KDL(SZ:002850) Minsheng Securities·2025-11-05 03:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook based on its market position and growth potential [5]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 10.603 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 23.41%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.185 billion yuan, up 16.55% year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit of 1.129 billion yuan, increasing by 14.53% year-on-year [1][2]. - The company's Q3 performance showed a revenue of 3.959 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25.81%, and a net profit of 415 million yuan, up 12.75% year-on-year. The gross margin for Q3 was 23.65%, slightly up by 0.22 percentage points year-on-year [1][2]. - The company has demonstrated strong profitability resilience, driven by the growth in electric vehicle sales and the increasing demand for precision structural components for power batteries. Internal management improvements have also contributed to cost reduction and operational efficiency [2][3]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2025, the company is projected to achieve revenues of 15.304 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 27.2%. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 1.800 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 22.3% [4][8]. - The forecast for 2026 and 2027 shows continued growth, with revenues of 19.184 billion yuan and 23.322 billion yuan, respectively, and net profits of 2.240 billion yuan and 2.723 billion yuan [4][8]. - The company's PE ratios are projected to decrease from 31 in 2024 to 17 in 2027, indicating an improving valuation as earnings grow [4][8]. Strategic Developments - The company is expanding its global footprint, optimizing its overseas operations. Adjustments in project locations in North America and Southeast Asia aim to enhance local service capabilities and operational efficiency [3]. - The company has significantly increased its patent portfolio, with 162 new patents granted this year, marking an 800% increase year-on-year, which strengthens its technological advantage in the power battery structural component sector [2][3].