中科创达（300496）：收入利润高增，端侧智能输出新动能

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating with a target price of RMB 75.85 [5][14]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 5.15 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 39.34%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 229 million, up 50.72% year-over-year [5][15]. - The AIoT business has become the new core driver of growth, with revenue from this segment increasing by 136.14% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, surpassing the smart automotive sector as the largest revenue source [5][17]. - The company is shifting its strategy from "in-vehicle intelligence" to "all-scenario intelligent terminals," indicating a structural change in growth momentum [5][17]. Financial Summary - For 2025, the company is projected to achieve revenues of RMB 7.27 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 34.9% [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be RMB 573 million in 2025, reflecting a growth of 40.6% [3]. - The gross profit margin (GPM) for the first three quarters of 2025 was 31.72%, while the net profit margin (NPM) was 4.46% [5][16]. - The company’s cash flow from operating activities was RMB 401 million, down 13.70% year-over-year, primarily due to increased inventory and accounts receivable [5][16]. Business Segment Performance - The revenue from the smart automotive segment is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2024 to 2027, while the IoT smart devices segment is expected to see a significant increase, with revenue projected to reach RMB 5.83 billion by 2027 [8]. - The gross profit margin for the IoT smart devices segment is expected to stabilize around 18% over the forecast period [8]. Valuation Metrics - The report assigns a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 50x for 2026, reflecting the company's strong growth prospects and strategic initiatives [5][14]. - The average PE for comparable companies in 2026 is projected to be 18.42x, indicating a significant valuation premium for the company [5][14].