Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the company [1][4]. Core Views - The company continues to expand its advantages in the automotive sector while focusing on AI to develop high-end projects, which is expected to enhance profitability [4][9]. - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 7.095 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.93%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 650 million yuan, a slight decrease of 1.06% year-on-year [4][8]. - The company has become the world's largest automotive PCB supplier as of 2024, leveraging its extensive industry experience and a strong customer base [8][9]. - The company is actively embracing opportunities in AI, with ongoing advancements in high-end PCB products for data centers and AI servers [9]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 2024A: 12.659 billion yuan, 2025E: 15.055 billion yuan, 2026E: 17.774 billion yuan, and 2027E: 20.863 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 17.7%, 18.9%, 18.1%, and 17.4% respectively [7][10]. - Net profit projections are: 2024A: 1.169 billion yuan, 2025E: 1.433 billion yuan, 2026E: 1.830 billion yuan, and 2027E: 2.246 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 24.9%, 22.6%, 27.7%, and 22.7% respectively [7][10]. - The company's gross margin is expected to improve from 22.7% in 2024 to 24.6% in 2027, while the net margin is projected to increase from 9.2% to 10.8% over the same period [11]. Market Position and Strategy - The company has established itself as a leading supplier in the automotive PCB market, with a focus on high-end projects such as laser radar boards and domain controller boards, which are in the process of mass production [8][9]. - The company is also enhancing its production capabilities for high-end HDI boards and is investing in technology upgrades at its manufacturing facilities to support AI and data center applications [9].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue and profit growth for 2024, with a focus on R&D investment and advancements in various business segments, particularly in automotive electronics and AI-related products [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 12.659 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.68%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.169 billion, up 24.86% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, revenue was 3.343 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.90%, while net profit was 0.325 billion, up 2.18% year-on-year [1]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 22.73%, a slight decrease of 0.44 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin improved by 0.70 percentage points to 9.16% [1]. R&D Investment and Business Highlights - The company increased R&D expenditure to 0.758 billion in 2024, a rise of 26.12%, with an R&D expense ratio of 5.98% [2]. - Significant advancements were made in the data center sector, with AI server products achieving mass production and breakthroughs in high-speed PCB products [2]. - In the automotive electronics sector, the company established a strong customer base, achieving a revenue of 5.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33%, accounting for 48% of total revenue [2]. Profitability Analysis - Q1 2025 showed steady growth, but profitability faced pressure due to rising raw material costs and increased competition in the automotive electronics sector [3]. - The company is experiencing a high utilization rate, with strong visibility in downstream orders, although price pressures remain in the automotive sector [3]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to make significant progress in the AI computing sector, particularly in high-layer boards and HDI products, with a focus on high-end capacity [4]. - The Zhuhai factory is positioned as a lighthouse factory for high-value products, with a production capacity of 1.2 million square meters for high-layer boards and 300,000 square meters for HDI/SLP products [4]. Long-term Growth Potential - The company's management and strategic focus on high-end automotive and data communication products are expected to unlock new growth opportunities [5]. - The ongoing upgrades in high-end production capacity are anticipated to enhance performance and valuation in the medium to long term [5].

公司公告24 年年报及25Q1 季报，公司24 年实现收入 126.59 亿同比+17.68%，归母净利润 11.69 亿同比 +24.86%，扣非归母净利 10.54 亿同比+18.11%，毛利率 22.73%同比-0.44pct，净利率9.16%同比 +0.70pct，拟每10 股派发现金红利8 元；25Q1 收入33.43 亿同比+21.90%环比-6.65%，归母净利3.25 亿 同比+2.18%环比+22.76%，扣非归母净利2.32 亿同比-17.56%环比+2.52%，毛利率20.78%同比-3.82pct 环 比+0.67pct，净利率 9.87%同比-1.69pct 环比+2.50pct。结合公司近况，我们点评如下： 24Q4 整体符合市场预期，收入增长源于稼动率提升。24Q4 收入35.81 亿同比+19.16%环比+11.54%，归 母净利2.65 亿同比+12.16%环比+6.75%，扣非归母净利2.26 亿同比+10.73%环比-4.78%，毛利率20.11% 同比+0.70pct 环比-3.22pct，净利率 7.37%同比-0.03pct 环比-0.23pct。 24 年持续加大 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8] Core Insights - The company achieved an operating revenue of 12.659 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.68%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.169 billion yuan, up 24.86% year-on-year. The gross margin and net margin were 22.73% and 9.16%, respectively, with a gross margin decrease of 0.44 percentage points and a net margin increase of 0.69 percentage points [2][5] - In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported an operating revenue of 3.343 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.90%, and a net profit of 325 million yuan, up 2.18% year-on-year. The gross margin and net margin were 20.78% and 9.87%, respectively, with a gross margin decrease of 3.83 percentage points and a net margin decrease of 1.70 percentage points [2][5] - The company is focusing on the automotive sector and embracing AI technologies, with significant advancements in AI server products and high-end HDI PCB products. The company has achieved breakthroughs in AI server fields and is experiencing high demand for its products [11] - The automotive electronics sector is also a key focus, with the company actively developing products for intelligent driving and accumulating a strong customer base among leading Tier 1 manufacturers and domestic automakers. The company expects substantial growth in its automotive business [11] - The company aims to leverage its technological strengths in high-end HDI and multilayer PCB products to drive growth in both the automotive and data communication sectors, anticipating net profits of 1.541 billion yuan, 2.023 billion yuan, and 2.408 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 16.62, 12.65, and 10.63 [11] Financial Summary - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 12.659 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.169 billion yuan. The projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 14.938 billion yuan, 17.926 billion yuan, and 21.511 billion yuan, respectively [18] - The company’s gross profit is expected to grow from 2.878 billion yuan in 2024 to 5.163 billion yuan in 2027, maintaining a gross margin of around 24% [18] - The company’s total assets are projected to increase from 19.244 billion yuan in 2024 to 24.903 billion yuan in 2027, with a debt-to-asset ratio of approximately 45.4% by 2027 [18]