Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Haidilao (6862.HK) with a current price of HKD 17.62 [1] Core Insights - Haidilao's 2024 annual report shows a revenue of HKD 427.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit of HKD 47.1 billion, up 4.6% year-on-year. In the second half of 2024, revenue was HKD 212.6 billion, down 5.8% year-on-year, while net profit was HKD 26.7 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year [4][5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, Haidilao's restaurant operations, takeaway business, seasoning products, and other sales generated revenues of HKD 403.98 billion, HKD 12.54 billion, HKD 5.75 billion, and HKD 4.83 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 2.9%, 20.4%, -27.1%, and 39.6% [5] - The overall table turnover rate improved to 4.1 times per day in 2024, up from 3.8 times per day in 2023 [6] - The overall customer unit price for 2024 was HKD 97.5, slightly down from HKD 99.1 in 2023, but the second half of 2024 saw a recovery in unit price [6] Cost Structure - In the second half of 2024, the net profit margin improved to 12.6%, up 2.6 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in raw material costs, which accounted for 36.8% of revenue [6] - For the full year 2024, raw material costs accounted for 37.9% of revenue, down 3.0 percentage points year-on-year [7] Strategic Initiatives - Haidilao launched the "Pomegranate Plan," which includes 11 sub-brands, aiming to diversify its offerings and enhance customer engagement [8] - The company plans to increase the number of main brand stores (including franchises) in 2025, focusing on third-tier cities and below [9] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The net profit forecasts for Haidilao are adjusted to HKD 53.55 billion and HKD 59.71 billion for 2025 and 2026 respectively, with an introduction of a 2027 forecast of HKD 65.15 billion [9] - The current stock price corresponds to a 2025 P/E ratio of 17x, indicating a mature single-store model and strong brand momentum [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 187.046 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.24%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 5.96 billion yuan, an increase of 4.89% year-on-year. The company declared a dividend of 0.3158 yuan per share, with a core profit payout ratio of 43% [7] - Retail gas volume continues to grow significantly, with retail gas volume increasing by 8.1% year-on-year to 32.8 billion cubic meters. The company expects an 8% growth in retail gas volume for 2025, with an addition of 600,000 to 700,000 new users [7] - The company has a solid cash flow position, with operating cash flow of 12.585 billion yuan and free cash flow of 7.044 billion yuan in 2024. The dividend payout ratio is expected to increase to 45% in 2025, corresponding to a dividend yield of 4.2% [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue forecast for 2024 is 187.046 billion yuan, with a projected growth rate of 5.24% for the following years [8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to reach 6.147 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 3.14% [8] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 0.71 yuan in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.16 [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 42.75 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, and a net profit of 4.71 billion yuan, up 4.6% year-on-year. In the second half of 2024, revenue was 21.26 billion yuan, down 5.8% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 19.1% to 2.67 billion yuan [4][5] - The overall table turnover rate improved to 4.1 times per day in 2024, compared to 3.8 times in 2023, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [6] - The company launched the "Pomegranate Plan," which includes 11 new restaurant brands, contributing to revenue diversification and growth [8] Revenue and Profit Structure - In 2024, the revenue breakdown was as follows: restaurant operations generated 40.398 billion yuan, delivery services 1.254 billion yuan, seasoning products and other sales 0.575 billion yuan, and other restaurant operations 0.483 billion yuan [5] - The company experienced a net decrease of 6 stores in 2024, ending the year with 1,368 locations [5] Cost Structure and Profitability - In the second half of 2024, the cost of raw materials accounted for 36.8% of revenue, down 4.2 percentage points year-on-year, contributing to an improved net profit margin of 12.6%, up 2.6 percentage points year-on-year [6][7] - The overall net profit margin for 2024 was 11.0%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [7] Future Outlook - The company plans to achieve a mid-single-digit growth in the number of new stores in 2025, focusing on expansion in lower-tier cities [9] - The successful operation of the "Pomegranate Plan" and the expansion of the "Flame Grilled Meat Shop" brand are expected to drive further revenue growth [9] Financial Projections - The projected net profit for 2025 is 5.355 billion yuan, with an expected growth rate of 13.7% [10] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is estimated at 0.96 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17x based on the current stock price [9][10]

