LK(SH:600388) Yin He Zheng Quan·2025-09-15 09:50Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Longking Environmental [2] Core Views - The report highlights the high profitability of the Congo (DRC) hydropower projects, specifically the Kailangeng hydropower station and the Mami Cuo energy station, which are expected to significantly contribute to the company's profits [5][6] - The company is positioned to benefit from its strategic investments in clean energy and environmental protection, with a strong pipeline of projects and contracts [5][6] Financial Forecast Summary - Revenue Forecast: Projected revenues for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 10,019.42 million, 11,807.95 million, 13,221.30 million, and 14,701.36 million respectively, with a revenue growth rate of -8.69% in 2024, followed by 17.85%, 11.97%, and 11.19% in the subsequent years [6] - Net Profit Forecast: Expected net profits for the same years are 830.40 million, 1,163.96 million, 1,425.03 million, and 1,666.14 million, with profit growth rates of 63.15%, 40.17%, 22.43%, and 16.92% respectively [6] - Key Ratios: The projected PE ratios for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 20.08, 14.33, 11.70, and 10.01 respectively, indicating a decreasing trend in valuation multiples as earnings grow [6][7] Project Highlights - Kailangeng Hydropower Project: The project has a total investment of approximately 3.99 billion USD, with an expected annual generation of 714 million kWh and a high utilization rate of 5,100 hours per year. The electricity price for mining operations is around 0.16 USD/kWh [5] - Mami Cuo Energy Station: This project is expected to have a competitive electricity settlement price of 0.7 RMB/kWh and is projected to generate an average annual output of 761 million kWh [5] Strategic Positioning - The company is focusing on a dual strategy of environmental protection and new energy, with significant contracts in hand and a strong market position in the environmental sector [5][6] - The integration of energy production, storage, and consumption in remote areas is expected to enhance the stability and profitability of the company's projects [5]