Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the company with a target price of 38.25 CNY, representing a 33% upside from the current price of 28.69 CNY [3][71] Core Views - The company is a leading player in the domestic mid-to-high-end fragrance and flavor segment, with a diversified product portfolio covering natural fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and cooling agents [71][87] - The company has a strong market position in natural vanillin and WS-series cooling agents, holding 30% and 80% global market share respectively [71][87] - The company is expanding its global footprint with a new production base in Thailand, which is expected to alleviate high tariff pressures and support further capacity expansion [71][87] Financial Performance - Revenue is forecasted to grow from 641 million CNY in 2023E to 1,004 million CNY in 2025E, representing a CAGR of 20% [2][71] - Net profit is expected to increase from 93 million CNY in 2023E to 177 million CNY in 2025E, with a CAGR of 36% [2][71] - Operating margin is projected to recover from 14.9% in 2023E to 19.6% in 2025E, driven by product mix optimization and capacity expansion [2][71] Industry Overview - The global fragrance and flavor market size is estimated to grow from 31.2 billion USD in 2022 to 36.5 billion USD by 2027, with a CAGR of 3.2% [105] - Natural ingredients and clean-label products are gaining traction, with natural fragrances accounting for approximately 500 out of 7,000 fragrance ingredients globally [86][106] - The global vanillin market is expected to expand from 960 million USD in 2023 to 1.42 billion USD by 2028, driven by increasing demand from food and beverage applications [10][15] Competitive Landscape - The global fragrance and flavor industry is highly concentrated, with the top 10 players accounting for over 70% of the market share [104] - The domestic market is relatively fragmented, with the company being one of the leading players in the mid-to-high-end segment [87][104] - The company has established long-term partnerships with major international fragrance and flavor companies, covering all top 10 global players [87] Growth Drivers - The company is expanding its production capacity with a new base in Thailand, which will add 1,000 tons of vanillin and 150 tons of cooling agent capacity [6][71] - The company is increasing its focus on high-value-added natural fragrances and cooling agents, which have higher margins and stronger growth potential [71][87] - The growing demand for electronic cigarettes presents significant opportunities for the company's WS-series cooling agents, which are widely used in e-cigarette applications [21][40] Valuation - The target price of 38.25 CNY is based on a PE multiple of 23.91x for 2024E earnings, in line with comparable companies in the food additive and basic chemical sectors [61][71] - The company's valuation is supported by its strong market position, diversified product portfolio, and growth potential from capacity expansion and product mix optimization [71][87]
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