2025年05月17日 证券研究报告|公司研究|公司点评 信捷电气（603416） 工控小巨人,人形机器人构筑新增长极 报告摘要 ◆ 深耕工业自动化近二十载,工控细分领域小巨人 公司成立于 2008年,主营业务是工业自动化控制产品的研发、生产和销售,主 要产品包括可编程控制器、驱动系统、人机界面、智能装置,涵盖工业自动化 系统的控制层、驱动层、执行层和传感层,是国内少数拥有工业自动化综合解 决方案的供应商。公司是国产小型 PLC、国产触摸屏的开拓者,长期位居国产 小型 PLC 市场份额前列。2022 至 2024 年，公司营收分别为 13.35 亿元、15.05 亿元、17.08 亿元，分别同比增长 2.75%、12.73%和 13.5%。 ◆ 小型 PLC 国内第二,工控产品线不断完善 2024 年公司 PLC 产品销售收入 6.48 亿元,同比增长 21.09%, 毛利率为 56.25%；其中，中型 PLC 实现销售 1000 余万元。公司在小型 PLC 领域具备 领先优势,2024 年在国内市占率 9.5%位居国内品牌第二,较 2023 年提升了 2pct。多年来,公司依靠自身在小型 PLC 市场建立的 ...

2025年05月17日 证券研究报告|公司研究|公司点评 ◆ 小型 PLC 国内第二,工控产品线不断完善 2024 年公司 PLC 产品销售收入 6.48 亿元,同比增长 21.09%, 毛利率为 56.25%；其中，中型 PLC 实现销售 1000 余万元。公司在小型 PLC 领域具备 领先优势,2024 年在国内市占率 9.5%位居国内品牌第二,较 2023 年提升了 2pct。多年来,公司依靠自身在小型 PLC 市场建立的优势,进一步向中大型 PLC 及其他工控产品延伸,巩固在传统行业领先地位的同时,加速向新能源、 半导体、机器人、医疗等高端智能制造行业拓展。此外,公司以"控制"带动 "驱动"作为销售策略取得成效,驱动系统在营收中的占比从 2016 年的 22% 提升至 2024 年的 47%, 2024 年驱动类产品收入达 8.06 亿元, 同比增长 10.57%，毛利率为 24.46%。 ◆ 多维度布局人形机器人,未来成长可期 公司积极布局人形机器人领域，目前正在开发空心杯电机、无框力矩电机及配 套系统等零部件，公司将规划空心杯和无框力矩电机生产设备和产线；同时, 公司储备了驱动器、高性能光学编码器 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1][10]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning from a dealer-centric model to a direct sales approach, aiming to expand its second growth curve [5]. - The company has shown strong revenue growth, with a 13.50% year-on-year increase in 2024, reaching 1.7 billion yuan, and a 14.25% increase in Q1 2025 [2][10]. - The company is actively developing key components for humanoid robots, indicating a strategic move into high-growth sectors [5][10]. Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company achieved a net profit of 229 million yuan, reflecting a 14.84% year-on-year increase [2]. - The revenue breakdown for 2024 shows significant contributions from various segments, with programmable logic controllers (PLC) generating 648 million yuan, a 21.09% increase, and drive systems contributing 806 million yuan, a 10.57% increase [3][10]. Business Segments - The PLC segment has a gross margin of 56.25%, while the drive systems segment has a gross margin of 24.46% [3]. - The company is expanding its presence in high-end manufacturing industries such as renewable energy, semiconductors, and robotics [3][4]. Market Performance - The company's stock has outperformed the CSI 300 index significantly, with a 123.8% increase over the past 12 months [7]. - As of May 16, 2025, the stock price is 65.42 yuan, with a market capitalization of approximately 10.28 billion yuan [7][11]. Future Projections - Revenue forecasts for 2025 to 2027 are projected at 1.99 billion yuan, 2.32 billion yuan, and 2.72 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 274 million yuan, 335 million yuan, and 405 million yuan [9][10]. - The report anticipates a continued increase in profitability, with a projected return on equity (ROE) rising from 10% in 2024 to 12% by 2027 [11].

