Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for 2024, but showed signs of recovery in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, with a positive outlook for future earnings growth driven by inventory reduction among overseas clients and new product launches [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - For the full year 2024, the company achieved revenue of 443 million yuan (down 5.90%) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 135 million yuan (down 7.11%) [1] - In Q4 2024, revenue was 124 million yuan (up 31.59%) and net profit attributable to shareholders was 38 million yuan (up 37.92%) [1] - For Q1 2025, revenue reached 147 million yuan (up 24.86%) and net profit attributable to shareholders was 47 million yuan (up 21.45%) [1] Product and Market Development - The company’s medical endoscope business generated revenue of 345 million yuan in 2024 (down 7.04%), while optical revenue was 95 million yuan (down 1.80%) [2] - International revenue for 2024 was 306 million yuan (down 6.5%), and domestic revenue was 135 million yuan (down 4.70%) [2] - The company has successfully launched a full range of laparoscopes and various endoscope products in the domestic market, and new products for the U.S. market are set to enter mass production [3] Future Outlook - The company expects net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 to be 180 million, 230 million, and 280 million yuan, representing year-on-year growth of 34.8%, 25.4%, and 23.1% respectively [4] - The estimated EPS for the same period is projected to be 1.51, 1.90, and 2.34 yuan, with corresponding PE ratios of 23, 19, and 15 times [4] - A target price of approximately 42 yuan is set for 2025, based on a valuation of 28 times [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the company, with a target price of 42 yuan [2][9]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 443 million yuan for 2024, a decrease of 5.90% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 135 million yuan, down 7.11% [2][4]. - In Q4 2024, the company experienced a revenue increase of 31.59% to 124 million yuan and a net profit increase of 37.92% to 38 million yuan, indicating a potential upward turning point in performance [2][4]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per share (before tax) to all shareholders [2]. Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from 443 million yuan in 2024 to 828 million yuan by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3% [4]. - Net profit is expected to increase from 136 million yuan in 2024 to 281 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a CAGR of 23.1% [4]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to rise from 1.12 yuan in 2024 to 2.34 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios decreasing from 31 to 15 [4][9]. Business Performance Insights - The company's medical endoscope business generated 345 million yuan in revenue for 2024, down 7.04%, while optical revenue was 95 million yuan, down 1.80% [9]. - International revenue for 2024 was 306 million yuan, a decrease of 6.5%, while domestic revenue was 135 million yuan, down 4.70% [9]. - The company has a backlog of 360 million yuan in orders from major clients as of the end of 2024, indicating strong future demand [9]. Product Development and Market Expansion - The company has successfully completed certifications for its overseas subsidiaries, reducing trade friction risks and enabling smoother order fulfillment in the U.S. market [9]. - New product registrations for various endoscope products targeting domestic markets have been completed, and new models for the U.S. market are set to enter mass production [9].