Hygon Information Technology (688041)2025-03-04 02:40Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 176.6 [6][4][7] Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of RMB 9.162 billion in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 52.40%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of RMB 1.931 billion, also up by 52.87% [1][2] - The fourth quarter of 2024 saw revenues of RMB 3.026 billion, a year-over-year increase of 46.22%, but a quarter-over-quarter decline in net profit due to increased R&D expenses and changes in product mix affecting gross margins [1][2] - The company is expected to benefit from increased AI infrastructure investments by domestic internet giants in 2025, with new DCU products anticipated to contribute significantly to revenue growth [1][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a total revenue of RMB 9.162 billion, exceeding previous expectations, while net profit was slightly below expectations at RMB 1.931 billion [1][2] - The company’s R&D expenses for 2024 were RMB 3.446 billion, a 22.63% increase year-over-year, with a capitalized ratio decrease to 17.04% [2][5] - The gross margin improved to 63.72% in 2024, up by 4.05 percentage points year-over-year, driven by strong sales of high-end processors [2][5] Future Outlook - The company forecasts revenues of RMB 14.663 billion, RMB 22.049 billion, and RMB 25.406 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, reflecting significant growth potential [4][5] - The anticipated demand for AI infrastructure and the company's strategic inventory buildup, which reached RMB 5.425 billion by the end of 2024, positions it well for future growth [2][3] Valuation Metrics - The report assigns a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 28X for 2025 estimates, with a target price adjustment reflecting increased revenue expectations and comparable company valuations [4][5] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to grow from RMB 0.83 in 2024 to RMB 1.47 in 2025, indicating strong profitability growth [5][4]