Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching 920 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 188.9%, and a net profit of 150 million yuan, up 177.4% year-on-year [7][8] - The company has raised its dividend payout ratio to 60%, with a proposed dividend of 0.107 yuan per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.54% based on the closing price on August 26 [7] - The company is focusing on expanding its quality education segment, which has driven substantial revenue growth, particularly in the Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Foshan markets [8][9] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the revenue breakdown includes 720 million yuan from quality education, 100 million yuan from full-time review, and 90 million yuan from tutoring projects, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 513.1%, -18.3%, and +17.6% [8] - The company’s contract liabilities stood at 590 million yuan as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 28.1%, which supports revenue growth for the second half of the year [9] - The company is implementing AI technologies in its educational offerings, enhancing teaching quality and user experience [9] Future Projections - The company is expected to continue its growth trajectory, with projected revenues of 1.95 billion yuan, 2.24 billion yuan, and 2.55 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, alongside net profits of 320 million yuan, 390 million yuan, and 450 million yuan [9][11] - The projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the next three years are 12x, 10x, and 9x, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [9][11]
卓越教育集团(03978):2025半年报点评:分红比例提至60%,合同负债或支撑下半年收入增长