Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 20% in the next six months [1][11]. Core Views - The company achieved an annual revenue of 1.616 billion yuan in 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.68%, with a net profit of 173 million yuan, up 164.02% year-on-year [9]. - The company continues to maintain a high dividend payout ratio of 80% during the operational period, reflecting strong cash flow management [1]. - The home care segment shows steady growth, with online sales channels maintaining a stable proportion of total revenue [1]. Financial Performance - Revenue breakdown for 2023 includes home care at 1.472 billion yuan (up 13.49%), personal care at 61 million yuan (down 4.55%), and pet products at 77 million yuan (up 0.47%) [1]. - The company's gross margin and net margin for 2023 were 44.46% and 10.70%, respectively, both showing improvements of 2.89 and 6.17 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at 2.901 billion yuan as of December 31, 2023 [9]. Business Strategy - The home care segment remains the core business, with the company maintaining its leading market position in insecticides and home cleaning products while launching differentiated high-margin products [1]. - In the pet segment, the company is actively building its supply chain and distribution capabilities, expanding its presence through strategic partnerships and investments [1]. - The company is pursuing a multi-channel strategy, integrating online and offline sales to drive growth across various dimensions [1]. Earnings Forecast - Projected revenues for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 1.788 billion yuan, 1.937 billion yuan, and 2.083 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 183 million yuan, 195 million yuan, and 210 million yuan [3][9]. - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for the same years are 0.14 yuan, 0.15 yuan, and 0.16 yuan, with price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 11.46, 10.80, and 10.02 [3][9].
朝云集团2023年度业绩点评：全年业绩超预期，高股息政策维持