Yangnong Chemical(SH:600486) Huachuang Securities·2025-10-31 13:50Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Yangnong Chemical (600486) with a target price of 79.2 CNY per share [2][7]. Core Views - The agricultural chemical industry is gradually improving, and the company's performance in the off-season meets expectations. The company is expected to show strong earnings elasticity as the agricultural chemical cycle begins to recover [2][7]. - The company's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 9.156 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 14.23%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.055 billion CNY, up 2.88% year-on-year [7][8]. - The report highlights the steady growth in raw material sales and an increase in glyphosate prices, indicating a positive trend in the agricultural chemical market [7][8]. Financial Summary - Revenue Forecast: Total revenue is projected to be 10.435 billion CNY in 2024, increasing to 12.702 billion CNY in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 21.7% [3][8]. - Net Profit Forecast: The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1.202 billion CNY in 2024, with a slight increase to 1.267 billion CNY in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 5.4% [3][8]. - Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS is forecasted to be 2.97 CNY in 2024, increasing to 3.13 CNY in 2025 [3][8]. - Valuation Ratios: The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 22 in 2024 to 21 in 2025, and further down to 16 in 2026 [3][8]. Market Performance - The report notes a significant recovery in agricultural chemical exports, with a 17.63% increase in export value from January to September 2025, particularly in insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides [7][8]. - The company is advancing its Huludao project, which is expected to contribute to sustained growth and profitability as production ramps up [7][8].