Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommend" rating for CITIC Heli [1] Core Views - The company achieved its best quarterly performance in Q1 2025, with a revenue of 496 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.37% and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 91 million yuan, up 9.2% year-on-year [6] - The company is deepening its cooperation in the eVTOL field with CITIC Financial Leasing and Fengfei Aviation, including a strategic cooperation agreement for the intention to purchase 100 large eVTOL aircraft [6] - The report emphasizes the company's strong position in the low-altitude economy and its potential to benefit from three key areas: expanding consumer markets, participating in new low-altitude operational network standards, and leveraging opportunities from being a state-owned enterprise [6] Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from 2,163 million yuan in 2024 to 2,923 million yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11% [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 303 million yuan in 2024 to 436 million yuan in 2027, with a CAGR of about 9% [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 0.39 yuan in 2024 to 0.56 yuan in 2027 [2] - The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to decrease from 57 times in 2024 to 39 times in 2027 [2] Quarterly Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported a gross margin of 21.85%, an increase of 2.3 percentage points year-on-year [6] - The net profit margin for Q1 2025 was 18.4%, consistent with the previous quarters [7] - The company’s performance in Q1 2025 was the highest for the same period in its history, second only to Q4 2024 [6] Strategic Developments - The company is actively innovating in the general aviation sector, with the recent acquisition of a specialized drone system, marking a significant step in the low-altitude economy [6] - The strategic partnership with Fengfei Aviation is expected to enhance service offerings in low-altitude sightseeing and transportation [6]