Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Buy" for the company, indicating an expected price increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index within 6-12 months [46]. Core Insights - The company, Koma Materials, specializes in the research, production, and sales of dry friction plates and wet paper-based friction plates, positioning itself as a national-level specialized "little giant" in the dry friction plate sector [3][25]. - Koma Materials has established a strong market presence, entering the supply chains of leading companies such as ZF and Fast Eaton, and is actively expanding its global business [3][5]. - The automotive transmission friction materials industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the rise of new energy vehicles and stable demand in the commercial vehicle market, providing significant development opportunities for Koma Materials [4][29]. Financial Performance - The company achieved operating revenues of 249 million yuan in 2024, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 71.53 million yuan, reflecting a comprehensive gross margin of 47.39% [3][6]. - Revenue from 2022 to the first half of 2025 showed slight fluctuations but overall growth, with year-on-year growth rates of -9.25%, -1.58%, 25.16%, and 11.37% respectively [35]. - The gross margin for the company has consistently been above the industry average, indicating strong profitability and market competitiveness [5][17]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Koma Materials operates in a niche segment of the automotive parts industry, with a market size of approximately 15 billion yuan domestically and 110 billion yuan globally, both of which are expected to grow [4][29]. - The company’s products are primarily used in manual and automatic transmission systems across various vehicle types, including passenger and commercial vehicles [25][29]. - Koma Materials has a competitive edge due to its deep technical accumulation and product performance, which has allowed it to maintain a stable customer base and expand its market share [5][26]. Valuation Analysis - The company’s estimated market capitalization post-IPO is 976 million yuan, with a projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.64 for 2024, which is considered relatively undervalued compared to comparable companies [7][24]. - The report highlights that Koma Materials' revenue scale is below the average of comparable companies, but its net profit ranks just below that of leading peers [14][24]. Use of Proceeds - The company plans to use the funds raised from its IPO for projects including the "Dry Impregnation Environmental-Friendly Clutch Friction Material Technological Upgrade Project" and the "R&D Center Upgrade Project," which are expected to enhance production capacity and innovation [39][40].
科马材料（920086）：干式摩擦片领域的国家级专精特新“小巨人”