Core Viewpoint - The company demonstrated steady revenue growth and maintained its leading position in the gypsum board industry, with a focus on cost control and expansion in the coatings sector [2][5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 25.821 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.14%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.647 billion yuan, up 3.49% [1][2]. - The company's net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 3.558 billion yuan, reflecting a 1.80% increase year-on-year [1][2]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 6.246 billion yuan, a 5.09% increase, and a net profit of 842 million yuan, up 2.46% [1][4]. Profitability Metrics - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 29.88%, remaining stable year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 14.43%, down 1.42 percentage points [3]. - In Q1 2025, the gross profit margin improved to 28.94%, an increase of 0.29 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, the company’s revenue from direct sales and distribution channels was 3.198 billion yuan and 22.623 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 45.72% and 11.82% [2]. - The revenue from gypsum boards, keels, waterproof membranes, and coatings in 2024 was 13.107 billion yuan, 2.287 billion yuan, 3.322 billion yuan, and 4.141 billion yuan, with respective year-on-year changes of -4.79%, -0.13%, +19.23%, and +327.99% [2]. Cost Control and Market Position - The company has effectively controlled costs through centralized procurement, equipment upgrades, and cost-saving initiatives [5]. - As of the end of 2024, the company held a market share of approximately 61.4% in the gypsum board industry, with a production capacity of 3.563 billion square meters [5]. Strategic Initiatives - The company completed the restructuring of Jia Baoli in 2024, establishing a national production capacity for coatings of 1.3266 million tons, with a utilization rate of 51.88% [5]. - A stock incentive plan was introduced to boost morale among core employees and enhance development confidence [5].