Appo(SH:688007) Tianfeng Securities·2025-11-11 02:14Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [6] Core Views - The company is experiencing pressure on revenue and profits due to economic slowdown and intensified competition in certain business areas. However, it is in a critical transformation phase, focusing on a strategy of "core technology + core components + application scenarios," which has shown significant progress in emerging business areas, potentially creating a new growth curve [2] - The company has launched new products in the AR glasses and underwater laser radar sectors, which are expected to become core growth drivers. The AR glasses based on the LCOS solution and the first consumer-grade visible light underwater laser radar are anticipated to ignite market enthusiasm and open new market opportunities [2] - The automotive business is also expected to contribute significantly to future performance as it scales up production from designated projects [2] Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company reported a gross margin of 32.0%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points year-on-year. However, the operating expense ratio rose to 32.9%, up 8.5 percentage points, leading to a net profit margin of -1.7% [3] - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2026 downwards but raised the forecast for 2027, expecting net profits of -0.73 million, 1.17 million, and 2.42 million for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3] Financial Data and Valuation - Projected revenue for 2025 is 2,338.65 million, with a growth rate of -3.30%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be -72.91 million [4] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected at -0.16, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -114.23 [4] Business Segments - The AR glasses optical machine segment is expected to become a core growth point due to successful customer expansion and technological validation [2] - The underwater laser radar segment has launched innovative products that are set to break traditional application barriers, with sales expected to start in 2026 [2] - The automotive business is gaining traction with designated projects, indicating a clear growth outlook [2]