YYTH(SH:600096) HTSC·2025-08-20 02:15Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of RMB 41.47 [2][6]. Core Views - The company reported a slight decline in net profit for H1 2025, with revenue at RMB 25 billion, down 22% year-on-year, and net profit at RMB 2.76 billion, down 3% year-on-year. However, the phosphate industry remains robust, supported by the company's unique capacity advantages and high dividend yield [2][3]. - The gross margin for the phosphate segment improved due to raw material advantages and significant export price differences, with a gross margin of 39.2% for ammonium phosphate [3][4]. - The company is progressing well with its projects, and a high dividend payout ratio is expected to be maintained, with a commitment to a dividend payout ratio of no less than 45% for 2025-2026 [5][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of RMB 25 billion, a decrease of 22% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 2.76 billion, down 3% year-on-year. Q2 revenue was RMB 12 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 34% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 14% [2][3]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 2 per 10 shares for H1 2025 [2]. Phosphate Industry Outlook - The phosphate industry is expected to maintain its favorable conditions due to increased planting areas domestically and internationally, along with tight phosphate resources globally [4]. - As of August 19, prices for key products such as diammonium phosphate and urea have shown stability, with significant price increases observed in overseas markets [4]. Project Progress and Dividend Policy - The company is advancing its projects, including the rapid progress of the Zhenxiong phosphate mine and the trial operation of the Kunyang phosphate mine [5]. - The company has maintained a high dividend payout ratio, with a commitment to keep it above 45% for the next two years, supported by a decreasing debt ratio [5][6]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The forecast for net profit for 2025-2027 is RMB 5.8 billion, RMB 6.2 billion, and RMB 6.5 billion, respectively, with corresponding EPS of RMB 3.19, RMB 3.39, and RMB 3.59 [6][11]. - The company is valued at a PE ratio of 13x for 2025, aligning with the average of comparable companies [6].