恒玄科技20241125

Summary of the Conference Call for 恒祥科技 Company Overview - 恒祥科技 was established in June 2015 and went public on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board in December 2020. The company specializes in the research, design, and sales of wireless ultra-low power technology SOC chips, focusing on audio, wearable, and smart home applications [3][4]. Industry Insights - The global personal smart audio market continues to grow, with TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earphones experiencing a growth rate of 12.6%, capturing a market share of 72.6%. The market for earphones priced below $50 has surpassed 50% [7]. - In China, the Bluetooth earphone market saw cumulative shipments of 43.38 million units from January to August, marking a year-on-year growth of 19.5%. The true wireless earphone shipments reached 76.02 million units [8]. - The global wearable wrist device shipments are expected to grow by 5%, reaching 194 million units, with smart watches seeing a year-on-year increase of 44% [9]. Financial Performance - From 2017 to 2023, 恒祥科技 achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 71.7% in revenue. In 2023, the revenue breakdown includes: - Smart Bluetooth audio chips: 53.7% of total revenue, generating 1.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 59.3% - Regular Bluetooth audio chips: 16.5% of total revenue, generating 360 million yuan, remaining stable - Other businesses (including smart watches and unit chips): 29.7% of total revenue, generating 647 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 65.8% [2][5]. Research and Development - In the first three quarters of 2024, 恒祥科技's R&D expenses reached 474 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30%, with an R&D expense ratio of 19%. The company employs 571 R&D personnel, accounting for 85.7% of the total workforce, with 62.7% holding master's or doctoral degrees [6]. Product Development - The company has launched several flagship products, including the 2,400 series and its derivatives, covering sports watches and entry-level sports bands. The new 2,800 series SOC has been mass-produced and first applied in Samsung's TWS earphones [10]. - In the first three quarters of this year, Bluetooth audio products accounted for 65% of revenue, while the share of watch and band products increased from 19% last year to 29% [10]. Future Outlook - Looking ahead, 恒祥科技 is expected to benefit from the demand driven by AI technology and cloud-based large model economies. The company anticipates EPS of 3 yuan per share for 2024-2026, indicating strong growth potential, leading to a recommendation rating for first coverage [11].