Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index [4][6]. Core Views - The company has robust technical reserves and is experiencing significant growth in profitability, driven by the increasing demand for computing hardware and a higher proportion of high-speed products in its revenue structure [2][3]. - The company is positioned as a leading supplier of optical modules, with a diverse product matrix that includes capabilities for 100G, 200G, 400G, and 800G optical modules, catering to various applications such as telecommunications and data centers [3][4]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 86.47 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 179.15%, and a net profit of 28.38 billion yuan, up 312.26% year-on-year [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 40.52 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 264.13%, and a net profit of 15.73 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 384.54% [1][2]. - The gross margin improved significantly, with a 13.73 percentage points increase in 2024 to reach 44.72%, and further increased to 48.66% in Q1 2025 [2][4]. Growth Projections - The company is expected to benefit from the expansion of computing power demand, with projected revenues of 170.58 billion yuan, 225.83 billion yuan, and 273.51 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4]. - Corresponding net profits are forecasted to be 54.43 billion yuan, 72.12 billion yuan, and 88.74 billion yuan for the same years, with PE ratios of 21, 16, and 13 times respectively [4].

Core Viewpoint - Cambridge Technology has submitted its prospectus for a Hong Kong IPO, attracting significant industry attention, with its A-share price reaching 33.79 yuan and a market capitalization of 9.06 billion yuan as of April 30 [1] Company Overview - Cambridge Technology is an international enterprise serving the global ICT industry, with R&D and sales centers in the US, Japan, and Europe, focusing on terminal devices for telecommunications, data communication, enterprise, and home networks, as well as high-speed optical module products [1] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 2.20 yuan per share (including tax) to all shareholders in the 2024 fiscal year, without plans for a stock bonus [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for Cambridge Technology from 2022 to 2024 is reported as 3.784 billion yuan, 3.09 billion yuan, and 3.65 billion yuan, respectively, with gross profits of 689 million yuan, 664 million yuan, and 762 million yuan, and gross margins of 18.2%, 21.5%, and 20.9% [1] - Net profits for the same period are 171 million yuan, 94.97 million yuan, and 167 million yuan, with net profit margins of 4.5%, 3.1%, and 4.6% [2] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 894 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.18%, and a net profit of 31.43 million yuan, up 21.11% year-on-year, with a significant increase in net profit after deducting non-recurring items by 96.15% [2] Asset and Liability Structure - As of December 31, 2024, Cambridge Technology's total assets amounted to 5.188 billion yuan, total liabilities were 2.728 billion yuan, and net assets were 2.461 billion yuan, with cash and cash equivalents reaching 507 million yuan, indicating a strong cash flow position [3] Shareholding Structure - The executive directors of Cambridge Technology include Gerald G Wong, Zhao Haibo, Zhao Hongwei, and Zhang Jie, while independent non-executive directors include Qin Guisen, Liu Guisong, Yao Minglong, and Yuan Shuyi [4] - Prior to the IPO, Gerald G Wong held 13.64% of the shares, and Zhao Haibo held 2.78%, collectively controlling 16.42% of the company's equity [4]