LTTC(SZ:000726) Changjiang Securities·2025-11-13 05:42Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Insights - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 4.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 500 million yuan, an increase of 74.6%. The net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses was 320 million yuan, down 8.2% year-on-year. In Q3 alone, the revenue was 1.47 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.2% year-on-year, with a net profit of 140 million yuan, up 20.4% year-on-year, and a net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses of 100 million yuan, up 10.7% year-on-year [2][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of 4.3 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a decline of 2.3% year-on-year. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 500 million yuan, marking a significant increase of 74.6% year-on-year. The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 320 million yuan, down 8.2% year-on-year. For Q3, the revenue was 1.47 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.2% year-on-year, while the net profit was 140 million yuan, an increase of 20.4% year-on-year, and the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 100 million yuan, up 10.7% year-on-year [2][4]. Market Trends - The overall revenue continued to face pressure, with expectations that the apparel segment will perform better than the fabric segment. The fabric business is impacted by a slowdown in customer orders, while the apparel business benefits from increased market expansion efforts, leading to improved capacity utilization. The overall trend is expected to continue into Q4 2025 [6]. Cost Management - The company has effectively managed its expenses, with a gross margin of 22.9%, down 1.0 percentage points year-on-year. The selling, administrative, and financial expense ratios changed by +0.1 percentage points, -0.5 percentage points, and -2.0 percentage points year-on-year, respectively. The decline in financial expenses is primarily attributed to foreign exchange gains. The net profit margin attributable to the parent company increased by 2.1 percentage points to 9.7% year-on-year, supported by positive contributions from investment income [6]. Future Outlook - In the short term, the apparel segment is expected to maintain stable operations, while the fabric segment faces challenges. As uncertainties related to tariffs diminish, the company's operations are anticipated to return to a stable growth trajectory. In the medium to long term, the company’s leading position in the industry is expected to drive continued growth, with projected net profits attributable to the parent company of 620 million yuan, 660 million yuan, and 710 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively. The current price corresponds to a PE ratio of 9, 9, and 8 times for the respective years, with a projected dividend yield of 5.3% under a 50% payout assumption [6].