Yahua Group(SZ:002497) Minsheng Securities·2025-08-21 05:59Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [3][6]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 3.423 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 13.04%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 136 million yuan, an increase of 32.87% year-on-year [1]. - The lithium business faced challenges due to falling prices, with revenue declining by 26.28% to 1.764 billion yuan, resulting in a net loss of 127 million yuan [2]. - The company is expanding its self-owned mining capacity, with the Zimbabwe Kamativi lithium mine expected to produce 280,000 tons of lithium concentrate in 2025, significantly reducing lithium salt costs [3]. - The company is also increasing its lithium salt production capacity, with a total expected capacity of 130,000 tons by the end of 2025 [3]. - The overseas mining service business is seen as a new growth point, with a 25.06% year-on-year increase in revenue from blasting and mining services [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 3.423 billion yuan, down 13.04% year-on-year, and a net profit of 136 million yuan, up 32.87% year-on-year [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 1.886 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.5% year-on-year but an increase of 22.7% quarter-on-quarter [1]. Business Segments - Lithium Business: Revenue decreased by 26.28% to 1.764 billion yuan, with a net loss of 127 million yuan due to falling lithium prices [2]. - Explosives Business: Revenue increased by 3.7% to 1.465 billion yuan, with a net profit of 253 million yuan, supported by export growth and increased market share in the Sichuan region [2]. Future Outlook - The company expects to achieve net profits of 610 million yuan, 950 million yuan, and 1.39 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 27, 17, and 12 times based on the closing price on August 20 [3][5].