广信股份（603599）：25H1净利承压，未来景气有望改善

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy" with a target price of RMB 13.30 [1][4][6] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 1.89 billion for H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 350 million, down 15% year-on-year. The second quarter showed a revenue of RMB 910 million, a decrease of 15% year-on-year and 7.5% quarter-on-quarter, but a net profit increase of 1.4% year-on-year and 18% quarter-on-quarter [1] - The decline in pesticide prices due to insufficient demand and global economic slowdown has impacted the company's gross margin, which decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 30.7% in H1 2025 [2] - Recent price increases for key products like glyphosate suggest potential improvement in the agricultural chemical industry, driven by overseas demand and possible domestic supply reductions [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - H1 2025 revenue was RMB 1.89 billion, down 17% year-on-year, with a net profit of RMB 350 million, down 15% year-on-year. The company exceeded profit expectations due to improved cost control and profit structure optimization [1] - The gross margin for H1 2025 was 30.7%, reflecting a 0.5 percentage point decline year-on-year, attributed to increased market competition and falling pesticide prices [2] Market Outlook - As of August 19, 2025, prices for key products have shown signs of recovery, with glyphosate prices increasing by 8% since the end of June. This indicates a potential improvement in the agricultural chemical market [3] - The company expects future market conditions to improve as demand increases and supply constraints may arise [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is RMB 860 million, RMB 980 million, and RMB 1.11 billion respectively, representing year-on-year growth rates of 11%, 14%, and 13% [4] - The estimated EPS for the same years is projected to be RMB 0.95, RMB 1.08, and RMB 1.22, with a valuation based on a PE ratio of 14 times for 2025, leading to a target price of RMB 13.30 [4]