Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate-A" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance in the near term [8]. Core Views - The company's profitability remains high, supported by the increasing demand for high-power thick plate cutting in domestic markets and expanding international applications. The smart welding business is expected to see significant growth [4][5]. - The company achieved a revenue of 1.735 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.33%, and a net profit of 883 million yuan, up 21.10% year-on-year [3]. - The report highlights the company's strong position in the domestic market for mid-to-low power laser cutting control systems, with a market share of approximately 60%, and its efforts to break the monopoly of international giants in high-power cutting [5]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 496 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.12%, and a net profit of 255 million yuan, up 31.99% year-on-year [3]. - The overall gross margin and net margin for 2024 were 79.94% and 53.70%, respectively, remaining stable compared to the previous year [4]. - The company expects its earnings per share (EPS) to grow from 5.17 yuan in 2025 to 8.04 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios decreasing from 37.4 to 24.0 over the same period [8][10]. Business Segments - The revenue from flat solutions was 1.125 billion yuan, contributing 64.81% to total revenue, while the revenue from pipe solutions was 380 million yuan, contributing 21.91% [4]. - The smart welding business is anticipated to expand significantly, with applications in steel structures, power, shipping, and bridges, leveraging a comprehensive product solution that enhances automation in the steel construction industry [5][6]. Research and Development - The company is focused on high-precision control and is expanding its technological capabilities in laser welding and processing systems, which are crucial for industries such as lithium batteries and electric motors [6][7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][2] Core Views - The company's 2024 annual report shows that performance meets expectations, with significant growth in cutting heads and welding businesses [2][3] - In Q4, revenue growth slowed due to increased equity incentive costs and weak industry conditions, but cutting heads continued to grow rapidly [3][4] Revenue and Profitability Summary - The company achieved total revenue of 1.735 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 23.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 882.71 million yuan, up 21.1% year-on-year [1][3] - The Q4 revenue was 440 million yuan, with a slight year-on-year increase of 4.6%, and net profit of 160 million yuan, showing a minimal increase of 0.1% year-on-year [3] - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 79.9%, with a net profit margin of 53.7%, indicating strong profitability [4] Business Segment Performance - The flat solution segment generated 1.12 billion yuan in revenue, up 11.8% year-on-year, benefiting from a 60%-70% market share in mid-low power systems [3] - The pipe solution segment saw revenue of 380 million yuan, a 38.2% increase, driven by high power demand [3] - The 3D solution segment achieved remarkable growth with revenue of 37 million yuan, up 409.9%, primarily from steel cutting [3] Product Performance - The smart cutting head business is expected to generate 500 million yuan in revenue in 2025, a 43.7% increase, with net profit projected to reach 200 million yuan, up 83.0% [3] - The company anticipates significant growth in smart welding products as they mature and penetrate high-value downstream markets [5] Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 2.095 billion yuan, 2.539 billion yuan, and 3.093 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 1.061 billion yuan, 1.293 billion yuan, and 1.586 billion yuan [1][12] - The earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 5.16 yuan in 2025, 6.29 yuan in 2026, and 7.72 yuan in 2027 [1][12]