SOLEX(SH:603992) CAITONG SECURITIES·2025-11-03 07:33Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 decreased by 15.49% year-on-year, with a net profit decline of 50.53%. However, there was a quarter-on-quarter revenue improvement of 23.12% in Q3 due to the recovery of major customer projects and orders [7] - The company is increasing its investment in its Vietnam factory, with an additional investment of $30 million announced on October 17, 2025, indicating confidence in future overseas demand [7] - The forecast for net profit from 2025 to 2027 is projected at 283 million, 350 million, and 463 million yuan respectively, with an expected EPS of 0.65, 0.81, and 1.07 yuan [7] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 2,983 million yuan, with a growth rate of -6.20%. For 2024, revenue is expected to be 3,015 million yuan, growing by 1.06%, and for 2025, it is estimated at 3,058 million yuan, with a growth rate of 1.42% [6][8] - The net profit for 2023 is forecasted at 352 million yuan, with a significant drop of 36.64% in 2025, followed by a recovery in 2026 and 2027 with growth rates of 23.79% and 32.31% respectively [6][8] - The company's PE ratio is projected to be 44.34x for 2025, decreasing to 27.07x by 2027, indicating a potential improvement in valuation over time [6][8] Operational Insights - The gross margin for Q3 was 32.48%, down by 3.03 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to weak demand and temporary price pressures [7] - The company is focusing on its proprietary brand of robots, particularly in logistics and care services, and has gained interest from major clients [7]