Keda Group(SH:600499) Changjiang Securities·2025-11-09 10:11Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 12.6 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 47%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.15 billion yuan, up 63% year-on-year, and the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 1.06 billion yuan, an increase of 67% [2][4]. - In the third quarter, the company reported a revenue of 4.4 billion yuan, a 44% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 400 million yuan, also up 63% year-on-year, and a net profit excluding non-recurring items of 360 million yuan, reflecting a 53% growth [2][4]. - The company's operating cash flow significantly improved, with a net cash flow from operating activities of approximately 1.56 billion yuan, a substantial increase compared to the same period last year [10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company’s gross margin for the first three quarters was approximately 28.6%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points year-on-year. However, the gross margin in the third quarter decreased by 2.0 percentage points year-on-year due to weakened demand for building machinery [10]. - The company’s net profit margin for the first three quarters was about 9.1%, which is an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, and remained stable in the third quarter [10]. Business Segments - The overseas building materials segment continues to drive growth, with significant revenue increases expected from new capacities in Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tanzania [10]. - The ceramic machinery segment faced challenges, but the order intake exceeded the previous year, indicating potential recovery in revenue [10]. - The lithium industry segment showed strong performance, with sales of approximately 32,000 tons and revenue of 1.92 billion yuan, benefiting from a rebound in lithium carbonate prices [10]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to see continued growth in overseas building materials revenue, supported by new production lines and technological upgrades [10]. - The forecasted net profits for 2025-2027 are approximately 1.56 billion, 1.90 billion, and 2.22 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding valuations of 16, 13, and 11 times [10].