Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Budweiser APAC [2] Core Insights - Budweiser APAC reported a revenue of USD 6.246 billion for 2024, a year-on-year decline of 7%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 726 million, down 14.8% year-on-year. The company proposed a dividend increase from 5.29 cents per share in 2023 to 5.66 cents in 2024, totaling USD 750 million, with a payout ratio of 103.25% [7] - The report anticipates a recovery in demand in 2025, contingent on improved conditions in the restaurant and nightlife sectors, which could lead to a rebound in beer sales [7] - The company is focusing on expanding its high-end product offerings and increasing its distribution channels, with the number of cities served growing to 235 by the end of 2024 [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for Budweiser APAC are as follows: - 2023: USD 6.856 billion - 2024: USD 6.246 billion - 2025E: USD 6.665 billion - 2026E: USD 6.971 billion - 2027E: USD 7.191 billion - Net profit forecasts are: - 2023: USD 852 million - 2024: USD 726 million - 2025E: USD 788 million - 2026E: USD 838 million - 2027E: USD 881 million - The report indicates a projected PE ratio of 19 for 2025, 18 for 2026, and 17 for 2027 [6][8]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [2][9]. Core Insights - Aneng Logistics, a leader in the franchise express delivery sector, has shifted its focus to profitability and quality since 2022, achieving a turnaround to profitability in 2023, with accelerated profit growth expected in 2024 [2][4][8]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Aneng Logistics is a leader in the express delivery market, having pioneered the franchise model in 2012 and rapidly expanded its operations. The company has maintained the top position in franchise express delivery volume since 2021, but faced profitability challenges due to an overemphasis on scale [5][21][38]. Industry Evolution - The express delivery industry is experiencing significant changes due to the flattening of distribution channels and the optimization of the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Aneng Logistics benefits from these trends, with the express delivery segment expected to see increased penetration [6][51]. Strategic Transformation - The company has undergone a strategic transformation since late 2022, focusing on quality and profitability. Key initiatives include eliminating mandatory warehouse fees and penalties, optimizing cargo structure, and enhancing operational efficiency [7][73]. Financial Performance - Aneng Logistics has shown significant improvement in gross profit margins and revenue growth, with a projected net profit of 780 million, 930 million, and 1.1 billion yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [8][14][46]. Market Dynamics - The overall express delivery market is expected to grow, with Aneng Logistics positioned to capture market share as weaker regional and specialized companies exit the market. The company’s revenue growth is anticipated to outpace the industry average [6][58].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative increase of over 15% compared to the CSI 300 index in the next six months [9]. Core Insights - The company has released a positive earnings forecast, expecting a net profit of approximately 1.4 to 1.5 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 236% to 260%, which exceeds market expectations [3][4]. - The significant growth in 2024 is attributed to three main factors: 1) upward brand momentum leading to substantial revenue growth from existing stores, 2) continuous product optimization and new launches driving revenue, and 3) the addition of 7 new stores and the optimization of 4 existing stores contributing to revenue increments [3][4]. - The company anticipates a net profit of 810 to 910 million yuan for the second half of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 270% to 316%, indicating a notable acceleration in performance [4]. Financial Projections - The company’s projected financials for 2023 to 2026 are as follows: - Revenue (million yuan): 3180 (2023), 8647 (2024E), 14559 (2025E), 19572 (2026E) with growth rates of 146%, 172%, 68%, and 34% respectively [6]. - Net profit (million yuan): 416 (2023), 1437 (2024E), 2488 (2025E), 3404 (2026E) with growth rates of 340%, 245%, 73%, and 37% respectively [6]. - Diluted earnings per share (yuan): 3.03 (2023), 8.53 (2024E), 14.78 (2025E), 20.22 (2026E) [6]. - Price-to-earnings ratios (PE): 60 (2024E), 34 (2025E), 25 (2026E) [6]. Brand and Market Position - The company is positioned in the high-end gold jewelry market, leveraging its unique "ancient method gold" and non-heritage craftsmanship to enhance brand value and attract high-net-worth customers [4][5]. - The ongoing increase in gold prices is expected to further enhance the attractiveness of the company's high-end jewelry offerings, meeting consumer demand for value preservation [4]. - The company plans to adjust product prices on February 25, 2025, to accelerate sales momentum, following a previous price increase in September 2024, which coincided with a 16% rise in domestic gold prices [4].

