Investment Rating - Investment Rating: Buy (Maintain) [3] Core Views - The company achieved revenue of 7.003 billion yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 24%. Adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders was 362 million yuan, up 179% year-on-year, indicating improved operational conditions [6] - The game "Three Kingdoms: Strategy" is expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth in Q2 due to its anniversary season, with major updates and new heroes planned [7] - The company reported a daily active user (DAU) of 107 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, and a monthly active user (MAU) of 370 million, indicating a stable growth in core users [8] - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 30.04 billion, 33.07 billion, and 36.26 billion yuan respectively, with adjusted net profits expected to be 1.82 billion, 2.81 billion, and 3.92 billion yuan [9] Financial Summary - For 2024A, total revenue is projected at 26.832 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 19.1%. Adjusted net profit is expected to be -39 million yuan, showing a significant recovery in subsequent years [11] - The company is expected to achieve an EPS (NON-GAAP) of -0.09 in 2024, improving to 4.27 in 2025, 6.59 in 2026, and 9.18 in 2027 [13] - The gross margin is projected to increase from 32.7% in 2024 to 39.1% in 2027, indicating improving profitability [13]

Core Insights - Century Huatong reported a record revenue of 22.62 billion yuan for 2024, marking a 70.27% year-on-year increase, and maintained its position as the top gaming company in A-shares [1][2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.21 billion yuan, up 131.51%, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses surged by 290.2% to 1.64 billion yuan [1][2] - The company achieved a significant operating cash flow of 5.05 billion yuan, reflecting a 62.67% increase [1][2] Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 8.14 billion yuan, a 91.12% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 1.35 billion yuan, up 107.2% [3][4] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for Q1 2025 was 1.35 billion yuan, showing a 107.95% increase [3][4] - The operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was 1.29 billion yuan, reflecting a 48% increase [3][4] Market Expansion - The company's overseas revenue reached 11.37 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 50.26% of total revenue, marking a significant milestone in international market penetration [5] - The game "Whiteout Survival" developed by Didi Interactive has been a major success, surpassing 100 million downloads globally and ranking high in various markets [6][19] Product Development - Didi Interactive has launched several new SLG titles, including "Kingshot" and "High Sea Hero," which have shown promising market performance [10][12] - The company has a strong pipeline of upcoming products, including "Tasty Travels: Merge Game" and "Family Farm Match," which are expected to contribute to future growth [40][41] Competitive Position - Didi Interactive has risen to become the second-largest mobile game publisher in China and is among the top ten globally, with a revenue of approximately 15 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a 155% year-on-year increase [19][20] - The domestic market remains robust, with successful titles like "Whiteout Survival" and revitalized classic IPs contributing to strong performance [21][25]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for NetEase-S (09999.HK) [1] Core Views - The strong recovery in PC gaming has led to a positive turnaround in gaming revenue, with the game "Marvel Duel" exceeding expectations [2][22] - The company is expected to continue its growth in gaming revenue in Q1, driven by new product launches [3][23] - The valuation model suggests a target price range of HKD 175-207 for 2025, based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation approach [4] Financial Performance Summary - For the full year, gaming and related services generated revenue of CNY 836 billion, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, with PC game revenue at CNY 219.46 billion (up 16.56%) and mobile game revenue at CNY 584.96 billion (up 2.7%) [2][22] - In Q4, gaming and related services revenue reached CNY 212 billion (up 1.54% year-over-year), with online gaming revenue at CNY 205.41 billion (up 5.12%) [2][22] - The gross margin for the gaming business in Q4 was 66.70%, reflecting a slight decrease [2][22] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The forecast for net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is CNY 311.99 billion, CNY 339.94 billion, and CNY 361.22 billion, respectively [4] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 15.0 for 2025, 13.8 for 2026, and 13.0 for 2027 [4] - The report highlights the importance of new product launches for future revenue growth, with several titles in the pipeline [3][23] Key Financial Metrics - Main revenue for 2024 is projected at CNY 105,295 million, with a year-over-year growth rate of 1.8% [5] - Net profit for 2024 is estimated at CNY 29,698 million, with a growth rate of 1.0% [5] - The report indicates a stable financial position with a debt-to-asset ratio of 27.30% [6]