Core Viewpoint - The company reported a revenue of 3.287 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.26%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 666 million, up 4.41% year-on-year [1] Revenue and Profit Analysis - In Q4 2024, the revenue was 1.128 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 22.69%, while the net profit was 247 million, increasing by 26.95% year-on-year [1] - For Q1 2025, the revenue was 1.002 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 18.36%, and the net profit was 215 million, down 12.53% year-on-year [1] - Excluding the impact of the Spring Festival, the combined revenue for Q4 and Q1 was 2.13 billion, showing a slight year-on-year decline of 0.8% [2] Business Segment Performance - In 2024, the revenue from almond milk, nut walnut, and almond milk series was 3.19 billion, 80 million, and 10 million respectively, with year-on-year changes of +11%, -2%, and +249% [2] - The sales volume of almond milk reached 330,000 tons, with a volume increase of 11.5% and stable price per ton [2] Regional Performance - In 2024, the revenue from the northern, central, and other regions was 2.99 billion, 190 million, and 110 million respectively, with year-on-year growth of 12%, 9%, and 3% [2] - The northern region saw a strengthening of its market position, with a net increase of 56 distributors [2] Profitability Metrics - The net profit margin for 2024 decreased by 1.3 percentage points to 20.3% [4] - The gross profit margin was stable, decreasing by 0.5 percentage points to 40.9% [4] - The increase in almond procurement costs due to weather conditions in 2023 led to a rise of over 30% in prices from Q4 2023, but prices dropped by over 30% starting Q4 2024 due to significant production increases [4] Cost and Expense Analysis - The sales expense ratio increased by 1.1 percentage points due to investments in e-commerce operations, new market development, and new product launches [5] - The management expense ratio rose by 0.6 percentage points due to increased share-based payment expenses [6] Future Outlook - The company plans to launch new herbal health drink products, leveraging the resource advantages of its "southward expansion" strategy [6] - The main business is expected to stabilize, with continued cost benefits from almonds anticipated in the first half of 2025 [6] - Revenue growth forecasts for 2025-2027 are 5%, 6%, and 4% respectively, with net profit growth of 7%, 8%, and 6% [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 44 yuan [2]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 15.197 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.86%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.325 billion yuan, up 4.07% year-on-year [2]. - The fourth quarter (Q4) showed stable performance with a revenue of 4.285 billion yuan, an increase of 8.98% year-on-year, and a net profit of 371 million yuan, up 3.68% year-on-year [2]. - The company is actively divesting its sugar trading business, which has impacted overall revenue performance, while the yeast and deep processing segments continue to show strong growth [2][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4, the revenue breakdown by product showed yeast at 3.143 billion yuan (up 20.84%), sugar at 368 million yuan (down 40.40%), packaging at 103 million yuan (up 1.35%), and other businesses at 679 million yuan (up 18.25%) [6]. - The gross margin for Q4 was 24.15%, an increase of 1.14 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to lower sugar molasses costs and reduced shipping expenses [6]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.55 yuan per share, totaling 477 million yuan, which is 36.05% of the net profit [2]. Market Outlook - The company aims for a revenue growth target of over 10% for 2025, with overseas markets becoming the core growth engine, supported by capacity expansion [6]. - The report indicates that the domestic market is currently facing weak demand, but the medium-term operational outlook remains positive [6]. Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.75 yuan, 2.16 yuan, and 2.51 yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 20, 16, and 14 [7]. - The projected net profit for 2025 is 1.519 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 14.7% [7]. Valuation - The current market capitalization is approximately 30.368 billion yuan, with a circulating market value of 29.873 billion yuan [3]. - The report suggests that the recent market cap decline provides a good opportunity for investment, maintaining the target price of 44 yuan, which corresponds to a PE of about 25 for 2025 [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 47.88, compared to the last closing price of 40.67 [1][9]. Core Views - The company is expected to lead industry growth in 2024, with stable growth anticipated in the coming year [1][11]. - The company reported a revenue of 269.01 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 63.44 billion yuan, up 12.8% year-on-year [5][6]. - The company has successfully returned to double-digit growth in revenue and profit, with a significant increase in online sales, which grew by 39.8% year-on-year [6][7]. Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 65.02 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.03%, and a net profit of 15.29 billion yuan, up 17.82% year-on-year [5][6]. - The company’s gross margin improved by 2.3 percentage points to 37.0% due to lower raw material costs and improved internal efficiencies [7]. - The net profit margin for 2024 increased by 0.7 percentage points to 23.6%, indicating a steady improvement in profitability [7]. Product and Regional Performance - Revenue from various product lines in 2024 included soy sauce (137.58 billion yuan, +8.9%), seasoning sauce (26.69 billion yuan, +10.0%), oyster sauce (46.15 billion yuan, +8.6%), and other products (40.86 billion yuan, +16.8%) [6]. - The company expanded its distribution network, adding 116 new distributors, bringing the total to 6,707 [6]. Future Outlook - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 295.6 billion yuan, 323.4 billion yuan, and 353.4 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding net profits of 70.2 billion yuan, 77.4 billion yuan, and 84.6 billion yuan [10]. - The company aims to maintain a double-digit growth trend in both revenue and profit through 2025 [7][9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) with an expectation of a relative performance increase of over 15% against the benchmark index within the next 6 to 12 months [6]. Core Views - The company is facing operational pressure in Q4 2024 but aims for an 8% revenue growth in 2025, benefiting from cost reductions [4]. - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts downward due to overall weak demand, with expected revenues of 2,578 million, 2,754 million, and 2,903 million for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 8%, 7%, and 5% [4][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 2,387 million, a year-on-year decrease of 3% [2]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2024 was 799 million, down 3% year-on-year [2]. - Q4 2024 saw a revenue of 425 million, a significant decline of 14.77% year-on-year, with net profit dropping by 23.12% to 129 million [4]. Revenue Breakdown - The main business of pickled vegetables showed stable performance, with 2024 revenue from pickled vegetables at 2,044 million, a slight decrease of 1.5% year-on-year [4]. - The company reduced its number of distributors by 607 to 2,632, optimizing its market presence and pricing control [4]. Cost and Profitability - The overall gross margin for 2024 improved by 0.27 percentage points to 50.99%, primarily due to lower raw material costs [4]. - However, Q4 2024 gross margin fell by 7.27 percentage points to 43.38% [4]. - The net profit margin for 2024 decreased by 0.25 percentage points to 33.49%, with Q4 net profit margin down by 3.29 percentage points to 30.28% [4]. Future Projections - The company plans to achieve an 8% revenue growth in 2025, with operating costs expected to rise by only 6.25% [4]. - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 0.75, 0.79, and 0.83 for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 17.9, 17.0, and 16.3 [4][5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [7][18]. Core Views - The company is expected to achieve a revenue of 5.731 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.56%, and a net profit of 810 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 29.95% [1]. - The company has shown strong performance in the premium beer segment, with a sales volume of 143.96 thousand tons in 2024, up 2.62% year-on-year, while the industry overall saw a decline of 0.6% [2]. - The net profit margin improved by 2.5 percentage points to 14.5% in 2024, driven by a 3.5 percentage point increase in gross margin due to structural upgrades and cost reductions [3]. - The company is projected to continue its growth trajectory with revenue growth rates of 8%, 7%, and 6% for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively, and net profit growth rates of 18%, 14%, and 12% for the same period [4]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company's revenue is expected to reach 5.731 billion yuan, with a net profit of 810 million yuan, and an EBITDA of 1.204 billion yuan [6]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to increase from 0.28 yuan in 2023 to 0.37 yuan in 2024 [6]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 36.24 in 2023 to 27.89 in 2024, indicating improved valuation metrics [6]. Sales and Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, the revenue from high-end, mid-range, and mass-market segments is expected to be 3.9 billion yuan, 1.24 billion yuan, and 370 million yuan, respectively, with high-end revenue growing by 14% [2]. - The company’s sales channels show significant growth in supermarkets and e-commerce, with revenues increasing by 46.7% and 20.5%, respectively, while night venues faced some pressure [2]. Cost and Margin Analysis - The company achieved a reduction in unit costs by 2.5% year-on-year, with raw material costs decreasing by 4% [3]. - The gross margin for high-end beer products improved by 2.9 percentage points, highlighting the benefits of scale and cost efficiencies [3].

[ T able_StockInfo] 2025 年 02 月 28 日 证券研究报告•2024 年业绩快报点评 涪陵榨菜（002507）食品饮料 目标价：——元（6 个月） 买入 （维持） 当前价：13.35 元 Q4 业绩略低于预期，成本红利仍可期 风险提示：新品推广或不及预期；原材料价格大幅波动风险。 | [Table_MainProfit] 指标/年度 | 2023A | 2024E | 2025E | 2026E | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 营业收入（百万元） | 2449.85 | 2407.96 | 2545.82 | 2676.03 | | 增长率 | -3.86% | -1.71% | 5.73% | 5.11% | | 归属母公司净利润（百万元） | 826.58 | 824.06 | 896.06 | 971.25 | | 增长率 | -8.03% | -0.30% | 8.74% | 8.39% | | 每股收益 EPS（元） | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.84 | | 净资产收益率 ROE | 10.03% | 9.09 ...