证券研究报告 2025 年 2 月 26 日 公司研究 | 业绩报告总结 (持有，目标价 1.57 元) 光大水务(1857 HK) | 主要数据 | | --- | | 2025E 平均市盈率 (x) 3.6 | | 2025E 平均市净率(x) 0.37 | | 2025E 平均股息收益率(%) 8.5 | | 资料来源：彭博 | | 股价表现 (%) | | | --- | --- | | 个月 1.4 | 1 | | 个月 2.9 | 3 | | 今年以来 -0.7 | | | 资料来源：彭博 | | 2024 年纯利下跌 14%；派息率提高 2024 年盈利同比下跌 14%。光大水务公布 2024 年业绩，期内收入 68.5 亿港元， 同比增长 2%，归属于母公司盈利 10.2 亿港元，同比减少 14%，每股中期股息 5.81 港仙，全年派息 11.9 港仙，派息比率由 30%提高至 33%。收入增长惟盈利下跌主 要因为 1）建造服务收入比重增加及建造服务成本增加，令整体毛利率下调 4 个 百分点至 38%；2)行政开支同比增长 10%。 建造收入占比上升至 39%。由于期内筹建项目先后开工，年内建 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Lenovo Group is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - Lenovo Group's performance is driven by AI, with the ISG segment turning profitable [1] - For FY25 Q3, Lenovo achieved revenue of $18.8 billion, a year-over-year increase of 19.6%, and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 5.3% [4] - The company reported a net profit of $690 million for FY25 Q3, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 105.6% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 93.3% [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of FY25, Lenovo reported revenue of $52.09 billion, up 21.1% year-over-year, and a net profit of $1.3 billion, up 69.7% year-over-year [4] - The gross margin for FY25 Q3 was 15.74%, with a net margin of 2.15% [4] Business Segments - **IDG Segment**: Revenue reached $13.78 billion, growing 11.5% year-over-year and 2.0% quarter-over-quarter. Lenovo maintained a 24.5% market share in global PC shipments [5] - **ISG Segment**: Revenue was $3.94 billion, a significant increase of 59.2% year-over-year and 19.1% quarter-over-quarter, with operating profit turning positive [6] - **SSG Segment**: Revenue was $2.26 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 11.7% and an operating profit margin of 20% [7] Future Projections - Revenue projections for FY25-27 are $67.56 billion, $75.47 billion, and $81.03 billion respectively, with net profit estimates of $1.55 billion, $1.65 billion, and $1.91 billion [8] - The forecasted P/E ratios for FY25-27 are 13.2, 12.4, and 10.7 respectively [11]

证券研究报告 2025 年 2 月 26 日 公司研究 | 业绩报告总结 (持有，目标价 1.57 元) 光大水务(1857 HK) | 主要数据 | | --- | | 2025E 平均市盈率 (x) 3.6 | | 2025E 平均市净率(x) 0.37 | | 2025E 平均股息收益率(%) 8.5 | | 资料来源：彭博 | | 股价表现 (%) | | | --- | --- | | 个月 1.4 | 1 | | 个月 2.9 | 3 | | 今年以来 -0.7 | | | 资料来源：彭博 | | 2024 年纯利下跌 14%；派息率提高 2024 年盈利同比下跌 14%。光大水务公布 2024 年业绩，期内收入 68.5 亿港元， 同比增长 2%，归属于母公司盈利 10.2 亿港元，同比减少 14%，每股中期股息 5.81 港仙，全年派息 11.9 港仙，派息比率由 30%提高至 33%。收入增长惟盈利下跌主 要因为 1）建造服务收入比重增加及建造服务成本增加，令整体毛利率下调 4 个 百分点至 38%；2)行政开支同比增长 10%。 建造收入占比上升至 39%。由于期内筹建项目先后开工，年内建 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has a strong cost advantage and a high proportion of N-type products, with inventory levels at a low point in the industry. As an intermediate product in granular silicon production, the company benefits from leading cost advantages in silane gas and is expected to see profit growth due to downstream demand recovery. The company is also advancing in perovskite technology and is building GW-level production lines to expand long-term capacity. The silicon material industry is currently at a cyclical low, and if policies promote capacity clearance, the company could see significant profit and valuation elasticity. The projected net profits for 2024-2026 are -4.62 billion, -0.33 billion, and 2.78 billion respectively [4][5]. Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 33.7 billion, with a year-on-year decrease of 6.2%. For 2024, revenue is expected to drop significantly to 15.625 billion, a decrease of 53.6%, followed by a recovery to 18.54 billion in 2025 (up 18.7%) and 24.81 billion in 2026 (up 33.8%) [3][6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to be 2.51 billion in 2023, but is expected to turn negative at -4.62 billion in 2024 and -0.33 billion in 2025, before rebounding to 2.78 billion in 2026 [3][6]. - The gross margin is expected to decline to -20.1% in 2024, with a recovery to 8.0% in 2025 and 26.1% in 2026 [3][6]. - The company’s price-to-earnings ratio (PE) is calculated at 12.1 for 2023 and is projected to be 11.7 for 2026 [3][6]. Production and Cost Advantages - By the end of 2024, the company’s nominal production capacity for granular silicon is expected to reach 420,000 tons, with production and shipment volumes projected at 269,200 tons and 281,900 tons respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 32% and 45% [4]. - The cash cost of granular silicon production is expected to decrease to 33.52 yuan/kg in 2024, with quarterly reductions anticipated throughout the year due to lower raw material costs and ongoing technological improvements [4]. - The company is positioned to benefit from potential capacity clearance in the silicon material industry, supported by government policies aimed at orderly development of the new energy sector [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Lenovo Group is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - Lenovo Group's performance is driven by AI, with the ISG segment turning profitable [1] - For FY25 Q3, Lenovo achieved revenue of $18.8 billion, a year-over-year increase of 