Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 27.35 per share based on a 2024 PE valuation of 12X [5][17]. Core Insights - The company reported a significant increase in net profit, with a 172.3% rise to USD 150 million in Q3 2024, driven by a 12.5% increase in total revenue to USD 2.06 billion [2][13]. - Manufacturing revenue grew by 23.1% year-on-year, while the gross profit margin (GPM) increased by 0.6 percentage points to 24.1% [2][14]. - The company achieved a 9M return on invested capital (ROIC) and return on assets (ROA) of 10.8% and 6.5%, respectively, marking a 7-year high [2][13]. Financial Performance - Q3 manufacturing capacity utilization reached 95%, the highest in nine quarters, with a 9M GPM at a 7-year high [3][14]. - The average selling price (ASP) for products decreased by 4.9% year-on-year to USD 20.73, but the decline in prices narrowed each quarter [4][15]. - The retail segment saw Baosheng revenue decline by 10.8% to RMB 4 billion, but the gross profit margin improved to 33.5% [5][16]. Revenue Forecast - The company expects net profits for 2024-2026 to be USD 470 million, USD 520 million, and USD 570 million, respectively, reflecting a positive growth outlook [5][17]. - The dividend payout ratio is projected to be around 70% in 2024, leading to an expected dividend yield of 10.0% based on the closing price on November 15 [5][17].
裕元集团：249M制造毛利率创7年新高，上调全年盈利预期