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Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and sets a target price of 161.42 RMB [1][126]. Core Insights - The company, United Imaging Healthcare, has established itself as a leading player in China's medical equipment sector, with a comprehensive product line covering CT, MR, MI, RT, XR, and life science instruments. The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.9% in revenue from 2019 to 2023 [1][20]. - The company is expected to benefit from the expansion of the Chinese medical equipment market and the trend of domestic substitution, while also continuing to explore overseas markets [1][20]. - United Imaging has maintained high R&D investment, with a research expense ratio of 18.4% in the first nine months of 2023, and has made significant technological breakthroughs, positioning itself among the top international players in high-end medical equipment [1][20][28]. Summary by Sections Comprehensive Product Line - United Imaging has launched over 100 types of large medical equipment, including MR, CT, XR, MI, RT, and life science instruments, with 43 products certified by the FDA and CE [1][8]. - The company has broken the monopoly of international brands in the high-end medical equipment market, achieving significant market share growth in CT and MR products [1][10][11]. Market Expansion - The domestic market for large medical equipment is expected to grow significantly, with the per capita ownership of CT and MR equipment in China still low compared to developed countries [1][15]. - The relaxation of large medical equipment configuration management in China is anticipated to stimulate demand for mid-to-high-end equipment, benefiting leading domestic companies like United Imaging [1][15][17]. International Growth - The company has seen a CAGR of 121.8% in overseas revenue from 2019 to 2022, with overseas revenue accounting for 13.8% of total revenue in the first nine months of 2023 [1][13][14]. - United Imaging has established a presence in over 60 countries, including the US, Japan, and Australia, and is building a robust global service and operational system [1][14][110]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenue of 114.1 billion RMB in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, with a projected revenue CAGR of 25.7% from 2023 to 2026 [1][18][117]. - The net profit for 2023 is expected to reach 19.7 billion RMB, with a CAGR of 24.4% anticipated from 2023 to 2026 [1][18][117]. R&D and Innovation - United Imaging's R&D investment reached 14.3 billion RMB in the first nine months of 2023, representing 19.2% of revenue, with a focus on maintaining technological leadership in high-end medical equipment [1][28][29]. - The company has developed a range of innovative products, including the first domestic 3.0T MR and 320-slice CT, and continues to push the boundaries of medical imaging technology [1][20][28]. Valuation - The target price of 161.42 RMB corresponds to a P/E ratio of 55 times the expected earnings for 2024, based on a DCF model with a WACC of 9.3% and a perpetual growth rate of 4.0% [1][126][128].