STL(SZ:002648) Bank of China Securities·2025-08-19 03:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a market price of RMB 18.63 and a sector rating of "Outperform" [2][5]. Core Insights - The company has shown continuous improvement in operational performance, with a 20.93% year-on-year increase in revenue to RMB 23.46 billion in the first half of 2025, and a 33.44% increase in net profit to RMB 2.744 billion [5][11]. - The report highlights the company's integrated advantages in the light hydrocarbon industry chain, which is expected to drive future growth [7][10]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of RMB 234.6 billion, up from RMB 194.0 billion in the same period of 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 20.93% [11]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the same period was RMB 27.44 billion, a 33.44% increase compared to RMB 20.56 billion in the first half of 2024 [11]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw revenue of RMB 111.31 billion, a 5.05% increase year-on-year, but a 9.72% decrease quarter-on-quarter [5][12]. Profitability and Valuation - The company’s projected net profits for 2025-2027 are RMB 61.96 billion, RMB 78.27 billion, and RMB 93.28 billion respectively, with corresponding earnings per share (EPS) of RMB 1.84, RMB 2.32, and RMB 2.77 [7][9]. - The report indicates a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 10.1x for 2025, decreasing to 6.7x by 2027, suggesting a favorable valuation outlook [7][9]. Industry Position and Growth Strategy - The company is focusing on high-end new materials and has applied for 122 patents in the first half of 2025, with 57 patents granted, indicating a strong commitment to innovation [10]. - The report emphasizes the company's strategy to enhance its product offerings in high-value downstream applications, thereby strengthening its integrated industry chain advantages [10].