Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company's performance is under short-term pressure, but profitability is expected to recover with operational improvements [4] - The company reported a revenue of 40.363 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 11.26%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 861 million yuan, up 15.41% year-on-year [5] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 10.407 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.96%, but reported a net loss of 68 million yuan, a decline of 173.69% year-on-year [5] - The company has initiated a buyback plan, intending to repurchase shares at a price not exceeding 16 yuan per share, with a total buyback amount between 75 million to 150 million yuan [5] Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 12.067 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.36%, with the express delivery and other businesses contributing 10.946 billion yuan and 537 million yuan respectively [5] - The revenue growth is attributed to strategic adjustments, improved delivery quality, and steady progress in network integration [5] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 4.0%, down 2.43 percentage points year-on-year, with a net loss of 68 million yuan [5] - The company aims to enhance gross margin through internal integration and upgrading of end-point networks [5] Cost and Expense Management - The company’s expense ratio decreased to 5.0% in 2024, down 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, with sales, management, and R&D expense ratios showing varied changes [5] - In Q1 2025, the expense ratio further declined to 4.7%, with sales expenses slightly increasing due to resource allocation towards business marketing [5] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 953 million yuan, 1.230 billion yuan, and 1.510 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [6] - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 14.3 for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [6] - The high-end express delivery market is expected to see continued growth, with ongoing integration with JD Network and new business expansions anticipated to enhance volume and efficiency [6]