Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 20.983 billion yuan for 2024, representing a 3.0% increase, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.56 billion yuan, up 5.9% [1] - The Q4 2024 single-quarter revenue was 4.68 billion yuan, an 8.4% increase, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 41.3% to 104 million yuan [2] - For Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 6.026 billion yuan, a 16.0% increase, and a net profit of 1.05 billion yuan, up 16.7% [2] Financial Performance - The company's revenue from various segments in 2024 included: - Refractive and optical: 7.6 billion yuan (+2.3%) - Cataract: 3.49 billion yuan (+4.9%) - Anterior segment: 1.9 billion yuan (+6.0%) - Posterior segment: 1.5 billion yuan (+8.2%) - Gross margins for these segments were 55.1%, 34.7%, 41.2%, and 31.4% respectively, with slight declines year-over-year [2] - The expense ratios for 2024 were: - Sales: 10.3% - Management: 14.2% - R&D: 1.5% - Financial: 1.0% [2] Operational Highlights - The company recorded an outpatient volume of 16.94 million visits in 2024, a 12.1% increase, and performed 1.29 million surgeries, a 9.4% increase [3] - By the end of 2024, the company had established a global network of 974 medical facilities, with 811 in mainland China [3] - The overseas revenue reached 2.63 billion yuan, accounting for 12.5% of total revenue, indicating a growing international presence [3] Investment Outlook - The company adjusted its revenue forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 23.43 billion yuan and 25.96 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 11.7% and 10.8% [4] - The net profit forecasts for the same years are 4.07 billion yuan and 4.65 billion yuan, with corresponding growth rates of 14.5% and 14.2% [4] - The company maintains a "buy" rating with projected EPS of 0.44 yuan for 2025 and 0.50 yuan for 2026 [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [5] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 20.983 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.556 billion yuan, up 5.9% [1] - The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 6.026 billion yuan, representing a 16.0% increase, and a net profit of 1.050 billion yuan, which is a 16.7% rise [1] - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 23.430 billion yuan and 25.960 billion yuan in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with corresponding growth rates of 11.7% and 10.8% [4] Business Performance - In 2024, the revenue from various business segments was as follows: refractive (7.60 billion yuan, +2.3%), vision care (5.28 billion yuan, +6.4%), cataract (3.49 billion yuan, +4.9%), anterior segment (1.90 billion yuan, +6.0%), and posterior segment (1.50 billion yuan, +8.2%) [2] - The company achieved an outpatient volume of 16.94 million visits and performed 1.29 million surgeries in 2024, marking increases of 12.1% and 9.4%, respectively [3] Financial Projections - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 and 2026 are 0.44 yuan and 0.50 yuan, respectively, with a net profit forecast of 4.070 billion yuan and 4.649 billion yuan [4] - The company’s gross margin is expected to stabilize around 49.8% in 2025 and improve to 50.1% in 2026 [9] Market Position - The company has established a global medical service network with 974 facilities worldwide, including 811 in mainland China [3] - The overseas revenue reached 2.63 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 12.5% of total revenue, indicating a growing international presence [3]