NOVEL(SZ:002014) 光大证券研究·2025-08-27 23:05Core Viewpoint - The company reported steady revenue growth in the domestic market and significant growth in international business revenue, indicating a successful strategy in both new consumer sectors and international market expansion [4][5]. Financial Performance - In 1H2025, the company achieved revenue of 1.75 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 180 million yuan, up 1.7% year-on-year [4]. - Revenue for Q1 and Q2 of 2025 was 850 million yuan and 900 million yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 1.6% and 10.1% [4]. - The company’s gross margin for 1H2025 was 21.2%, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points year-on-year, with Q1 and Q2 margins at 21.3% and 21.1%, respectively [6]. Product and Market Analysis - Revenue by product in 1H2025: color printing packaging (1.22 billion yuan, +2.6%), aluminum-plated packaging (40 million yuan, +22.3%), plastic flexible packaging (370 million yuan, +20.3%), and ink (70 million yuan, +3.8%) [5]. - Revenue by region: domestic market (1.44 billion yuan, +0.6%) and international market (300 million yuan, +39.7%) [5]. Cost and Expense Management - The company’s expense ratio for 1H2025 was 9.5%, down 1.0 percentage points year-on-year, with reductions in sales, management, and R&D expense ratios [7]. - The decrease in management expense ratio was primarily due to reduced employee compensation [7]. Dividend Policy - The company announced a cash dividend plan for 2025, proposing a distribution of 2.8 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 170 million yuan, with a current dynamic dividend yield of 5.3% [8].