Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of 103.86 RMB [7][8] Core Views - The company demonstrated strong earnings resilience in 2024, with revenue, net profit attributable to the parent, and net profit excluding non-recurring items reaching 15.13 billion, 1.48 billion, and 1.36 billion RMB respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 7.7%, 0.5%, and -0.5% [1] - The company is focusing on internal improvements during the off-season to prepare for the peak season in the second half of the year [1] - The company has made strategic acquisitions, such as acquiring 70% of Dingwei Thai, to enhance channel synergies [2] Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company's gross margin increased by 0.1 percentage points to 23.3%, while the net profit margin decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 9.8% [3] - The company expects to maintain revenue forecasts but has adjusted profit forecasts upwards due to the contribution from Dingwei Thai and strong expense management capabilities [4] Financial Projections - The company forecasts revenue growth from 15.13 billion RMB in 2024 to 16.16 billion RMB in 2025, with a projected net profit of 1.60 billion RMB in 2025 [6] - The expected EPS for 2025 is 5.47 RMB, with a projected PE ratio of 19x [4][6] Market Position and Strategy - The company is focusing on the sales of strategic products such as "lock-fresh" packaging, which achieved over 1.5 billion RMB in revenue in 2024, growing by over 18% year-on-year [2] - The company plans to embrace customization in supermarkets and strengthen partnerships with major retailers like Yonghui and Walmart [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 100 yuan [1][6]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 15.127 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.7%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.485 billion yuan, up 0.5% year-on-year. In Q4 2024, revenue reached 4.050 billion yuan, a 7.3% increase year-on-year, while net profit for the same quarter was 438 million yuan, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 22.8% [6][7]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 3.600 billion yuan, down 4.1% year-on-year, and a net profit of 395 million yuan, down 10.01% year-on-year. The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 10.15 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 297 million yuan, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.1% for 2024 [6][7]. - The company is focusing on practical adjustments and actively building momentum, with expectations for revenue recovery driven by new products and channels despite external demand pressures [6][7]. Financial Summary - The company’s total revenue for 2024 was 15.127 billion yuan, with a projected growth of 8.2% for 2025, reaching 16.368 billion yuan. The net profit for 2025 is expected to be 1.522 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 2.5% [7]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 was 5.06 yuan, with projections of 5.19 yuan for 2025, 5.71 yuan for 2026, and 6.39 yuan for 2027. The corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are 15, 14, 13, and 12 respectively [7][8]. - The company’s gross margin for 2024 was 23.3%, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.1 percentage points. The net profit margin was recorded at 9.8%, down 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [6][8]. Product and Market Performance - The company’s revenue from various product categories showed mixed results in 2024, with the rice and flour segment declining by 3.1%, while frozen prepared foods and dishes grew by 11.4% and 10.7% respectively. The company’s hot pot ingredients experienced significant growth, particularly in vacuum-sealed packaging [6][7]. - The company’s sales channels also demonstrated varied performance, with distribution channels increasing by 8.9%, while supermarkets and e-commerce channels saw declines of 2.4% and 2.3% respectively. The new retail channel showed a remarkable growth of 33% [6][7]. Regional Performance - Revenue growth varied across regions, with Northeast China growing by 7.0%, North China by 5.4%, East China by 6.4%, South China by 9.1%, Central China by 7.4%, Northwest by 13.5%, and Southwest by 14.4% [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - Haixin Food's annual report for 2024 shows a slight decline in revenue and a significant increase in net loss, indicating challenges in its core frozen fish and meat product business while experiencing growth in the prepared dishes segment [1][8]. Revenue Performance - In 2024, Haixin Food achieved a total revenue of 1.706 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.54% [1]. - The revenue from frozen fish and meat products declined by 18.17%, significantly impacting overall performance [1][6]. - Conversely, revenue from prepared dishes surged by 61.11%, reaching 482 million yuan, providing some support to overall revenue stability [1][8]. Business Trends - The revenue from the core frozen fish and meat product segment has been on a downward trend for five consecutive years, with figures dropping from 1.435 billion yuan in 2020 to 1.051 billion yuan in 2024 [6][7]. - The proportion of revenue from this segment has decreased from around 90% to approximately 60% of total revenue [7]. Capacity Expansion and Challenges - A new factory in Lianjiang with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons for frozen fish products was completed and put into operation in July 2024, despite the ongoing decline in sales volume [7]. - The company had previously expanded capacity in response to strong performance in 2019, but has since faced a prolonged contraction in this business segment [7][9]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of 43 million yuan for 2024, with the loss margin increasing by 266.05% year-on-year [1]. - Financial pressures are evident, with a 43.68% decrease in cash reserves to 156 million yuan by the end of 2024, alongside rising short-term borrowings [10][11]. Strategic Focus - In response to ongoing challenges, Haixin Food's 2025 operational strategy emphasizes "profit prioritization" through cost control, efficiency improvements, and brand building [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 100 yuan [1][6]. Core Views - The company has shown a pragmatic adjustment in its operations and is actively building momentum for future growth. Despite short-term pressures, the strategic optimization and new product launches are expected to gradually improve the company's fundamentals [1][6]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a total revenue of 15.127 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.7%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.485 billion yuan, up 0.5% year-on-year. In Q4 2024, revenue reached 4.050 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.3%, and the net profit for the same quarter was 438 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 22.8% year-on-year [6][7]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 3.600 billion yuan, down 4.1% year-on-year, and a net profit of 395 million yuan, down 10.01% year-on-year [6][7]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 10.15 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 297 million