putting pressure on photovoltaic glass prices, which have declined significantly in recent weeks. The average price for 2.0mm photovoltaic glass fell from HKD 13-13.5 per square meter to below HKD 12, while 3.2mm glass prices dropped from HKD 22-22.5 to below HKD 21. As of early June, inventory days reached 29.72, indicating substantial inventory pressure. The industry's gross margin has hit a record low of approximately -9.47% due to multiple factors including the end of the 430/531 rush, declining demand, and inventory pressure [2][7][8]. - The company plans to increase its nominal capacity to 32,200 tons per day by the end of 2024, with actual production capacity at 23,200 tons per day. However, the planned addition of 4,000 tons in 2025 may be delayed due to current market conditions, which could pressure profitability in 2025. The expectation is for supply-demand improvement and a return to rational pricing in 2025 [3][8]. - The company intends to issue a REIT for its solar power plants, which will help improve cash flow by locking in returns from high-subsidy projects. This REIT model will also mitigate future risks associated with electricity price fluctuations [4][9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue is projected to decline from RMB 24,164 million in FY2023 to RMB 21,921 million in FY2024, before recovering to RMB 22,702 million in FY2025. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to drop sharply from RMB 3,843 million in FY2023 to RMB 1,008 million in FY2024, before rebounding to RMB 2,101 million in FY2025 [6][14]. - The basic earnings per share are forecasted to decrease from 43.17 cents in FY2023 to 11.27 cents in FY2024, then increase to 23.15 cents in FY2025. The price-to-earnings ratio at the current price of HKD 2.57 is estimated at 20.9 for FY2024 and 10.2 for FY2025 [6][14]. Market Position - The company is positioned as a leading player in the photovoltaic glass industry, benefiting from supply chain management, economies of scale, and technological advantages. This positions the company to further differentiate its profitability from second and third-tier competitors [7][8].
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