NOVEL OPTICS(SH:603297) Huaan Securities·2025-09-25 07:19Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 440 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 110 million yuan, up 8.8% year-on-year [4] - The gross profit margin for the company was 40.3%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The optical components business achieved a revenue of 270 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 4.4% [4] - The high-end microscope business generated a revenue of 170 million yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.9% [4] Financial Performance Summary - For the second quarter of 2025, the company achieved approximately 220 million yuan in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 4.2% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.7% [4] - The net profit for the second quarter was 50 million yuan, down 2.5% year-on-year and down 5.4% quarter-on-quarter [4] - The company expects revenues for 2025-2027 to be 1.11 billion, 1.42 billion, and 1.81 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of 290 million, 360 million, and 450 million yuan respectively [5] Market Position and Growth Drivers - The company is experiencing growth in its optical components business, particularly in the automotive laser radar sector, with nearly one million units shipped in the first half of 2025 [4] - The high-end microscope segment is benefiting from a strategic focus on high-end products, with sales of high-end microscopes accounting for over 40% of total microscope sales [4] - The company has signed agreements with several overseas agents at the UK MMC exhibition, enhancing its brand influence [4]