Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1]. Core Views - The company, Wuchan Zhongda Energy, is a state-owned enterprise in Zhejiang Province, transitioning from coal circulation to an integrated environmental energy service provider. It has a history dating back to 1950 and has expanded into the renewable energy sector since 2022 [4][14]. - The coal circulation business is stable, with the company leveraging its procurement advantages and technological capabilities to provide integrated services to suppliers and customers [36]. - The company operates six thermal power plants with a total installed capacity of 407 MW, focusing on stable demand in the Zhejiang region. It is also exploring waste disposal technologies [5][43]. - In the renewable energy sector, the company is advancing molten salt energy storage technology, which is expected to see significant growth in the coming years [49]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Latest closing price: 12.77 CNY - Total shares: 5.58 billion - Total market capitalization: 71 billion CNY - Debt-to-asset ratio: 44.0% - Price-to-earnings ratio: 9.67 [3]. Business Segments - **Coal Circulation**: The primary revenue driver, accounting for 92.8% of revenue in 2024. The business is characterized by low margins but high turnover [26][36]. - **Thermal Power Generation**: The company has a stable demand in the Zhejiang region, with significant sales growth in steam and electricity [43][45]. - **Renewable Energy**: Focused on molten salt storage technology, with expected growth in installed capacity and investment [49]. Financial Forecasts - Projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 452.7 billion, 458.2 billion, and 463.6 billion CNY, respectively. Net profits are expected to be 7.9 billion, 8.5 billion, and 9.1 billion CNY, with a CAGR of 7.5% [6][57]. - The diluted EPS for the same period is forecasted at 1.42, 1.52, and 1.64 CNY [6][57]. Valuation and Rating - The company’s stock is expected to trade at PE multiples of 9, 8, and 8 times for the years 2025-2027, respectively. The report suggests a "Buy" rating based on the potential for further value expansion in thermal power assets [59].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is not explicitly stated in the report [1] Core Views - The company is expected to experience stable order volumes and optimistic performance growth in 2012, benefiting from the high demand in the waste heat boiler industry [1] - The company has received a significant compensation payment and reported a substantial increase in net profit for 2024, indicating a recovery in profitability [2] - The company is actively expanding into overseas, new energy, and spare parts markets, with a strong order backlog supporting its growth [4] - The company has improved order quality and strengthened cost control measures, leading to an increase in overall gross margin [4] - Continuous investment in R&D is being made to deepen the company's involvement in the "new energy + storage" sector, leveraging its proprietary molten salt storage technology [5] Financial Summary - In 2024, the company achieved total operating revenue of 6.437 billion yuan, a decrease of 20.33% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to the parent company was 440 million yuan, a significant increase of 705.74% [2][6] - The company forecasts operating revenues of 7.171 billion yuan, 7.929 billion yuan, and 8.501 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 11.4%, 10.6%, and 7.2% [7] - The gross margin for 2024 was reported at 18.47%, an increase of 2.01 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected to be 0.59 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.99 [6][7]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.213 billion yuan for Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.32% and a net profit of 47 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 217.11% compared to the previous year [1] - The company secured new orders totaling 1.570 billion yuan in Q1 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, with major contributions from various business segments [1] - The company is focusing on clean energy equipment manufacturing, particularly in waste heat boilers and clean energy generation equipment, benefiting from the growing demand for energy-saving solutions [1] Business Developments - The company has made significant advancements in its proprietary molten salt energy storage technology, which has broad application prospects in various energy utilization scenarios [2] - A notable project, the 600MW coal-fired power unit "steam extraction energy storage" molten salt thermal flexibility peak-shaving technology demonstration project, has successfully commenced trial operation, showcasing the effectiveness of the company's technology [2] - The project achieved impressive performance metrics, including a minimum load of 51 MW and an internal heat exchange efficiency of no less than 98%, indicating the reliability of the company's molten salt storage technology [2] International Strategy - The company is actively pursuing an internationalization strategy, with significant achievements in overseas markets, including projects in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa [3] - The company is transitioning from a single equipment export model to an integrated service model that includes "equipment + engineering + operation and maintenance," enhancing its market competitiveness [3] - With the acceleration of global energy transition and the ongoing Belt and Road Initiative, the company is well-positioned to strengthen its industry leadership and contribute to global green energy development [3]