19.6%, and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 5.3% [4] - The company reported a net profit of $690 million for FY25 Q3, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 105.6% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 93.3% [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of FY25, Lenovo reported revenue of $52.09 billion, up 21.1% year-over-year, and a net profit of $1.3 billion, up 69.7% year-over-year [4] - The gross margin for FY25 Q3 was 15.74%, with a net margin of 2.15% [4] Business Segments - **IDG Segment**: Revenue reached $13.78 billion, growing 11.5% year-over-year, with a global PC market share of 24.5% [5] - **ISG Segment**: Revenue was $3.94 billion, up 59.2% year-over-year, with a breakeven operating profit margin [6] - **SSG Segment**: Revenue was $2.26 billion, with a stable operating profit margin of 20% [7] Future Projections - Revenue projections for FY25-27 are $67.56 billion, $75.47 billion, and $81.03 billion respectively, with net profit estimates of $1.55 billion, $1.65 billion, and $1.91 billion [8] - The company maintains a "Buy" rating based on these projections [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with an updated target price of HKD 591 (previously HKD 571) and USD 76 (previously USD 73) [1][5]. Core Insights - The company reported a 4Q24 net revenue of RMB 12.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23%, exceeding market expectations by 5% [2]. - The international business is still in an investment phase, but the long-term growth potential is viewed positively, particularly in overseas markets [1][5]. - The company’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) for its core OTA business reached RMB 1.2 trillion (USD 169 billion), reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year, maintaining its position as the largest OTA globally [3]. Financial Performance - 4Q24 adjusted net profit was RMB 3 billion, a 14% year-on-year increase, surpassing market expectations by 6% [2]. - The company’s gross profit margin decreased by 1 percentage point to 79% year-on-year, while marketing expenses rose by 45% due to increased overseas investments [2][5]. - Revenue projections for 2025 have been slightly adjusted, with expected revenue of RMB 61.7 billion, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth [6][24]. Business Growth Potential - Domestic tourism is expected to grow by 10% in 2025, with the company leveraging its advantages in hotel ADR and air ticket pricing to outperform the industry [4]. - The international business, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is projected to contribute significantly to total revenue, with a potential market size 1.5 times that of the domestic market [4]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its one-stop service and mobile platform to capture a larger share of the international market [4]. Shareholder Returns - The company announced a USD 400 million share buyback plan and a dividend of USD 200 million (USD 0.3 per share), indicating a commitment to delivering stable performance and shareholder returns [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [8] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 12.8 billion RMB in Q4 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 23.5%, exceeding expectations by 3.6% [1] - Adjusted net profit for Q4 was 3 billion RMB, up 13.6% year-over-year, also surpassing expectations by 8.3%, driven by strong growth in international business and inbound travel demand [1][2] - The company is expected to increase its investment in international business over the next two years, which may lead to a slight decline in profit margins in the short term, but this is anticipated to open new growth avenues and greater profit flexibility in the long term [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4, the company’s international OTA platform hotel and flight bookings grew over 70% year-over-year, with international business accounting for 14% of total revenue, up from 10% for the full year 2024 [2] - The inbound travel demand saw a 100% year-over-year increase in bookings, benefiting from favorable visa policies [2] Profitability Outlook - The company’s gross margin for Q4 2024 was 79.1%, showing a slight decline due to the increased proportion of lower-margin international business [3] - Management indicated a focus on expanding overseas operations, which may lead to short-term profit margin pressure but is expected to strengthen the company's global positioning and ensure sustainable profit release in the long run [3] Technology Deployment - The management is focusing on the comprehensive deployment of AI technology in business operations, utilizing extensive real-time travel data for personalized travel recommendations and competitive pricing [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 61.3 billion, 71.3 billion, and 82.4 billion RMB, respectively, with adjusted net profits of 19.7 billion, 22.5 billion, and 26 billion RMB [5][12] - The target price for the company's US stock is set at $75.50, while the target price for the Hong Kong stock is HKD 563.70, based on a PE valuation method [5][15]