Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company turned profitable in Q1 2025, with a net profit of 1.51 billion yuan, marking a significant recovery from previous losses [1][2]. - The overall gross margin improved significantly due to the reduction in inventory costs, with a year-on-year increase of 2.9 percentage points to 27.2% [2]. - The company's cash flow from operating activities showed a net inflow of -2.07 billion yuan, an improvement of 5.28 billion yuan year-on-year, representing the best level since 2019 [2]. Sales Performance - North America saw a 15% year-on-year increase in sales, driven by strong performance in consumer and professional solutions [3]. - Sales in the Asia-Pacific region decreased by 7%, while China experienced an 8% growth due to recovering global demand [3]. - The Latin America region faced a 23% decline in sales, attributed to intensified competition and unfavorable currency exchange rates [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been revised upwards, with expected net profits of 4.17 billion yuan, 7.09 billion yuan, and 10.28 billion yuan respectively [4]. - The report highlights that the improvement in gross margin and cash flow is expected to continue benefiting from the company's operational enhancements and the recovery of certain product prices [4]. - The estimated P/E ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 35, 20, and 14 respectively, indicating a positive outlook for the company's valuation [5][12].

Core Viewpoint - Rongsheng Petrochemical's performance continues to decline, with a slight increase in total revenue but a significant drop in net profit during the reporting period [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved total revenue of approximately 326.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.42% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 724 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 37.44% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 0.38% [1] - In Q4, the total revenue was approximately 81.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 5.56% and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 3.18% [1] - The net profit for Q4 was approximately -15.2 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of about 114% [1] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was approximately 75 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 7.54% and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 7.76% [1] - The net profit for Q1 2025 was approximately 600 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.53%, marking a return to profitability [1] Dividend and Shareholder Return Plan - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1 yuan (including tax) for every 10 shares to all shareholders, with a total distribution and buyback amount exceeding 1.3 billion yuan [1] - For the years 2026-2028, the company allows for cash or stock dividends, with a principle of distributing no less than 30% of the average distributable profit over the last three years [1] Industry Insights - The price differentials for refined oil, ethylene, and polyester filament remained stable year-on-year, while the propylene and PX price differentials saw significant declines of about 18% and 21%, respectively [2] - The supply-side adjustments are expected to improve industry conditions, with a decrease in the operating rate of independent refineries [2] - As of April 24, the operating rate of independent refineries in Shandong was approximately 48%, indicating a gradual improvement in supply-side conditions [2] Future Outlook - The company is in a strong capital expenditure phase, with ongoing construction projects totaling approximately 50.2 billion yuan, an increase of about 6.2 billion yuan from the previous year [2] - The company has several projects in hand, including 1.4 million tons/year ethylene and downstream chemical facilities, which are expected to enhance its market position once operational [2] - The company is positioned to become a leading large-scale chemical platform in China, with strong cyclical resilience anticipated as industry conditions improve [3]