Group 1: Investor Relations Activities - The investor relations activity included a site visit and discussion on May 20, 2025, at the company's location in Wuhan [3] - Attendees included representatives from various securities firms and asset management companies [3] Group 2: Company Projects and Financials - The construction of the vehicle actuator project is ongoing, with the fifth floor of the main building under construction [3] - In 2024, sales revenue from actuator products reached ¥327.21 million, accounting for 39.60% of total revenue; sensor products contributed 35.65%, and controllers accounted for 24.04% [4] Group 3: Orders and Competitiveness - The company supplies air outlet actuators to a globally renowned electric vehicle manufacturer and has increased the supply of air conditioning actuators through secondary supply channels [5] - The company has established a strong customer resource advantage over 29 years in the automotive parts industry, with long-term relationships with major domestic and international automotive manufacturers [6] Group 4: Competitors - Major competitors for sensor products include companies such as Xiaogan Huagong Gaoli Electronics Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Riying Electronics Co., Ltd. [7] - Competitors for controller products include Wuhan Xianjie Electronics Co., Ltd. and for actuator products include Delta Electronics Holdings Limited [7]

Core Insights - Kaite Co., Ltd. reported a significant growth in Q1 2025, with revenue reaching 240 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 48.05%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 40.13 million yuan, up 41.60% [1] - The growth in the new energy vehicle (NEV) market has directly contributed to the company's performance, with NEV production and sales in China increasing by 50.4% and 47.1% respectively [1] Financial Performance - The company's operating income for Q1 2025 was 240 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 48.05% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was 40.13 million yuan, reflecting a 41.60% increase year-on-year [1] - The non-recurring net profit reached 39.93 million yuan, with a growth rate of 61.87% [1] - Operating costs increased by 44.30% year-on-year, but the gross margin remained stable due to the release of scale effects [1] Market Dynamics - The NEV market in China saw production and sales growth of 14.5% and 11.2% respectively, with NEVs accounting for 41.2% of total new car sales [1] - The penetration of NEVs and smart chassis is accelerating, benefiting companies like Kaite Co., Ltd. in the automotive electronics sector [1] Technological Advancements - Kaite Co., Ltd. has strengthened its technological barriers in the core component localization process, holding a total of 340 patents, including 34 invention patents [2] - R&D expenses increased by 16.02% to 11.09 million yuan, representing 4.63% of revenue [2] Capacity Expansion - The construction of the subsidiary Kaite Electronics Yunmeng Co., Ltd.'s capacity expansion and fundraising projects is progressing steadily, with construction projects increasing by 43.76% compared to the end of the previous year [2] Strategic Focus - The company aims to deepen its focus on the automotive thermal system sector, leveraging customer and product resource potential to convert into sales and profits [2] - Kaite Co., Ltd. is actively advancing the full process of R&D, design, trial production, and mass production for new generation sensors and actuators to ensure smooth market entry and sustainable delivery [2]

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, indicating an expectation that the stock will outperform the market index by 5%-15% over the next six months [4][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and profit for 2024, with total revenue reaching 826 million yuan, a year-on-year growth of 26.5%, and a net profit of 138 million yuan, up 21.24% [4]. - In Q1 2025, the company continued to show strong growth, achieving revenue of 240 million yuan, a 48.05% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 40 million yuan, up 41.6% [4]. - The company's actuator business experienced substantial growth, with sales increasing by 55.40% in 2024, contributing to 39.6% of total revenue [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 826 million yuan and a net profit of 138 million yuan, with a gross margin of 32.87% in Q1 2025 [4][5]. - The company forecasts earnings per share of 1.11 yuan and 1.34 yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 22 and 18 [4][5]. Product Segments - The sales revenue for sensor products was 295 million yuan in 2024, with a gross margin of 49.64%, while controller products generated 199 million yuan with a gross margin of 18.22% [4]. - The actuator segment's revenue reached 327 million yuan in 2024, with a gross margin improvement of 2.3 percentage points to 25.61% [4]. Cost Structure - The total operating costs for 2024 were 669 million yuan, with a breakdown of operating expenses including sales, management, and R&D costs [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company's performance in 2024 is driven by steady growth in the production and sales of new energy vehicles, along with the ramp-up of new products, resulting in a year-on-year increase of 23% in net profit excluding non-recurring items [2] - The company achieved total revenue of 826.36 million yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 26.5%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 137.85 million yuan, up 21.24% year-on-year [2] - The decline in profit margins is attributed to changes in product sales structure and increased costs from machinery purchases and wage adjustments [2] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the sensor segment increased by 14.30% to 295 million yuan, accounting for 35.65% of total revenue, with a gross margin decrease of 1.89 percentage points to 49.64% [3] - Revenue from the controller segment grew by 11.25% to 199 million yuan, representing 24.04% of total revenue, with a gross margin decrease of 0.37 percentage points to 18.22% [3] - The actuator segment saw a significant revenue increase of 55.40% to 327 million yuan, now accounting for 39.60% of total revenue, with a gross margin increase of 2.30 percentage points to 25.61% [3] Business Strengths - The company has a strong research and development capability, focusing on platform-based products that meet vehicle needs, and holds a leading position in manufacturing processes for sensor products [4] - The customer base includes major automotive manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BYD, SAIC, and Geely, as well as new energy vehicle companies like NIO, Li Auto, and Xpeng [4] - The company benefits from the trends of vehicle electrification, intelligence, and connectivity, which increase the demand for semiconductors, sensors, and automotive electronic systems [4] - Capacity expansion projects are underway, expected to significantly enhance production capabilities by adding millions of units of temperature sensors and actuators by 2025 [4] Financial Forecasts - The company has revised its net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 177.96 million yuan and 239.16 million yuan, respectively, with a new forecast for 2027 at 309.34 million yuan [4] - Corresponding dynamic P/E ratios are projected at 24.55, 18.27, and 14.12 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, indicating long-term growth potential [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company's automotive business shows strong growth sustainability, with emerging opportunities in energy storage and robotics expected to become new growth drivers [1][11] - The company reported a revenue of 826 million yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 26.5%, and a net profit of 138 million yuan, up 21.2% year-on-year [8][9] - The company has a solid order backlog, ensuring strong performance sustainability, with a focus on the automotive thermal management sector [10] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue projections for the company are as follows: 2023: 653 million yuan, 2024: 826 million yuan, 2025E: 1,078 million yuan, 2026E: 1,432 million yuan, 2027E: 1,757 million yuan, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 26.9%, 26.5%, 30.4%, 32.8%, and 22.7% [7][14] - The projected net profit for 2025 is 180 million yuan, with a corresponding PE ratio of 23 [11][14] - The company’s gross margin is expected to stabilize around 32% in the coming years, with a return on equity (ROE) projected to reach 27.1% by 2027 [7][11]