Investment Rating - The investment rating for Longbai Group is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The price of titanium dioxide is expected to stabilize and rebound, with ongoing integration of two mines [1] - The closure of overseas titanium dioxide enterprises is likely to improve the global supply-demand balance for titanium dioxide [4] - The company is actively advancing its internationalization process for titanium dioxide and steadily progressing with the integration of two key mining projects [6] Financial Summary and Valuation Indicators - Revenue for 2023 is reported at 26,765 million, with a year-on-year growth of 11.0%. Projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 29,859 million, 30,935 million, and 31,983 million respectively, with growth rates of 8.5%, 3.6%, and 3.4% [7] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2023 is 3,226 million, with a decline of 5.6%. Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2,838 million, 3,525 million, and 4,324 million, reflecting growth rates of 30.9%, 24.2%, and 22.7% respectively [7] - The projected EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.19, 1.48, and 1.81 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 16.4, 13.2, and 10.8 [4][7] Industry Insights - The domestic titanium dioxide industry operating rate is currently at 60.68%, a decrease of 4.21% from the previous period, indicating a decline in overall industry load [5] - Inventory levels among domestic titanium dioxide producers have decreased by 1.72%, suggesting a potential increase in prices due to reduced supply expectations [5]