Midea Group(SZ:000333) Guotou Securities·2025-10-31 01:32Investment Rating - The investment rating for Midea Group is maintained at "Buy-A" with a 12-month target price of 94.68 CNY, corresponding to a 15x dynamic P/E ratio for 2026 [4][5]. Core Insights - Midea Group reported a total revenue of 364.72 billion CNY for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.8%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 37.88 billion CNY, up 19.5% year-over-year. In Q3 alone, the revenue was 112.38 billion CNY, with a year-over-year growth of 9.9%, and the net profit was 11.87 billion CNY, reflecting an 8.9% increase year-over-year [1][2]. Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - In Q3, Midea's revenue growth was steady, with the C-end business showing mixed results due to regional subsidy limits. Air conditioner shipments decreased by 9.3% year-over-year, while refrigerator and washing machine sales increased by 5.1% and 2.3%, respectively. The B-end business, particularly in new energy and industrial technology, saw revenue growth of 21% to 25% year-over-year [2][3]. Profitability - The gross margin for Q3 improved by 1.1 percentage points year-over-year, attributed to reduced online price competition for air conditioners and an increase in the proportion of overseas sales. The net profit margin for Q3 was 10.6%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points year-over-year [2][3]. Cash Flow - Operating cash flow for Q3 saw a significant decline, with a net outflow of 6.99 billion CNY year-over-year, primarily due to a decrease in cash received from sales. However, other current liabilities increased by 12.87 billion CNY year-over-year, providing a buffer for future operations [3]. Financial Forecast - Midea Group's projected EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 5.78 CNY, 6.31 CNY, and 6.92 CNY, respectively. The company is expected to maintain a robust growth trajectory, supported by its diversified business model and market responsiveness [4][9].