EASPRING(SZ:300073) Soochow Securities·2025-10-27 05:18Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company is benefiting from the new cycle of electrification in Europe, leading to a significant improvement in profitability for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries [7] - The company’s revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 is expected to reach 74 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33.9%, with a net profit of 5 billion yuan, up 8.3% year-on-year [7] - The company is projected to achieve a net profit of 8.0 billion yuan in 2025, with a growth rate of 70% year-on-year, and a target price of 97 yuan based on a 50x PE for 2026 [7] Financial Performance Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is forecasted at 15,127 million yuan, with a year-on-year decrease of 28.86% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is estimated at 1,924.26 million yuan, down 14.80% year-on-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is projected to be 3.54 yuan, with a P/E ratio of 19.25 [1] Sales and Profitability Insights - The company’s sales of ternary cathode materials are expected to reach approximately 60,000 tons in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 40-50% [7] - The gross profit margin for Q3 2025 is reported at 12.8%, with a net profit margin of 6.8% [7] - The company’s LiFePO4 cathode material shipments are projected to reach nearly 100,000 tons in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of about 70% [7] Solid-State Battery Developments - The company has achieved initial shipments of solid-state battery-specific cathode materials, with plans to establish a large-scale production line by 2026 [7] - The company’s solid-state electrolyte development is progressing, with a small-scale production line already operational [7] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - The operating cash flow for the first three quarters of 2025 is reported at 7.3 billion yuan, a decrease of 36.7% year-on-year [7] - Capital expenditures for the first three quarters of 2025 are projected at 11 billion yuan, an increase of 71% year-on-year [7]