XTC(SH:600549) Dongguan Securities·2025-07-30 12:12Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd. [1] Core Views - Xiamen Tungsten is focusing on the development of three core businesses: tungsten-molybdenum, rare earths, and energy new materials, creating a synergistic industrial ecosystem with significant technical, resource, and industrial chain collaboration effects [5][20] - The company has a complete tungsten industry chain and has achieved a closed-loop operation in its rare earth business, continuously consolidating its leading position in the new energy battery materials sector [5][20] - The company is expected to benefit from long-term growth in three major industries due to its full industrial chain layout, technological barriers, and production capacity advantages, with projected EPS for 2025-2027 being 1.33, 1.59, and 1.79 yuan, corresponding to PE ratios of 18.62, 15.65, and 13.84 times respectively [5][21] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Xiamen Tungsten was established in 1958 and has evolved into a leading player in tungsten products, rare earths, and energy materials, with a focus on high-end manufacturing and technology [13][20] Tungsten Business - The tungsten industry is experiencing supply contraction and accelerating demand, with Xiamen Tungsten controlling nearly 30% of China's tungsten metal reserves [5][40] - The company’s tungsten business achieved revenue of 17.41 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.78%, driven by rising tungsten concentrate prices and increased sales of fine tungsten wire [56][21] Rare Earth Business - Xiamen Tungsten has established a collaborative system covering the entire rare earth industry chain, with a focus on high-value-added areas [5][72] - The company aims to maintain a long-term mining capacity of over 200,000 tons of REO in Fujian province through strategic partnerships [5][72] Energy New Materials Business - The energy new materials segment includes lithium-ion battery materials, with the company being a global leader in cobalt lithium, holding the largest market share [5][20] - In 2024, the company’s lithium-ion cathode material sales reached 98,600 tons, maintaining a leading position in the domestic industry [5][20] Financial Performance - In 2024, Xiamen Tungsten reported total revenue of 35.196 billion yuan, a decrease of 10.66% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 7.88% to 1.728 billion yuan [21][28] - The company’s gross profit margin improved to 18.03% in 2024, reflecting effective cost control and business structure optimization [28][29]