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卓越教育集团(03978):2025年半年报点评:素质业务收入高增,AI赋能成效显著
BESTSTUDY EDUBESTSTUDY EDU(HK:03978) EBSCN·2025-08-23 07:16

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for 卓越教育集团 (Excellence Education Group) [5] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 920 million CNY in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 188.9%, and a net profit of 150 million CNY, up 177.4% year-on-year [1] - The rapid growth in quality education services and significant results from AI empowerment are highlighted as key drivers of revenue growth [1][2] - The company is focusing on deepening its market presence in the Greater Bay Area, particularly in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Foshan, leveraging local courses and brand influence [3] Revenue and Profitability - In H1 2025, the revenue breakdown by business segments shows quality education at 723 million CNY (up 513.1%), full-time review at 101 million CNY (down 18.3%), and tutoring projects at 89 million CNY (up 17.6%) [1] - The gross margin for H1 2025 was 45.0%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, with all business segments showing improved margins [2] - The net profit margin for H1 2025 was 16.5%, down 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased investments in regional expansion, research, and AI [2] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue enhancing AI applications in education, with upcoming features like "personalized question recommendations" and "AI study companions" to improve service experience [3] - A three-year dividend plan has been announced, with a commitment to gradually increase the payout ratio to 50%, 60%, and 70% from 2024 to 2026, reflecting management's confidence in future growth [3] Financial Projections - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 333 million CNY, 423 million CNY, and 502 million CNY respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 12x, 10x, and 8x [3][4]