Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1][8][6] - The target price is set at RMB 32.75, with the current price at RMB 25.41 [1][8] Core Insights - The company is expected to benefit significantly from the refrigerant market cycle, with substantial growth in revenue and net profit projected for 2024 and Q1 2025 [1][8] - Revenue and net profit for 2024 are forecasted at RMB 24.46 billion and RMB 1.96 billion, representing year-on-year increases of 18.43% and 107.69% respectively [8][6] - The company holds a leading position in refrigerant quotas, with a 34% share of the total HFCs quota for 2025 [8][6] Financial Summary - For 2024, the company expects revenue of RMB 24.46 billion, up 18.4% from 2023, and net profit of RMB 1.96 billion, up 107.7% [2][8] - The EPS for 2025 is projected at RMB 1.31, with further increases to RMB 1.57 in 2026 and RMB 1.78 in 2027 [2][8] - The company’s refrigerant prices increased by 32.69% year-on-year in 2024, with production and sales volumes also showing significant growth [8][6] Market Dynamics - The demand for refrigerants is expected to remain strong, driven by the growth in air conditioning, refrigeration, and emerging overseas markets [8][6] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced a total HFCs quota of 79.19 million tons for 2025, which will benefit the company as a quota leader [8][6] - The report highlights the ongoing optimization of the supply-demand balance in the refrigerant market under quota constraints [8][6] Strategic Initiatives - The company is investing in advanced industries, including high-end fluoropolymers and fourth-generation refrigerants, ensuring long-term growth [8][6] - The Gansu Juhua project, with a total investment of RMB 19.63 billion, aims to establish production facilities for various refrigerants and related products [8][6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 32.75, compared to the current price of RMB 25.41 [1][8]. Core Views - The company is expected to experience significant growth in 2024 and Q1 2025, with revenue and net profit for 2024 projected at RMB 24.46 billion and RMB 1.96 billion, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 18.43% and 107.69% [8]. - The company benefits from a strong position in the refrigerant market, particularly in the third-generation refrigerants, as demand continues to grow due to favorable quota policies and increasing downstream demand [1][8]. Financial Summary - Revenue and net profit for 2024 are projected to be RMB 24.46 billion and RMB 1.96 billion, respectively, with a year-on-year growth of 18.43% and 107.69% [2][8]. - For Q4 2024, revenue and net profit are expected to reach RMB 6.56 billion and RMB 0.70 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 41.21% and 256.83% [8]. - The company’s EPS for 2025 and 2026 is forecasted to be RMB 1.31 and RMB 1.57, with an additional forecast of RMB 1.78 for 2027 [8]. Market Position and Demand - The company holds a 34% share of the refrigerant quotas, with significant production quotas for R32, R125A, and R134A [8]. - The demand for refrigerants is expected to remain strong, driven by the growth in air conditioning, refrigeration, and emerging overseas markets [8]. Price Trends - The report notes that refrigerant prices have increased significantly, with a year-on-year rise of 32.69% in 2024 [8]. - As of April 25, 2025, the prices for various refrigerants are reported as follows: R22 at RMB 36,000/ton, R134A at RMB 47,000/ton, R125 at RMB 45,000/ton, R32 at RMB 48,000/ton, and R410A at RMB 48,000/ton, with notable monthly and quarterly increases [8]. Strategic Investments - The company is investing in advanced industries, including high-end fluoropolymers and fourth-generation refrigerants, with a significant project in Gansu involving an investment of RMB 19.63 billion [8].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company has been upgraded to OUTPERFORM [2][3][10] Core Views - The company has shown significant growth, with a 2024 operating income of Rmb 4.04 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.17%, and a net profit of Rmb 779 million, up 178.4% year-on-year [4][7] - The refrigerant prices are on an upward trend, significantly improving the company's profitability, with a gross margin of 29.79% in 2024, increasing to 46.70% in Q1 2025 [8][9] - The demand for refrigerants is expected to continue rising due to increasing air conditioning production and sales, as well as growing ownership of refrigerators and vehicles in domestic and emerging markets [9] Financial Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: Rmb 5.95 billion in 2025, Rmb 6.47 billion in 2026, and Rmb 7.05 billion in 2027, with corresponding net profits of Rmb 2.01 billion, Rmb 2.42 billion, and Rmb 2.87 billion [3][10] - The company’s diluted EPS is expected to rise from Rmb 3.30 in 2025 to Rmb 4.70 in 2027, with a target price set at Rmb 59.40 based on an 18x PE ratio for 2025 [3][10] - The company’s refrigerant production and sales figures for 2024 were 162,600 tons and 123,400 tons, respectively, with prices averaging Rmb 26,055.9 per ton, a 28.17% increase year-on-year [8][9]