MANGO(SZ:300413) Orient Securities·2025-10-28 09:24Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 30.08 CNY, based on a 32x PE for 2026 [4][6]. Core Views - The company's popular variety IP matrix continues to expand, and the new broadcasting policies are expected to provide long-term positive momentum for the industry, leading to a gradual recovery in ROI [4]. - The advertising revenue is showing signs of recovery, with expectations that the new project "Voice of the Future" will enhance the variety pipeline [9]. Financial Performance Summary - The company reported a revenue of 31 billion CNY in Q3 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 7%, primarily due to a decline in traditional e-commerce [9]. - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 27.6%, down by 2.2 percentage points, and the net profit attributable to the parent company was 250 million CNY, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 33.5% [9]. - The forecast for net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 is 1.216 billion CNY, 1.754 billion CNY, and 1.940 billion CNY, respectively [4]. Revenue and Profitability Metrics - The company's revenue for 2023 is projected at 14.628 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 4.7%, while the 2024 revenue is expected to decline by 3.7% to 14.080 billion CNY [10]. - The net profit margin for 2023 is 24.3%, which is expected to drop to 9.7% in 2024 before recovering to 12.8% by 2027 [10]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is estimated at 0.65 CNY, with a gradual increase to 1.04 CNY by 2027 [10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is accelerating its strategy for micro-short dramas and has launched an "AIGC Micro-Short Drama Creator Ecosystem Plan" to support creators with resources and funding [9]. - The upcoming project "Voice of the Future," set to premiere on October 28, 2025, is anticipated to become a key support project for the company [9].