GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2026-02-26 12:24Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The proposed subscription of $30 million in common stock by Whirlpool China aims to strengthen global collaboration with the Whirlpool Group, enhancing its influence and deepening cooperation. The current dividend yield for WHR is 4.95%, indicating good financial returns [2] - The company is expected to benefit from increased orders from the Whirlpool Group, growth in OEM releases in Japan and Southeast Asia, cost reduction and efficiency improvements following the acquisition by Galanz, and changes in competitive dynamics within the industry. Future growth is anticipated [2] Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from 4,004 million yuan in 2023 to 6,454 million yuan in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of -6.1% in 2023, 22.1% in 2025, 21.1% in 2026, and 19.7% in 2027 [3] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase from 81 million yuan in 2023 to 743 million yuan in 2027, with significant growth rates of 190.4% in 2024, 150.5% in 2025, 21.8% in 2026, and 20.7% in 2027 [3] - The latest diluted EPS is forecasted to rise from 0.11 yuan in 2023 to 0.97 yuan in 2027 [3] - The return on equity (ROE) is projected to improve from 3.2% in 2023 to 29.9% in 2027 [3] Valuation Metrics - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 113.7 in 2023 to 12.4 in 2027, indicating a more attractive valuation over time [3] - The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is projected to remain relatively stable, ranging from 3.6 in 2023 to 3.7 in 2027 [3]