第三方稳健增长，股东回报可观 消费品/食品饮料 24 年公司营收/归母净利润分别实现 65.4/7.4 亿，同比 +6.4%/-13.3%，公司 收入端第三方业务实现反弹带动增长，但关联方业务受需求及价格影响对业绩 有所拖累。利润端受公司促销加大、关联方价格调整等因素影响下滑。H2 公司 收入/归母净利润分别实现 36.1/4.3 亿，同比+2.3%/-12.9%。25 年看，第三方 业务随着渠道精耕及新品研发等战略落地，有望保持增长势头，关联方业务仍 有压力期待改善。此外，公司加大对于 B 端及海外市场的拓展力度，寻求增量 贡献。同时，公司短期无重大资本开支，分红率有望维持高位，股东回报可观。 当前行业格局已逐步稳定，虽然复苏期竞争仍激烈，但公司品牌优势领先，产 品及渠道不断完善，未来渗透市场提升份额仍有空间。我们给予 25-27 年 EPS 预期为 0.78、0.86、0.96 元，对应 25 年估值 17X，维持"强烈推荐"评级。 强烈推荐（维持） 目标估值：NA 当前股价：14.36 港元 基础数据 | 总股本（百万股） | 1037 | | --- | --- | | 香港股（百万股） | 1037 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [9]. Core Insights - The company's 2024 performance exceeded expectations, driven by the strong growth of its collagen stick product and the ramp-up of new products in the focus series, alongside the growth of its star product, Keli Jin [3][9]. - The company has a robust pipeline of new products in its cosmetics business, which is expected to contribute to future growth [3][9]. Financial Summary - The company's revenue for 2024 is projected to be 55.39 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year increase of 57%. The adjusted net profit is expected to be 21.51 billion RMB, up 47% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted at 20.62 billion RMB, a 42% increase [9]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 is estimated at 82.1%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to faster growth in the skincare segment compared to the medical device segment [9]. - The company’s sales expense ratio is expected to be 36.26%, an increase of 3.21 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to a higher proportion of online sales [9]. - The company anticipates a net profit margin of 37.2% for 2024, down 4 percentage points year-on-year, due to changes in channel and product structure [9]. Product and Brand Performance - The company’s star product, the collagen stick, maintains strong momentum, with significant contributions from new products and brand expansion. The focus series cream has generated over 200 million RMB in revenue, indicating successful product structure optimization [9]. - The Keli Jin brand is expected to see accelerated growth in the second half of 2024, benefiting from the strong performance of its flagship products [9]. - The company has a diverse product line and brand portfolio, which is expected to sustain rapid growth through continuous new product incubation [9].

证券研究报告·海外公司点评·食物饮品(HS) 颐海国际（01579.HK） 2024 年业绩公告点评：第三方保持稳健，关 联方有望修复 买入（维持） | [Table_EPS] 盈利预测与估值 | 2023A | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 营业总收入（百万元） | 6156 | 6540 | 7243 | 7964 | 8638 | | 同比(%) | (0.11) | 6.24 | 10.76 | 9.96 | 8.46 | | 归母净利润（百万元） | 852.70 | 739.43 | 884.67 | 988.50 | 1,087.89 | | 同比(%) | 14.92 | (13.28) | 19.64 | 11.74 | 10.05 | | EPS-最新摊薄（元/股） | 0.82 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 1.05 | | P/E（现价&最新摊薄） | 15.81 | 18.23 | 15.24 | 13.64 | 12.39 | 执业证书：S0600524 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company's performance is significantly driven by transformation and upgrades, leading to substantial growth in earnings, supported by high dividends that indicate a return to value [4] - The company reported a revenue of 15.57 billion HKD in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 24.13%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.87 billion HKD, an increase of 51.05% [6] - The company is expected to benefit from the realization of profits from the South China logistics park transformation project, with anticipated tax-adjusted gains of 2.367 billion HKD from land preparation and further potential gains of approximately 8.2 billion HKD from land swaps [6] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 20.52 billion HKD in 2023, 15.57 billion HKD in 2024, 15.51 billion HKD in 2025E, 16.40 billion HKD in 2026E, and 17.25 billion HKD in 2027E, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 32.2%, -24.1%, -0.4%, 5.7%, and 5.2% [5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 1.90 billion HKD in 2023, 2.87 billion HKD in 2024, 3.64 billion HKD in 2025E, 3.65 billion HKD in 2026E, and 2.80 billion HKD in 2027E, with growth rates of 51.7%, 51.1%, 26.6%, 0.5%, and -23.5% respectively [5] - The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of approximately 50%, with a proposed final dividend of 0.598 HKD per share [6] Market Performance - The toll road business remains stable, while the environmental protection business faces short-term pressure due to impairment provisions [6] - Toll revenue and net profit decreased by 8% and 12% year-on-year, respectively, primarily due to adverse weather and increased free periods for small passenger vehicles during holidays [6] - The environmental protection business reported a revenue decline of 15% year-on-year, leading to a net loss of approximately 683 million HKD [6] Debt and Dividend Structure - The company is optimizing its debt structure, maintaining a 50% dividend payout ratio, which supports a high dividend yield and potential return to value [6] - The company has significantly reduced net exchange losses compared to 2023, with a notable decrease of 528 million HKD [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for MINISO [4][6] Core Views - MINISO achieved a revenue of 16.994 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 22.8%, with an adjusted net profit of 2.721 billion yuan, up 15.4% year-on-year [1] - The company plans to pay a cash dividend of 101 million USD, which is approximately 50% of the adjusted net profit for the six months ending December 31, 2024 [1] - The domestic store expansion is steady, with a net increase of 136 stores in Q4 2024, bringing