Xianhe(SH:603733) Xinda Securities·2025-07-03 13:51Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company plans to invest CNY 11 billion in an integrated high-performance paper-based new material project in Sichuan, which includes the construction of 400,000 tons of bamboo pulp and 600,000 tons of paper, contributing a total of 800,000 tons of bamboo pulp and 1.2 million tons of paper [1] - The first phase is expected to achieve an annual output value of approximately CNY 5.15 billion, with production anticipated to commence within three years from the start of construction [1] - The investment aims to seize high-quality bamboo forest resources in China, with the bamboo pulp production line expected to be the first to commence operations [1][2] Summary by Sections Market Potential - The bamboo pulp market is expected to expand significantly, with 2023 production at 2.54 million tons, accounting for only 2.9% of total pulp production [2] - Government initiatives, such as the "Replace Plastic with Bamboo" action plan, are set to boost the bamboo pulp paper industry, with an anticipated 200,000 to 250,000 tons of new capacity to be launched in the next three years [2] Financial Performance - The company is projected to achieve a revenue growth rate of over 30% for the year, with a net profit forecast of CNY 1.31 billion in 2025, reflecting a 30% year-on-year increase [3][4] - The gross profit margin is expected to improve from 11.6% in 2023 to 15.8% in 2025, indicating a positive trend in profitability [4] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) is projected to increase from CNY 0.94 in 2023 to CNY 1.85 in 2025, with a corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio decreasing from 21.90 to 11.14 [4]