FY23 in line; upbeat FY24E outlook on AI server/networking, EV and AirPods upside

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for FIT Hon Teng with a new target price of HK$2.21, representing a 64.7% upside from the current price of HK$1.34 [4][15]. Core Insights - FIT Hon Teng's FY23 results were in line with expectations, reporting revenue of US$4,196 million, a decrease of 7% year-on-year, and a net profit of US$130 million, down 24% year-on-year. The decline was attributed to softer demand in traditional servers and PCs, while the EV segment saw a significant increase of 100% year-on-year due to the Voltaira merger [2][3]. - The management provided an optimistic outlook for FY24E, forecasting double-digit year-on-year growth in both revenue and gross profit, driven by new product launches and synergies from the Voltaira auto electronics business. Revenue and net profit are expected to rebound by 12.2% and 41.6% year-on-year, respectively [2][10]. Financial Performance Summary - FY23 revenue was US$4,196 million, with a gross margin of 19.2%, an improvement from 16.9% in FY22, due to a better product mix and effective execution of the "3+3 Strategy" [2][19]. - The company expects revenue for FY24E to reach US$4,706 million, with a gross profit of US$931 million, reflecting a gross margin of 19.8% [10][19]. - The net profit for FY24E is projected at US$183 million, with an EPS of 2.58 US cents, indicating a significant recovery from FY23 [11][19]. Growth Drivers - Key growth drivers include the integration of Voltaira's auto business, advancements in AI server and networking products, and increased orders for AirPods expected in Q3 2024 from major US customers [2][10]. - The report highlights the attractive valuation of FIT Hon Teng, trading at 6.6x FY24E P/E, which is considered favorable given the anticipated earnings visibility and growth potential [2][15]. Market Position - FIT Hon Teng's market capitalization is approximately HK$9,737.8 million, with a shareholding structure dominated by Foxconn Far East Ltd, holding 71.1% [5][16]. - The stock has shown strong performance, with a 1-month increase of 38.1% and a 3-month increase of 27.6% [5].