XUEDA(SZ:000526) Xinda Securities·2026-01-27 08:11Investment Rating - The investment rating for Xueda Education (000526) is upgraded to "Buy" from "Hold" [3] Core Insights - The investment in Jiangyin Qixin Linghang is expected to enhance the company's position in the EDA industry, which is experiencing a domestic substitution boom. The investment amount is capped at 35 million yuan for a 6.48% stake [3] - Qixin Linghang's revenue for 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025 is projected at 29.1 million yuan and 51.71 million yuan respectively, with net losses of 1.291 million yuan and 3.603 million yuan [3] - The collaboration between Xueda Education and Qixin Linghang is anticipated to create synergies in vocational education within the EDA field, leveraging Xueda's extensive network and resources [3] Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from 2,213 million yuan in 2023 to 4,931 million yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2% [4] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase significantly from 154 million yuan in 2023 to 345 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a growth rate of 1035.2% in 2024 [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2025, 2026, and 2027 is 1.97 yuan, 2.37 yuan, and 2.83 yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 20x, 17x, and 14x [4]