Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The company reported strong operating performance with a revenue of $686 million in 2023, representing a year-over-year increase of 23%. The net profit turned positive at $25 million, driven by improved table turnover rates and operational efficiency [6] - The table turnover rate for 2023 was 3.5, with a significant increase to 3.8 in the second half of the year compared to 3.3 in the first half. The restaurant profit margin improved to 9.0%, up 4.9 percentage points year-over-year [6] - The company opened 5 new restaurants in 2023 and entered the UAE market for the first time. The focus for 2023 was on enhancing store quality rather than quantity, leading to a reduction in the pace of new openings [6][7] - The company expects to accelerate new store openings in 2024, with projections of 11, 14, and 19 new restaurants in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [7] - The financial outlook includes projected net profits of $46.9 million, $62.8 million, and $80.4 million for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding EPS of $0.08, $0.10, and $0.13 [6][8] Financial Summary and Valuation Metrics - In 2023, the company achieved a gross margin of 65.8% and a net margin of 3.7%. The return on equity (ROE) was 9.8% [8] - The projected P/E ratios for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 23.9, 17.8, and 13.9, respectively, indicating a favorable valuation trend [8] - The company has optimized its cost structure, with significant reductions in the proportions of raw materials, labor, and depreciation costs compared to the previous year [7]
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