MRC Global (MRC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 and welcome to MRC Global's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to your host, Monica Brouton. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, and good morning. Welcome to the MRC Global First Quarter tw ...

Core Viewpoint - The company reported lower-than-expected financial performance for 2024 and Q1 2025, primarily due to declining gross margins and changes in expenses and profits [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company achieved revenue of 8.172 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21%, but the net profit attributable to shareholders was 436 million yuan, a decrease of 31% [1]. - In Q1 2025, revenue reached 2.316 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 107 million yuan, down 23% year-on-year but up 329% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The gross margin for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 was 23.90% and 22.95%, respectively, showing a decline of 0.65 and 2.95 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Business Segment Performance - In 2024, the smart home appliance control business generated revenue of 3.74 billion yuan, up 43% year-on-year, while the power supply business brought in 2.35 billion yuan, an 11% increase [3]. - For Q1 2025, the smart home appliance control business revenue was 1.23 billion yuan, a 32% increase year-on-year, and the power supply business revenue was 490 million yuan, up 1% [3]. - The company is expected to continue steady revenue growth as it expands its focus on key product areas and overseas markets [3]. Strategic Outlook - The company is diversifying its business and expects improved profitability as various segments scale up [2]. - The data center business is progressing steadily, with expectations for significant deliveries starting in the second half of 2025 [3]. - The company aims to leverage customer partnerships for product updates and market opportunities, building a competitive moat [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has adjusted its gross margin assumptions and forecasts net profits of 622 million yuan, 789 million yuan, and 1.013 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [5]. - The estimated price-to-earnings ratio for 2025 is set at 46.4 times, reflecting a 40% premium over comparable companies, with a target price of 52.91 yuan [5].