Hangcha (SH:603298) Guotou Securities·2026-01-16 05:24Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy-A" with a target price of 34.69 CNY for the next six months, which corresponds to an 18 times dynamic price-to-earnings ratio for 2026 [3][6]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a net profit attributable to shareholders of 21.13 to 23.15 billion CNY in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.0% to 15.0% compared to 20.13 billion CNY in 2024 [1]. - The growth in performance is attributed to several factors, including capturing market demand, increasing sales of electric forklifts, and expanding into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Brazil, and the Middle East [2]. - The company is focusing on the logistics sector and embodied intelligence, with plans to enhance its capabilities through acquisitions and the deployment of over 7,000 mobile robots [2]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 182.5 billion CNY, 206.2 billion CNY, and 227.2 billion CNY, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 10.7%, 13.0%, and 10.2% [3]. - Net profit forecasts for the same years are 22.5 billion CNY, 25.2 billion CNY, and 28.5 billion CNY, reflecting growth rates of 11.4%, 12.1%, and 13.0% [3]. - The company’s gross profit margin is projected to improve from 20.8% in 2023 to 24.3% in 2027, indicating a positive trend in profitability [13].