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.708 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.5% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 229 million yuan, up 14.8% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring items reached 203 million yuan, marking a 25.8% increase [2] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 8.7 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) to all shareholders [2] Business Performance - The overall gross margin improved by 2.15 percentage points to 37.72% [2] - The programmable logic controller (PLC) segment generated sales of 648 million yuan, a growth of 21.09%, with a gross margin of 56.25% [2] - The drive systems segment achieved sales of 806 million yuan, up 10.57%, with a gross margin of 24.46% [2] - The human-machine interface segment reported sales of 195 million yuan, a 9.50% increase, with a gross margin of 32.18% [2] - The smart devices (robots) segment generated sales of 41 million yuan, with a gross margin of 34.36% [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to a major customer strategy, focusing on sectors such as robotics, smart mining, logistics, healthcare, semiconductors, energy storage, photovoltaics, and new energy vehicles [3] - Direct sales revenue reached 254 million yuan, growing by 25.76%, while overseas revenue was 41.9 million yuan, up 39.63% [3] - The company is actively participating in domestic and international industry exhibitions to expand its overseas marketing channels [3] Research and Development - The company increased its R&D expenditure to 168 million yuan, accounting for 9.81% of its revenue [4] - It continues to enhance product performance and expand its product series in core areas such as PLCs, servo systems, human-machine interfaces, and smart devices [4] - The company has developed over 280 independent intellectual property rights and participated in the formulation of four national and industry standards [4] Future Outlook - The company aims to maintain technology innovation as its core driving force, deepen its focus on smart manufacturing and high-end equipment, and promote digital transformation [5] - It plans to expand its international market presence and enhance its overall competitiveness and brand influence [5]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.71 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 230 million yuan, up 14.8%, marking the end of a three-year decline in performance [1] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 390 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.3%, with a net profit of 50 million yuan, up 3.5% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Domestic revenue reached 1.667 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13%, accounting for 98% of total revenue, while overseas revenue was 40 million yuan, up 40%, making up 2% of total revenue [1] - By product line, PLC products generated 650 million yuan in revenue, up 21%; drive systems (mainly servo systems) brought in 810 million yuan, up 11%; human-machine interface revenue was 200 million yuan, up 10%; and industrial robots and smart devices generated 40 million yuan, up 2% [1] Profitability Metrics - The company's overall gross margin for 2024 was 37.7%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points year-on-year, with improvements in gross margins across all product lines [1] - The net profit margin for 2024 was 13.4%, up 0.2 percentage points, ending a three-year decline [2] Cost Structure - The company's expense ratio for 2024 was 25.8%, an increase of 2.6 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a rise in sales expense ratio [2] - In Q1 2025, the gross margin was 38.1%, down 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, with the expense ratio increasing by 2.3 percentage points [2] Technological Development - The company has a strong foundation in industrial robotics technology, with a focus on humanoid robotics, including the development of components like hollow cup motors and frame-less torque motors [3] - The company is investing in related technologies such as high-performance optical encoders and control systems for robots, and has invested in Changchun Rongde Optical Co., Ltd., which specializes in encoders and sensors [3] Earnings Forecast - The earnings forecast for 2025-2026 has been adjusted, with expected revenues of 2.11 billion yuan and 2.63 billion yuan, and net profits of 290 million yuan and 370 million yuan respectively [4] - For 2027, the company is projected to achieve a revenue of 3.24 billion yuan and a net profit of 470 million yuan, with an EPS of 3.33 yuan [4]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Xinjie Electric, reported a net profit of approximately 228.55 million yuan for the year 2024, with a proposed cash dividend of 0.87 yuan per share, reflecting a cash dividend ratio of 59.71% [3][4][5]. Company Overview - Xinjie Electric primarily engages in the research, production, and sales of industrial automation products, classified under the "C40 Instrument Manufacturing" industry [5][6]. - The company has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive industrial automation solutions in China, with a focus on programmable logic controllers (PLC) and drive systems [18][19]. Industry Overview - The global industrial automation market was valued at approximately $205.86 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $395.09 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2022 to 2029 [6][7]. - In China, the industrial automation market is expected to grow to 305.8 billion yuan by 2026, despite a slight decline in 2023 due to macroeconomic factors [7][8]. Key Products and Market Segments - The company’s main products include PLCs, servo systems, human-machine interfaces, and intelligent devices, with a significant focus on small PLCs for OEM markets [22][23]. - The PLC market in China reached approximately 16.04 billion yuan in 2023, with a projected growth rate of 5.5% annually, reaching 18.84 billion yuan by 2026 [9][10]. - The servo system market in China grew from 14.12 billion yuan in 2017 to 23.33 billion yuan in 2021, with a forecasted recovery to 24.7 billion yuan by 2026 [12][13]. Competitive Landscape - The industrial automation sector is characterized by strong competition, with major players including Yaskawa Electric, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, and Siemens dominating the global market [16][17]. - Domestic companies are increasingly capturing market share through competitive pricing and rapid service, although they still face challenges in high-end product stability compared to foreign brands [17][18]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of approximately 1.34 billion yuan, 1.51 billion yuan, and 1.71 billion yuan for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, indicating a consistent growth trend [18][19]. - The market share of the company in the small PLC segment increased from 7.5% in 2023 to 9.5% in 2024, positioning it as the second-largest domestic brand [18].