HTSC·2025-08-20 09:58Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [7][8] Core Views - The company reported strong growth in its main business, with a 1H25 revenue of 21.447 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.94%, and a net profit of 4.805 billion yuan, up 37.33% year-on-year [1] - The company has resumed mid-term dividends after seven years, indicating confidence in its financial health and growth prospects [4] - The company is expected to benefit from the ongoing trends in the automotive industry, particularly the demand for high-value glass products [2][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, the company achieved a revenue of 21.447 billion yuan, with a net profit of 4.805 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.94% and 37.33% respectively [1] - The second quarter (Q2) showed continued strong performance with a revenue of 11.537 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.39% [1] Automotive Glass Business - The automotive glass segment generated 19.538 billion yuan in revenue in 1H25, a year-on-year increase of 16.16% [2] - The gross margin for automotive glass was 30.90%, up 0.58 percentage points year-on-year, driven by a higher proportion of high-value products [2] Overseas Market Expansion - The company is actively expanding its overseas market, with 46.1% of revenue coming from international operations in 1H25 [3] - The U.S. subsidiary reported a revenue of 3.852 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19.96% [3] Financial Health - As of the end of 1H25, the company's debt-to-asset ratio was 45.76%, a decrease of 1.64 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a stable financial position [4] - The company announced a mid-term dividend of 0.9 yuan per share, with a payout ratio of 48.88% [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to see continued profit growth, with projected EPS of 3.60, 4.18, and 4.82 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5] - The target price is set at 76.08 yuan for A shares and 70.28 HKD for H shares, based on a P/E ratio consistent with historical averages [5]