yuan, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.1% for 2024 [6][7]. Product and Channel Performance - The company’s revenue from various product categories in 2024 showed mixed results: - Noodle and rice products decreased by 3.1% - Frozen prepared foods increased by 11.4% - Dishes grew by 10.7% - Agricultural and sideline products fell by 11.7% [6][7]. - In terms of distribution channels, revenue from distributors increased by 8.9%, while supermarkets, direct sales, and e-commerce saw declines of 2.4%, 4.5%, and 2.3% respectively. The new retail channel showed significant growth at 33% [6][7]. Regional Performance - Revenue growth varied across regions in 2024, with the following year-on-year increases: - Northeast: +7.0% - North China: +5.4% - East China: +6.4% - South China: +9.1% - Central China: +7.4% - Northwest: +13.5% - Southwest: +14.4% [6][7]. Profitability Metrics - The company maintained a gross margin of 23.3% in 2024, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year. The net profit margin for the year was 9.8%, down 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [6][7]. - In Q1 2025, the gross margin remained at 23.3%, but the net profit margin was 11.0%, reflecting a decrease of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year due to increased promotional efforts and a decline in average sales prices [6][7]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to recover growth through new products and channels, despite ongoing external demand pressures. The introduction of high-quality, mid-priced products for B-end customers and premium products for C-end customers is anticipated to drive revenue recovery [6][7]. - The EPS forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted to 5.19, 5.71, and 6.39 yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 14, 13, and 12 times [6][7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [2][7]. Core Views - The company faced short-term pressure with a revenue of 1.868 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 1.71%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 84 million yuan, down 37.67% year-on-year [3][7]. - New channels are highlighted as a growth driver, with direct sales revenue increasing by 4.34% to 809 million yuan, while distribution channel revenue decreased by 6.04% to 1.051 billion yuan [4]. - The company is expanding its customer base, with the number of major clients increasing by 8.81% to 173, while the number of distributors rose by 26.74% to 1,953 [4]. Revenue and Profitability - The company’s revenue from fried products decreased by 11.87% to 767 million yuan, while revenue from steamed products grew by 5.41% to 393 million yuan, driven by increased demand for prepared dishes [5]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 23.66%, a slight decrease of 0.04 percentage points year-on-year, and the selling expense ratio increased by 0.72 percentage points to 5.40% due to heightened competition [6]. Financial Forecasts - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 93 million yuan, 104 million yuan, and 113 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.95, 1.07, and 1.16 yuan [7][13]. - The current stock price corresponds to PE ratios of 28, 25, and 23 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 [7].

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing pressure on its operations due to a challenging external consumption environment, leading to a downward revision of profit forecasts for 2025-2026, while maintaining a "buy" rating based on expected recovery in the future [4] Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company's revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders were 1.87 billion and 80 million respectively, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.7% and 37.7% [1] - For Q4 2024, revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders were 500 million and 2 million respectively, with year-on-year declines of 11.9% and 94.7% [1] - In Q1 2025, revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders were 470 million and 20 million respectively, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.5% but a decline of 38.0% in net profit [1] Channel Performance - In 2024, revenue from distribution and direct sales channels decreased by 6.0% and increased by 4.3% respectively, influenced by economic conditions and competition in the restaurant market [1][2] - The company’s revenue from major product categories in 2024 included staple foods (910 million, -6.9%), snacks (440 million, -13.8%), baked goods (370 million, 0.0%), and frozen prepared dishes (140 million, +273.4%) [2] - The company maintained market leadership in fried products, while the pre-prepared dishes category showed significant growth [2] Profit Margin and Costs - The company's net profit margin decreased by 2.6 percentage points in 2024 and by 2.9 percentage points in Q1 2025, with a gross margin of 23.7% in 2024, remaining relatively stable [3] - Sales expense ratio increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.4% in 2024, reflecting increased marketing efforts to cope with market competition [3] - Management expense ratio rose by 1.2 percentage points to 9.7% in 2024, indicating higher operational costs [3] Future Outlook - The company anticipates improvement in operations with a potential recovery in restaurant demand, maintaining a "buy" rating despite the current challenges [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been revised down to 0.91 and 1.05 respectively, with an introduction of a 2027 EPS forecast of 1.14 [4] - The target price is set at 29.40, based on a 28x price-to-earnings ratio for 2026, reflecting a decrease from the previous target of 35.11 [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [2][7]. Core Views - The company experienced a revenue decline of 1.71% year-on-year in 2024, with total revenue reaching 1.868 billion yuan. The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 37.67% to 84 million yuan [3]. - The company is facing short-term pressure, but new channels are seen as a bright spot for growth [4][7]. - The company has expanded its customer base, increasing the number of major clients to 173, which is an 8.81% year-on-year increase [4]. Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company's revenue from direct sales was 809 million yuan, up 4.34% year-on-year, while revenue from distribution channels fell by 6.04% to 1.051 billion yuan [4]. - The company’s gross margin for 2024 was 23.66%, a slight decrease of 0.04 percentage points year-on-year [6]. - The company’s sales expense ratio increased by 0.72 percentage points to 5.40% due to intensified competition and increased marketing efforts [6]. Product Performance - Revenue from fried products decreased by 11.87% to 767 million yuan, while revenue from steamed products grew by 5.41% to 393 million yuan, driven by strong demand for prepared foods [5]. - The company’s revenue from prepared dishes and other products increased by 21.84% to 360 million yuan, indicating a growing market for prepared foods [5]. Future Earnings Forecast - The company’s net profit is projected to be 93 million yuan in 2025, 104 million yuan in 2026, and 113 million yuan in 2027, with corresponding earnings per share (EPS) of 0.95, 1.07, and 1.16 yuan respectively [7][13].

