NOVEL OPTICS(SH:603297) Orient Securities·2025-07-29 13:37Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 110.88 CNY based on a 44x PE valuation for 2025 [2][5]. Core Views - The company is positioned to benefit significantly from the domestic substitution of high-end microscopes, with a current market share of over 5% in this segment. The growth is expected to accelerate due to government policies and increased funding for equipment updates [9]. - The barcode business remains stable, with a long-term gross margin of approximately 40%. The company has successfully expanded into high-performance module products, enhancing customer loyalty and collaboration [9]. - The laser radar optical components business is entering a phase of scale production, with revenues expected to exceed 100 million CNY in 2024, benefiting from the trend of "smart driving equality" [9]. Financial Forecasts - The company’s projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2.52 CNY, 3.10 CNY, and 3.85 CNY respectively, reflecting a downward adjustment from previous forecasts due to lower revenue and gross margin expectations [2][10]. - Revenue is expected to grow significantly from 1,123 million CNY in 2025 to 1,768 million CNY in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 24.9% [4]. - The gross margin is projected to improve from 39.3% in 2025 to 40.6% in 2027, indicating a positive trend in profitability [4].