G-bits(SH:603444) Great Wall Securities·2025-08-22 05:40Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting the stock price to outperform the industry index by more than 15% in the next six months [4][16]. Core Views - The company's Q2 performance exceeded expectations, driven by the success of the game "杖剑传说" (Legend of the Sword) and a rich pipeline of new products [1][2]. - The company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth in the coming years, with projected revenues of 60.15 billion, 63.77 billion, and 66.29 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3]. Financial Summary - For 2023, the company reported a revenue of 4,185 million yuan, with a year-over-year decline of 19% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was 1,125 million yuan, reflecting a decrease of 23% year-over-year [1]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 66 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 474 million yuan, which is 73.46% of the half-year net profit [1]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 22.41 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.8 [1][3]. Game Performance and Pipeline - The game "问剑长生" (Sword Quest) generated a total revenue of 566 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a strong performance in the App Store rankings [2]. - "杖剑传说" has shown promising results since its launch, ranking as high as 10th in the App Store in mainland China during Q2 2025, with a revenue of 424 million yuan [2]. - The company has a robust game pipeline, including the anticipated release of "九牧之野" (Nine Muses of the Wild) and the overseas version of "问剑长生" [3].