the total to 4,386 stores, an increase of 460 stores year-on-year [1] - The overseas market continues to grow primarily through direct stores, with a total of 3,118 overseas stores by Q4 2024, an increase of 631 stores year-on-year [2] Summary by Sections Domestic Performance - In Q4 2024, domestic MINISO achieved a revenue of 2.297 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.5% [1] - Same-store sales faced pressure, with a year-on-year decline of 4.62% in Q4 [1] Overseas Performance - Overseas revenue reached 2.132 billion yuan in Q4 2024, a year-on-year increase of 42.7% [2] - Direct store and partner store growth rates were 65.5% and 17.4%, respectively [2] Profitability and Costs - The gross margin reached a historical high of 47% in Q4 2024, up 3.9 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Selling, administrative, and financial expense ratios increased to 21.24%, 5.87%, and 0.34%, respectively, due to accelerated direct store expansion [3] Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 20.905 billion, 24.628 billion, and 28.244 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 3.057 billion, 3.747 billion, and 4.411 billion yuan [4][5] - The estimated P/E ratios for 2025-2027 are 13.8, 11.3, and 9.6 times, respectively [4][5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a favorable outlook for its stock performance in the near future [4][6]. Core Insights - The company is experiencing a short-term profit pressure due to channel optimization, with a projected revenue of 6.589 billion and a net profit of 474 million for 2024, reflecting year-on-year declines of 5% and 43% respectively [1][4]. - The company is positioned as a leading player in the domestic mid-to-high-end women's fashion market, with expectations for sustained long-term growth driven by product efficiency improvements and store expansion [4]. - The brand performance is varied, with La Koradior showing stable growth while other brands like NAERSI and NEXY.CO remain relatively stable amidst a fluctuating consumer environment [2][3]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company's revenue and net profit are projected at 6.589 billion and 474 million respectively, with year-on-year changes of -5% and -43% [1][5]. - The gross profit margin is expected to increase by 1.1 percentage points to 76.4% in 2024, while the net profit margin is projected to decrease by 4.9 percentage points to 7.2% [1]. - The company anticipates a dividend payout ratio of approximately 53% for 2024, translating to a dividend yield of about 4.9% based on the closing price on March 26, 2025 [1]. Brand and Channel Performance - The company operates eight high-end women's fashion brands, with varying performance: Koradior's revenue is expected to decline by 10% to 2.16 billion, while NEXY.CO is projected to grow by 1% to 1.01 billion [2]. - The revenue breakdown by channel for 2024 shows direct sales at 5.17 billion, franchise sales at 290 million, and e-commerce at 1.13 billion, with respective year-on-year changes of -7%, -25%, and +17% [3]. - The company is focusing on optimizing its channel structure, which is expected to enhance store efficiency in the medium to long term [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 13.10 [7][8]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 2.93 billion and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 266 million for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year change of +9% and -21.82% respectively. The net profit fell short of expectations primarily due to higher-than-expected expenses, driven by increased R&D and marketing investments [1][4]. - The company plans to significantly increase R&D and marketing expenditures, which may impact short-term profitability but is expected to strengthen its long-term competitive position [1][4]. Summary by Sections MaaS Business - The MaaS business generated revenue of RMB 930 million in 2024, up 5% year-on-year, with a second half revenue of RMB 510 million, showing an 11% increase. However, the average revenue per core customer decreased by 4% to RMB 3.37 million, and the number of core customers slightly declined from 213 to 211 [2]. - The business faces challenges such as fluctuating credit demand and increased competition, but is expected to improve in the second half of 2024 due to solid customer foundations and enhanced product capabilities [2]. BaaS Business - The BaaS financial cloud and insurance cloud recorded revenues of RMB 1.41 billion and RMB 590 million respectively, with year-on-year changes of +19% and -3%. The service fee rates for new and renewal insurance policies decreased significantly, attributed to the "reporting and operation integration" policy [3]. - The financial cloud's revenue growth has slowed compared to the previous year, likely due to weak credit demand, but ongoing investments and technological upgrades are anticipated to enhance market share [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to increase its marketing and R&D investments, leading to a downward revision of net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to RMB 2.44 billion, RMB 3.96 billion, and RMB 6.06 billion respectively, with reductions of 52.5% and 47.0% for 2025 and 2026 [4][16]. - The target price has been adjusted to HKD 13.10 based on a DCF valuation method, reflecting the company's transition from a risk control data service provider to an AI service provider in the financial sector [4][13].