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北新建材(000786):石膏板短期承压,“两翼”继续发力

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 36.90 CNY, indicating an expected return of over 20% within the next six months [4][6][23]. Core Views - The company experienced a decline in revenue and net profit in the first half of the year, with a net profit of 1.93 billion CNY, down 12.8% year-on-year [1]. - The light building materials segment saw a revenue drop of 8.67% to 8.90 billion CNY, while the two wings (waterproof and coating materials) showed growth, with revenues increasing by 5.99% and 44.42% respectively [2]. - The company is investing in new production lines to enhance capacity and competitiveness in the East China region, which is expected to improve profitability through new product premium effects [2]. Financial Performance - The company's gross margin for the first half was 30.3%, a slight decrease of 0.6 percentage points year-on-year, with net profit margin dropping to 14.6%, down 2 percentage points [3]. - Operating cash flow saw a significant decline of 52.9% year-on-year, amounting to 960 million CNY, primarily due to a decrease in cash collection ratio [3]. - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 to 3.90 billion CNY, 4.48 billion CNY, and 5.11 billion CNY respectively, reflecting a downward revision from previous estimates [4]. Business Strategy - The company is focused on a "one main two wings" development strategy, aiming for global expansion and diversification in its product offerings [4]. - The report highlights the ongoing investment in industrial coatings and the restructuring of its paint business to enhance product variety and market presence [2][4].