Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company achieved record profits, with a significant increase in net profit for 2024, reflecting strong operational performance despite a decline in revenue [1]. - The LNG business is rapidly developing, with a 20.39% increase in total LNG sales to 2.74 million tons in 2024, driven by strong demand in the transportation fuel and gas-electricity markets [2]. - The LPG business is expected to grow significantly following the completion of a new terminal project, despite a slight decline in sales in 2024 [3]. - The special gases segment is showing potential growth, with helium and hydrogen sales increasing by 22.65% and 66.75% respectively in 2024 [3]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.83 yuan per share for 2024, with a total cash dividend of 780 million yuan, resulting in a dividend payout ratio of 46.33% [4]. - The company forecasts net profits of 1.74 billion yuan for 2025, with an expected EPS of 2.68 yuan, indicating a PE ratio of 9 times based on the closing price on April 17, 2025 [4][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 22.05 billion yuan, a decrease of 17.01% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 28.93% to 1.68 billion yuan [1][5]. - For Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 5.48 billion yuan, down 13.41% year-on-year, but net profit grew by 5.40% to 506 million yuan [1]. Business Segments - The LNG segment saw a total sales volume of 2.74 million tons in 2024, with a 20.39% increase, and a focus on transportation fuel and gas-electricity markets [2]. - The LPG segment's sales were 1.84 million tons in 2024, down 3.68%, but the company anticipates growth with the new terminal project [3]. - The special gases segment, including helium and hydrogen, showed promising growth with significant increases in sales volumes [3]. Dividend and Share Buyback - The company plans to distribute a total cash dividend of 780 million yuan for 2024, with a dividend payout ratio of 46.33% and a projected dividend yield of 5.30% for 2025 [4]. - A share buyback plan of 200 to 300 million yuan is also in place, reflecting confidence in future growth [4].