ZANGGE MINING(SZ:000408) Soochow Securities·2025-10-20 08:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is set to resume lithium production from the salt lake, with the Giant Dragon Phase II project expected to ramp up soon [1] - The report highlights a significant rebound in lithium prices and stable copper prices, leading to an upward revision of the company's net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 [8] - The company has adjusted its lithium production and sales plan for the year, with a focus on maintaining profitability amid fluctuating market conditions [8] Financial Performance Summary - For 2023, total revenue is projected at 5,226 million yuan, a decrease of 36.22% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 3,420 million yuan, down 39.52% [1] - The company anticipates a recovery in revenue starting in 2024, with a projected increase of 3.73% to 3,372 million yuan, and a significant profit increase of 48.11% in 2025, reaching 3,821 million yuan [1][8] - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to improve from 1.64 yuan in 2024 to 2.43 yuan in 2025, reflecting a positive trend in profitability [1] Production and Sales Insights - Lithium production for the first three quarters of 2025 is reported at 6,021 tons, a decrease of 35% year-on-year, with sales at 4,800 tons, down 53% [8] - The company has received mining permits for the Chaqi Salt Lake and officially resumed lithium production on October 11, 2025, adjusting its annual production target to 8,510 tons [8] - Potassium chloride production for the same period is reported at 700,000 tons, with sales increasing by 10% [8] Investment Forecasts - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been revised to 38.2 billion yuan, 57.3 billion yuan, and 86.4 billion yuan respectively, indicating a year-on-year growth of 48%, 50%, and 51% [8] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 22x in 2025 to 10x in 2027, suggesting an attractive valuation as earnings grow [1][8]