Group 1 - The development prospects of the private economy are broad and promising, with a strong call for private enterprises and entrepreneurs to showcase their capabilities [1][4] - The government emphasizes unwavering support for the private economy, integrating it into the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, which establishes a stable expectation for its growth [1][2] - Zhengzhou has seen significant growth in its private economy, with 2.13 million market entities, 23 companies in the top 100 private enterprises in Henan, and 4 companies in the top 500 private enterprises in China [1][3] Group 2 - The private economy is crucial for urban development, with Zhengzhou implementing various initiatives to support and enhance the private sector, including the "30 measures" for high-quality development [2][4] - A large number of private enterprises in Zhengzhou are emerging as leaders in their respective industries, contributing significantly to tax revenue, employment, and total import-export value [3][4] - The current technological revolution and industrial transformation present new opportunities for private enterprises to innovate and grow, with a focus on creating a fair and efficient market environment [4]

Core Viewpoint - Qianwei Yangchu, known as the "first stock of the catering supply chain" in A-shares, reported a decline in both revenue and net profit for the year, attributing the performance pressure to the competitive market environment [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Qianwei Yangchu achieved operating revenue of approximately 1.868 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.71% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was about 84 million yuan, down 37.67% year-on-year [2]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately 83 million yuan, a decline of 32.57% year-on-year [2]. - Excluding the impact of stock incentives, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 100 million yuan, a decrease of 31.99% [2]. Product Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from fried products decreased by 11.87% to 766.88 million yuan [4]. - Revenue from baked goods fell by 4.28% to 340.07 million yuan [4]. - Revenue from steamed products increased by 5.41% to 392.80 million yuan [4]. - Revenue from dishes and others rose significantly by 21.84% to 359.65 million yuan [4]. - Overall, total revenue from main products was approximately 1.859 billion yuan, down 1.79% year-on-year [4]. Sales Channels and Strategies - The company primarily serves chain restaurants, group meals, hotels, banquets, and new retail brands with customized and standardized frozen products [9]. - In 2024, the revenue from the distribution channel was approximately 1.051 billion yuan, accounting for 56.50% of total revenue, with a year-on-year decline of 6.04% [12]. - Direct sales revenue was approximately 808.80 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 4.34% [10][11]. - The number of major clients increased by 8.81% to 173 by the end of 2024 [10]. Future Plans - In 2025, the company plans to increase investment in research and development, production resources, and customer expansion in the baking and frozen prepared dishes segments to meet customer demands for rapid innovation [1].

Core Viewpoint - Hai Xin Food (002702.SZ) reported a decline in performance for 2024, with significant losses in net profit and non-recurring net profit compared to the previous year [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 1.706 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.54% [1][3]. - The net profit was a loss of 36.9433 million yuan, representing a year-on-year decline of 1727.39% [1][3]. - The non-recurring net profit also showed a loss of 43.5810 million yuan, down 266.05% year-on-year [1][3]. Cumulative Losses - Over the past two years, the cumulative non-recurring net profit loss reached 55.4868 million yuan [2][4]. Management and Compensation - The actual controllers of the company are the Teng brothers, who hold significant positions in management [2]. - In 2024, the total compensation for the three key executives was 1.5159 million yuan, a slight decrease of approximately 1.1% compared to the previous year and a 52% decline from three years ago [2][9]. Project Delays - The "Deep Processing of Aquatic Products and Frozen Dishes Project" has faced delays, with the construction period extended by one year to December 2025 due to incomplete capacity release and lower-than-expected benefits [2][7]. - As of the end of 2024, the project was only 66.93% complete, with a projected revenue of 44.86 million yuan, but actual revenue realized was a loss of 444.54 thousand yuan [7]. Production Capacity - As of the end of 2024, the designed production capacity was 139,011 tons, with an actual output of 90,446 tons, resulting in a capacity utilization rate of approximately 65% [5][6].