HCSC(SH:600378) Dongxing Securities·2025-09-01 08:07Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company [2][4]. Core Views - The company has shown good performance in the first half of 2025, achieving a revenue of 7.76 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.45%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 645 million yuan, up 20.85% year-on-year [3]. - All business segments have experienced solid growth, with the fluorochemical segment benefiting from favorable market conditions, resulting in a sales revenue increase of 24.99% and a gross profit increase of 40.73% [3]. - The electronic chemicals segment achieved a sales revenue growth of 17.49% despite intense market competition, maintaining stable gross profit margins [3]. - The high-end manufacturing chemical materials segment saw a revenue increase of 7.22%, driven by volume despite some price declines [3]. - The carbon reduction and engineering technology services segment reported a revenue growth of 29.58%, with average prices for copper and nickel catalysts increasing by 9.9% and 7.6%, respectively [3]. - Key projects are progressing as planned, with a diverse product system being developed. The company is a technology platform under Sinochem, with efficient project construction and several major projects set to launch [4]. Financial Forecasts - The company forecasts net profits of 1.145 billion yuan, 1.284 billion yuan, and 1.418 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.89 yuan, 1.00 yuan, and 1.10 yuan [4][5]. - The current stock price corresponds to P/E ratios of 34, 31, and 28 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [4][5]. Company Overview - The company has undergone significant asset restructuring from 2018 to 2019, enhancing its asset scale and profitability, and has established a multi-dimensional business model centered on high-tech products and services [6]. - Its main business segments include fluorinated materials, specialty gases, specialty rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and technical services, serving various core industries [6].