CTFO(SZ:002373) Minsheng Securities·2025-12-31 00:41Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company is focusing on autonomous driving in trunk logistics, which is expected to open new development opportunities. The market for road transportation in China exceeds 5 trillion yuan, with trunk logistics accounting for approximately 3.9 trillion yuan. The advancement of AI and Level 4 autonomous driving technology is seen as a key area for commercialization [7] - The strategic shift towards trunk logistics autonomous driving is supported by the company's strong industry foundation, including partnerships with provincial transportation groups and a robust understanding of road freight scenarios. This positions the company well for obtaining testing licenses and operational permits [7] - The business model is anticipated to transition from project-based revenue to transportation service income, leveraging autonomous fleets and SaaS offerings for higher-margin, recurring revenue streams [7] Financial Forecasts and Indicators - Projected revenue for 2024 is 7,249 million yuan, with a growth rate of -7.0%. By 2027, revenue is expected to reach 9,331 million yuan, maintaining a growth rate of 10.3% [8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be -1,193 million yuan in 2024, improving to 651 million yuan by 2027, with a corresponding growth rate of 37.0% [8] - Earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be -0.75 yuan in 2024, turning positive to 0.41 yuan by 2027 [8] - The company’s EBITDA is projected to grow significantly from 82 million yuan in 2024 to 1,087 million yuan in 2027, indicating a strong recovery and growth trajectory [8]