Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Midea Group (stock code: 000333) [1] Core Viewpoints - Midea Group has successfully undertaken the first large-scale all-liquid cooling intelligent computing data center project for China Telecom in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, showcasing its leading product capabilities in the smart building technology sector [4] - The global HVAC industry is expanding, with significant growth opportunities in various segments, including industrial applications, new energy vehicle thermal management, and data center liquid cooling systems [4] - Midea's commercial and industrial solutions business is projected to account for 25.7% of total revenue by 2024, indicating its dual leadership in consumer and industrial sectors [4] - The company is expected to see steady revenue growth, with projected EPS of 5.75, 6.41, and 7.12 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, corresponding to P/E ratios of 12.5x, 11.2x, and 10.1x [4][25] Financial Performance Summary - Midea Group's total revenue for 2024 is forecasted to be 409.1 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9.5%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 38.5 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 14.3% [5][26] - The revenue breakdown for 2024 shows smart home solutions at 269.5 billion yuan, industrial solutions at 104.5 billion yuan, and new energy and industrial technology at 33.6 billion yuan, with respective growth rates of 9.4%, 6.9%, and 20.6% [6][8] - The company’s operating profit margin is projected to improve, with a gross margin of 26.4% in 2024, increasing to 27.6% by 2027 [30] Business Segmentation - The smart home business is expected to generate 295.2 billion yuan in revenue for 2024, with a profit margin of 9.7% [8] - The smart building technology segment is projected to achieve 28.8 billion yuan in revenue, with a higher profit margin of 17.5% [8] - The new energy and industrial technology segment is anticipated to grow significantly, with a revenue forecast of 40.3 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a 19% increase [8]
美的集团(000333):全球暖通产业多点开花,数据中心液冷成热点