Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 13.85 [2][5]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for 2023 was CNY 7.891 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2%. Traditional business revenue, primarily from BSS, was CNY 4.991 billion, down 3.4% year-on-year. New business revenue reached CNY 2.9 billion, up 12.7% year-on-year, slightly exceeding expectations [2][5]. - The gross profit margin decreased to 37.7%, with total gross profit of CNY 2.975 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.2%. The net profit margin was 6.5%, with net profit of CNY 0.512 billion, down 37.9% year-on-year due to non-operating factors [2][5]. - The company anticipates continued pressure on BSS revenue over the next two years due to reduced capital expenditure from telecom operators, but sees opportunities in system restructuring and intelligent upgrades driven by advancements in data elements and AI [2][3]. Summary by Sections Business Overview - The company focuses on three new business areas: OSS, digital operations, and vertical industry digitization, with OSS revenue expected to grow by at least 20% next year [3][4]. - The digital operations segment faced challenges due to external factors, including a decline in IPOs and cost-cutting measures by internet companies, but is expected to recover in 2024 [4][5]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit of CNY 0.512 billion for 2023, with an adjusted net profit of CNY 0.851 billion, maintaining a net profit margin of 10.8% [2][5]. - Revenue projections for 2024 and 2025 are CNY 8.32 billion and CNY 9.009 billion, respectively, with a gross margin expected to stabilize around 38% [5][7]. Strategic Developments - The company is undergoing a transformation strategy, shifting from a pure telecom service provider to a more diversified model that includes non-telecom services and international market expansion [4][5]. - The focus on vertical industries such as energy and transportation is expected to drive future growth, with significant projects already underway in these sectors [4][5].
三新業務引領增長，四個轉變推動盈利