xinje(SH:603416) Guoxin Securities·2025-09-18 13:43Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company for the first time [5]. Core Views - The company is a leading provider of industrial automation solutions in China, with a strong market position in PLC and drive systems, and is accelerating its layout in the embodied intelligence industry [1][3]. - The company achieved total revenue of 877 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.01%, and a net profit of 127 million yuan, up 0.39% year-on-year [1][20]. - The company is focusing on a large customer strategy and deepening its overseas layout, with overseas orders increasing by nearly 50% year-on-year as of June 2025 [2][10]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has been established since 2008 and has accumulated significant technology in the domestic PLC and drive system sectors, ranking second in the market share of small PLCs among domestic brands in 2024 [1][8]. - Its core products include PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, variable frequency drives, and robots, covering various layers of industrial automation [1][9]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's gross margin was 38.28% and net margin was 14.49%, showing a slight decline compared to the previous year due to increased sales expenses from new business expansions [1][23]. - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from 1.51 billion yuan in 2023 to 2.94 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.33% [20][43]. Investment and Growth Strategy - The company plans to invest 800 million yuan to build a robot intelligent drive control system project, aiming to accelerate the development of its second growth curve in the embodied intelligence industry [3][36]. - The company is actively developing core components for humanoid robots and has already achieved small-scale sales of related products [3][35]. Market Position and Client Base - The company has established strategic partnerships with leading clients across various sectors, including BYD and CATL in the new energy sector, and has expanded its global presence in regions such as Russia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [2][10]. - The company’s main products, including PLCs and drive systems, account for the highest revenue share, with 38.05% and 47.33% respectively in 2024 [10][41]. Future Outlook - The company expects to benefit significantly from the growth of the embodied intelligence industry, with projected net profits of 278 million yuan, 353 million yuan, and 433 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3][43]. - The report estimates a reasonable valuation range for the company's stock between 75.43 and 82.98 yuan, based on projected earnings [5][45].