SBT(688392) 东吴证券·2024-04-29 09:30Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance in 2023 was below market expectations, with total revenue of 525.19 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of only 0.52%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 66.54 million yuan, a decrease of 39.97% [2][5] - The ear welding business has seen a significant slowdown, with revenue of 330 million yuan in 2023 and a gross margin of 59%. The company expects a revenue decline of over 20% in this segment for 2024 [3][5] - New business segments, such as high-voltage wiring harnesses and IGBT, are expected to grow rapidly, with anticipated revenue doubling from 2024 to 2026 [4][5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2023, the company reported total revenue of 525.19 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.52%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 66.54 million yuan, down 39.97% from the previous year. The gross margin for 2023 was 57%, an increase of 4.9 percentage points [2][3] - For Q4 2023, revenue was 70 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 48% and a year-on-year decrease of 35%. The net profit for Q4 was -10 million yuan, with a gross margin of 73% [2] Business Segments - The ear welding business generated revenue of 330 million yuan in 2023, with a gross margin of 59%. The company anticipates a revenue of 40 million yuan in Q1 2024 for this segment, with a projected annual revenue of 250 million yuan, reflecting a decline of over 20% [3][5] - The high-voltage wiring harness and IGBT segments are expected to see significant growth, with a gross margin projected to exceed 60% in 2024. The company has secured orders from major wiring harness manufacturers, anticipating a doubling of revenue from 2024 to 2026 [4][5] Cash Flow and Expenses - In Q1 2024, the company reported a negative operating cash flow of -70 million yuan, a shift from positive to negative. The total expenses for the quarter were 70 million yuan, an increase of 38% year-on-year [4][5] - The company has maintained a cash balance of 860 million yuan, a decrease of 31% from the beginning of the year, with capital expenditures down by 25% [4]