NAURA(002371) 第一财经·2025-04-27 05:36Core Viewpoint - Northern Huachuang has achieved record performance in its 2024 annual report and Q1 2025 report, with significant revenue and profit growth, but faces pressure for continued growth due to high base effects in the semiconductor equipment sector [1][2][6]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Northern Huachuang reported revenue of 8.206 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.9%, and a net profit of 1.57 billion yuan, up 38.8% year-on-year, marking the best performance for the same period in history [1][6]. - For the full year 2024, the company achieved revenue of 29.838 billion yuan, a 35.14% increase, and a net profit of 5.621 billion yuan, up 44.1% year-on-year [2][6]. - The company plans a cash dividend of 566 million yuan and a stock distribution of 3.5 shares for every 10 shares held [1][2]. Business Segments - Northern Huachuang's semiconductor equipment segment generated over 21 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 70.4% of total revenue, with significant contributions from etching and thin film deposition equipment [3][6]. - The electronic process equipment segment saw revenue of 27.706 billion yuan, a 41.28% increase, while electronic components revenue decreased by 13.91% to 2.094 billion yuan [2][3]. Market Trends - The global semiconductor market is experiencing an upturn, driven by advancements in AI, high-performance computing, and recovery in automotive and consumer electronics sectors [6][7]. - The demand for semiconductor equipment is expected to rise, particularly in AI and automotive electronics, with projections indicating a significant increase in chip requirements for advanced vehicles [6][7]. Challenges and Outlook - Despite strong growth, Northern Huachuang faces challenges due to high revenue bases and the need for sustained demand in the semiconductor equipment market [1][7]. - The company’s growth in the semiconductor sector is contingent on the performance of downstream demand, particularly in AI and automotive applications, which are expected to be the main drivers of growth in 2025 [6][7].