NEWAY(SH:603699) Soochow Securities·2025-08-21 14:31Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][9] Core Views - The company reported a 28% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders in Q2, aligning with expectations, and demonstrated strong performance in orders and cash flow [2] - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 3.4 billion yuan, a 20% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of 640 million yuan, reflecting a 30% year-on-year growth [2] - The growth is attributed to increased investment in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, sustained high demand for oil service equipment, and strong orders from major clients like Saudi Aramco and ADNOC [2] - The company has a robust order backlog, with contract liabilities of 500 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a 123% year-on-year increase, and a net cash ratio of 1.4, showing improvement [2] Financial Performance - The company maintained a high gross margin of 35.8% in the first half of 2025, with a net profit margin of 18.9%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.5 percentage points [3] - The company’s expense ratio decreased to 12.0%, benefiting from economies of scale and improved operational efficiency [3] - The company launched a stock incentive plan in July 2025, aimed at motivating key employees and demonstrating confidence in long-term growth [4] Financial Forecasts - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from 6.238 billion yuan in 2024 to 10.423 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 17.32% [1][10] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 1.156 billion yuan in 2024 to 2.064 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 16.62% [1][10] - The latest diluted EPS is forecasted to rise from 1.50 yuan in 2024 to 2.69 yuan in 2027 [1][10]