Longyan Zhuoyue New Energy (SH:688196) Ping An Securities·2025-08-13 14:46Investment Rating - The report gives a "Recommended" rating for the company, with a target price of 45.60 CNY as of August 12 [1]. Core Views - The company, Zhuoyue New Energy, is a leading domestic producer of ester-based biodiesel, with a focus on expanding production capacity and enhancing overseas sales channels. The growth is driven by the increasing output of fatty alcohols and the establishment of new projects [7][8]. Company Overview - Zhuoyue New Energy was established in 2001 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019. It is the first company in China to industrialize the production of biodiesel from waste oils and has maintained the largest production and sales scale in the domestic biodiesel market. The company has been exporting products since 2009, with significant sales to South Korea and Taiwan, and has achieved ISCC certification for direct sales to the EU [7][12]. - The company has a total production capacity of 500,000 tons of biodiesel and 140,000 tons of bio-based materials as of 2024. New projects include a 50,000-ton natural fatty alcohol project expected to start production in April 2025 and a 100,000-ton hydrocarbon biodiesel project set to begin construction in Q3 2023, with a planned production start in December 2025 [7][22]. Industry Perspective - The report highlights that the demand for biodiesel in the EU is expected to increase due to the RED III policy, which mandates a higher share of renewable energy in total energy consumption. In China, the biodiesel consumption is currently low, but there is significant market potential if the B5 policy is implemented nationwide [8][26]. - The company is adapting to changes in the export landscape, with a shift towards Southeast Asian markets and a focus on establishing self-operated sales networks in key trade ports [8][26]. Financial Forecast and Investment Suggestions - The revenue projections for Zhuoyue New Energy are 44.61 billion CNY, 54.69 billion CNY, and 68.55 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The corresponding net profits are expected to be 3.57 billion CNY, 4.69 billion CNY, and 5.81 billion CNY [6][8]. - The report emphasizes the company's robust financial health, with a low debt ratio of 21.51% and a net asset value of 23.79 CNY per share [1].