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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4][6] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 2.54 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 340 million yuan, down 6.0% year-on-year. However, in Q3 2024, revenue increased by 6.0% year-on-year to 930 million yuan, while net profit decreased by 3.5% year-on-year to 130 million yuan [2][6] - The company is solidifying its position as a leader in ceramic fiber, with positive developments in automotive pads and industrial filtration products. The growth prospects for the company are promising as it establishes a multi-material development framework [2][6] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2024, the gross profit margin was 29.6%, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points year-on-year. In Q3 2024, the gross profit margin was 31.0%, down 1.5 percentage points year-on-year. The company is expected to face continued pressure on the gross profit margin of its ceramic fiber business [6] - The company’s operating cash flow saw a net inflow of 350 million yuan, an increase of 120 million yuan year-on-year. The cash collection ratio was 96.6%, down 1.3 percentage points year-on-year [6][9] - The company’s net profit margin for the first three quarters of 2024 was 13.5%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points year-on-year, while in Q3 2024, it was 14.5%, down 1.4 percentage points year-on-year [6] Future Earnings Forecast - The company’s projected net profits for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 510 million yuan, 570 million yuan, and 630 million yuan, representing year-on-year growth rates of 4%, 11%, and 11% respectively [6][7]