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产品结构持续优化,看好800G高速电缆打开市场

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with an "Accumulate" rating for the company [4][59]. Core Insights - The company's main business includes the design, manufacturing, and sales of data cables, specialized cables, and connection products. Despite a decline in revenue and net profit in the first three quarters of 2023, there is a recovery trend observed in quarterly performance [7][23]. - The product structure is continuously optimized, with a focus on 800G high-speed cables expected to open new market opportunities. The gross margin for data cables above category 6 reached 16.81% in H1 2023, significantly higher than the 10.85% for category 6 and below [11][62]. - The company raised 1.213 billion yuan in November 2023 for projects including a production base in Thailand and smart manufacturing for high-speed cables and connection products, which will enhance production capacity and optimize product structure [14][33]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has a stable financial condition with an asset-liability ratio of 18.7%. The revenue for the first three quarters of 2023 was 1.144 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.18%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 70 million yuan, down 30.40% year-on-year [7][8][22]. Financial Performance - The company’s gross margin and net profit margin were relatively stable, with a slight decline in 2023 due to weak industry demand. The R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue increased slightly, indicating a commitment to ongoing research and development [8][29]. - Revenue projections for 2023-2025 are 1.604 billion, 1.835 billion, and 2.279 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 116 million, 160 million, and 254 million yuan, respectively [59][56]. Product Development - The company is focusing on high-speed transmission cables, with successful development of 800G products and ongoing market deployment. The DAC market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25% from 2024 to 2027, with the company positioned to benefit from this trend [31][52]. - The product mix is improving, with an increasing share of high-margin products contributing to overall profitability. The company’s DAC products are widely used in major domestic and international data centers [12][31]. Investment Outlook - The report suggests that the demand for high-frequency digital communication will continue to grow, driven by global digitalization and the expansion of data centers. The company is expected to achieve significant revenue and profit growth as new projects come online and the market for 800G products expands [33][59].