农产品（000061）：农批龙头价值回归，稳健中兼具成长性

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [3] Core Insights - The company is a leading player in the agricultural wholesale market, with substantial asset value and a market share of over 10% in China's agricultural wholesale sector. It has an average annual transaction volume exceeding 36 million tons and transaction value over 250 billion yuan [1][13] - The company has demonstrated strong growth potential, with a projected revenue CAGR of 16.07% and a net profit CAGR of 44.18% from 2018 to 2024. The revenue for 2024 is expected to be 5.63 billion yuan, with a slight increase of 2.5% year-on-year [1][14] - The company is expanding its integrated supply chain, focusing on upstream agricultural product standardization and downstream distribution services, which are expected to drive future growth [2][3] Company Overview - The company operates 35 wholesale markets across more than 20 major cities, maintaining a national presence. It has established partnerships with over 440,000 acres of agricultural bases [2][42] - The company has a stable shareholder structure, with Shenzhen State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission holding 38.67% and the second-largest shareholder, Life Insurance, holding 25.62% [1][32] Financial Performance - The company’s revenue and net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 7.68 billion yuan, 8.92 billion yuan, and 9.91 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 415 million yuan, 447 million yuan, and 492 million yuan, indicating steady growth [3][5] - The company’s financial metrics show a projected P/E ratio decreasing from 41.0 in 2023 to 37.4 in 2027, reflecting a potential valuation improvement [5][6] Market Dynamics - The agricultural wholesale market is characterized by strong profitability in mature markets, with over 72% of the company's subsidiaries and joint ventures expected to be profitable in 2024 [2][43] - The company is actively cultivating new markets and enhancing operational efficiency in existing ones, with a focus on leveraging its core market advantages [2][42]