Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 14.8, representing a potential upside of 51.6% from the current price of HKD 9.76 [2][6]. Core Insights - The company's cloud service business has shown significant growth, with a revenue increase of 30% year-on-year, and it now accounts for 52% of total revenue. The cloud business is expected to maintain a growth rate of over 20% in the next 3-5 years [6]. - The company has transitioned from a loss to profitability in its cloud services segment, achieving a profit of nearly RMB 200 million in the first half of 2025, with a profit margin of 1.6% [6]. - The company is focusing on expanding its customer base by targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and overseas markets, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia [6]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported total revenue of RMB 8.29 billion, a year-on-year increase of 19.1%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 201.63 million, reflecting a growth of 69.9% [3][8]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be RMB 0.46, with a forecasted net profit of RMB 522.37 million [3][8]. - The company’s financial metrics indicate a projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.4 for 2025, decreasing to 12.9 by 2027, suggesting improving valuation over time [3][8].
浪潮数字企业（00596）：云服务业务增长显著，利润将随规模效应逐渐释放