晨光股份（603899）：文具龙头砥砺前行，IP与出海打开空间

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1][7]. Core Views - The company is positioned as a comprehensive stationery supplier and office service provider, with traditional core businesses including writing tools, student stationery, and office supplies. New businesses include the ToB retail e-commerce platform and retail stores [6][10]. - The company is expected to leverage IP and international expansion as new growth drivers, enhancing product pricing and market reach [6][10]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company has a stable traditional core business while accelerating exploration of new business opportunities [10]. - Revenue and profit have shown steady growth, with a projected revenue of 24.2 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 23% from 2014 to 2024 [14][16]. 2. Core Business - The company focuses on enhancing product value through IP, leading to continuous price increases. The sales volume of traditional core products has faced pressure, but the average price has increased due to product structure optimization and IP collaboration [26][30]. - The company has established a unique "Morning Light Partner Pyramid" marketing model, enhancing its competitive edge through extensive retail networks [32]. 3. Office Direct Sales and Retail Stores - The office direct sales segment, represented by the company’s ToB platform, has shown steady revenue growth, achieving 13.8 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 30% from 2019 to 2024 [39][45]. - The retail store segment, including brands like "Jiumu Zawushang" and "Morning Light Life Museum," has expanded significantly, with 741 stores by 2024, reflecting a 20% year-on-year increase [47][51]. 4. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 25.2 billion yuan in 2025, with a growth rate of 4% year-on-year, and 30.4 billion yuan by 2027, maintaining a similar growth trajectory [58]. - The report anticipates improvements in gross margins due to IP enhancements, projecting a gross margin of 18.5% in 2025 [59].