Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [7][6]. Core Views - The company is advancing its waterproof segment by acquiring Tangshan and Suzhou Yuanda Hongyu, enhancing its regional competitiveness and market share [7]. - The acquisition is deemed reasonably valued, with Tangshan Yuanda Hongyu's price-to-book (PB) ratio at 0.9 times and price-to-earnings (PE) ratio at 4.9 times based on 2024 net profit [7]. - The company is expected to see a recovery in waterproof demand by 2026, which may lead to significant profit elasticity [7]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue is projected to be 25,821 million yuan in 2024, with a slight increase to 25,997 million yuan in 2025, and further growth to 30,551 million yuan by 2027 [6]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 3,647 million yuan in 2024, decreasing to 3,516 million yuan in 2025, and then increasing to 4,802 million yuan by 2027 [6]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) is expected to improve from 9.6% in 2025 to 14.3% by 2027 [6]. Market Data - As of November 28, 2025, the closing price of the company's stock is 25.31 yuan, with a market capitalization of 42,761 million yuan [2]. - The company has a dividend yield of 3.42%, and its price-to-earnings ratio is projected to be 12 for 2025, decreasing to 9 by 2027 [2][6].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and profit for the first three quarters of 2025, primarily due to the ongoing downturn in the real estate sector, which has negatively impacted industry demand and financial performance [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 19.905 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.25% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.586 billion yuan, down 17.77% year-on-year [1]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 2.531 billion yuan, a decline of 17.52% year-on-year [1]. - Basic earnings per share (EPS) stood at 1.53 yuan [1]. - The comprehensive gross profit margin was 29.53%, down 1.12 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The net profit margin was 13.34%, a decrease of 2.36 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The return on equity (ROE) after deducting non-recurring items was 9.64%, down 3.01 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Cost Structure - The sales expense ratio increased to 5.57%, up 0.61 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The management expense ratio rose to 4.48%, an increase of 0.42 percentage points year-on-year [2]. Debt and Product Structure Optimization - The company reduced its interest-bearing debt ratio to 0.80%, a significant decrease of 8.51 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The company optimized its debt structure by reducing bank loans and increasing the issuance of short-term financing bonds, with two issuances of 1 billion yuan each at interest rates of 1.78% and 1.66% [3]. - The financial expense ratio was 0.13%, down 0.18 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The company increased investment in gypsum fiberboard and is actively developing production lines in Thailand and Bosnia to enhance product structure and expand overseas [3]. Future Outlook - The company is positioned as an industry leader with strong risk resistance capabilities, ensuring stable operations even in a challenging environment [3]. - The company is expected to benefit significantly from any improvement in supply and demand dynamics, leading to greater earnings elasticity [3]. - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 3.278 billion, 3.610 billion, and 4.141 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS of 1.93, 2.12, and 2.44 yuan [4]. - The current stock price corresponds to PE ratios of 12.15, 11.03, and 9.62 for 2025-2027 [4]. - The company maintains a "strongly recommended" rating due to its resilience and ongoing optimization efforts [4].

Core Viewpoint - North New Group Building Materials Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 13.558 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.93 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting the company's strategic focus on expanding its gypsum board and related businesses while transitioning into a comprehensive manufacturer and service provider in the consumer building materials sector [2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved an operating income of 13.558 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.93 billion yuan [2]. Group 2: Strategic Development - The company has implemented a "one body, two wings, global layout" development strategy, aiming to strengthen and expand its gypsum board and "gypsum board+" businesses while accelerating growth in waterproofing and coatings [2]. - Investments include a new production line for 20 million square meters of gypsum fiberboard in Tai'an, Shandong, and a 20,000-ton industrial coatings production base in Anqing, Anhui [2]. Group 3: Product Innovation and Market Expansion - The company has enhanced its product promotion efforts, launching a series of culturally themed products under the Taishan Gypsum brand to cultivate a second growth curve [3]. - New product divisions have been established to focus on five core products, including the Longpai Luban universal board and heating board, which are expected to increase profit margins through premium pricing [3]. - North Waterproof has introduced several new products in response to market demands, including innovative waterproof coatings and materials [3]. - The company’s subsidiary, Jiaboli, has expanded its high-end positioning by adding over 200 high-end stores for artistic coatings and stone-like paints in the first half of the year [3].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 36.93 CNY based on a 15x valuation for 2025 [4]. Core Viewpoints - The company has a market share of nearly 70% in the gypsum board market, which has a size of approximately 150-200 billion CNY. The company aims to enhance the consumption attributes of gypsum boards, reduce costs, expand product categories, and accelerate internationalization [2][14]. - The company has adopted a "one body, two wings" strategy, focusing on waterproof materials and coatings, with significant revenue growth in both segments [3]. - The company has implemented a restricted stock incentive plan, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of non-net profit attributable to shareholders of at least 14.22%, 16.12%, and 17.08% for 2025-2027 [4]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Gypsum Board Consumption Attributes - The company has a gypsum board market share of 67.38%, with a production volume of 2.165 billion square meters in 2023 [14]. - The company is focused on cost reduction, with a projected unit cost of 3.71 CNY per square meter in 2024, down by 0.19 CNY from the previous year [52]. - The company is expanding its product categories, including light steel keels and powder mortar, and is investing in gypsum fiber boards for interior and partition walls [2][63]. Section 2: Waterproof and Coating Business Expansion - The waterproofing materials segment has reached a revenue scale among the top three in the industry, while the coatings segment is expanding through acquisitions, including a significant merger with Jiaboli [3]. - The company’s coating production capacity is expected to increase from 103,000 tons to over 1.3 million tons by the end of 2024 [3]. Section 3: Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The company forecasts revenues of 28.168 billion CNY, 30.126 billion CNY, and 32.317 billion CNY for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with growth rates of 9%, 7%, and 7% [4][8]. - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders is 4.142 billion CNY, 4.449 billion CNY, and 4.813 billion CNY for the same years, with growth rates of 14%, 7%, and 8% [4][8].