Group 1 - The stock price of Zhongyuan Nepe reported at 9.18 yuan, down 0.29 yuan from the previous trading day, with a decline of 3.06% [1] - The opening price for the day was 9.48 yuan, reaching a high of 9.53 yuan and a low of 9.14 yuan, with a trading volume of 222,150 hands and a transaction amount of 206 million yuan [1] - Zhongyuan Nepe's main business is automotive parts manufacturing, with key products including cylinder sleeves, pistons, and piston rings, which are core components of engines [1] Group 2 - Zhongyuan Nepe's subsidiary, Zhongyuan Nepe (Shanghai) Electronic Technology Co., recently received a designated notification from a well-known European engineering group, becoming a supplier for its intelligent electronic control actuator products [1] - This project is expected to start mass supply in 2027, with a total sales amount of approximately 490 million yuan over a lifecycle of 9 years [1] Group 3 - On August 14, the net outflow of main funds was 25.1963 million yuan, with a cumulative net outflow of 62.6021 million yuan over the past five days [2]

Product Structure - The company's main product layout is divided into four major segments: core components for internal combustion engines (cylinder sleeves, pistons, piston rings, and bearings), electronic components in the automotive sector (turbocharger electronic actuators), composite brake drums in the braking system, and hydrogen fuel cell engines and core components in the hydrogen energy sector [2][3]. Thailand Factory Investment - In March 2025, the company increased its investment in the Thailand factory by 410 million Thai Baht, raising the total investment from no more than 210 million RMB to no more than 350 million RMB. The factory's design now includes four casting production lines and 18 cylinder sleeve processing lines, with an annual design capacity of 7 million cylinder sleeves. Production is expected to commence in the third quarter [2][3]. Gross Margin Stability - The company's stable gross margin is attributed to several factors: 1. A highly experienced R&D team and a comprehensive high-end scientific research innovation platform that enhances product competitiveness. 2. Cost control through lean production and increased automation, improving input-output ratios. 3. A strong marketing team and effective guidelines that have led to a stable increase in major clients. 4. Enhanced organizational coordination and talent development that drive steady business progress [3]. Brake Drum Production Capacity - The second phase of the brake drum project is expected to complete machinery adjustments by the end of this month, with an overall annual production capacity of 1.4 million units. The subsidiary has been operating at full capacity due to strong market demand, and the new production line will help meet the increasing market needs [3]. Robotics Sector Interest - The company is considering opportunities in the humanoid robotics sector while continuing to focus on the automotive parts industry. It aims to explore collaborations in upstream and downstream sectors to identify new application areas [3]. Hydrogen Energy Cooperation - A strategic cooperation agreement with Sunshine New Energy includes collaboration in hydrogen equipment manufacturing and application scenarios. The partnership aims to leverage both companies' strengths in hydrogen energy investment and manufacturing, focusing on projects like hydrogen stations and green hydrogen production [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for Zhongyuan Neipei (002448.SZ) [6] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 3.31 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 15.6%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 204 million yuan, a decrease of 34.4% [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 950 million yuan, up 13.8% year-on-year, and a net profit of 111 million yuan, an increase of 25.9% [1] - The gross margin for 2024 and Q1 2025 was 25.7% and 27.8%, respectively, with fluctuations mainly due to changes in the business structure [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company’s gross margin fluctuated due to changes in domestic and overseas business proportions, with overseas revenue declining by 8% in 2024 due to economic downturns, while domestic revenue increased by 49% [2] - The expense ratio for 2024 and Q1 2025 was 14.5% and 12.6%, respectively, showing a continuous decline over five years, indicating improved cost control [2] Profit Impact - The profit was significantly impacted by a goodwill impairment of 120 million yuan related to the acquisition of Incodel Holding LLC in the U.S., leading to a net profit margin of 6.2% for 2024, down 4.7 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Excluding the goodwill impairment, the net profit for 2024 would have shown an approximate growth of 10% year-on-year [3] Business Development - The company maintains stable partnerships with major clients in the cylinder sleeve and piston product sectors, with sales growth of 17% and 23% for these products in 2024 [4] - New business ventures, such as the brake system and hydrogen energy projects, are progressing, with the brake system generating revenue of 473 million yuan and a net profit of 33.73 million yuan in its first full year [4] - The company is accelerating the construction of a production base in Thailand for cylinder sleeves, aiming for an annual output of 7 million units [3] Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 3.76 billion, 4.24 billion, and 4.78 billion yuan in 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 13.6%, 12.9%, and 12.7% [5] - Projected net profits for the same years are 377 million, 433 million, and 490 million yuan, with significant growth anticipated in 2025 [5]