Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 18.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.2% from the current price of HKD 13.82 [2][3]. Core Insights - The company's performance in 2024 is expected to be under pressure due to changes in the medical insurance payment environment, but long-term growth visibility remains significant. It is anticipated that by 2025, the company will recover with a profit growth rate exceeding 20% as the impact of cost control normalizes and new hospital integrations are completed [3][7]. - The report highlights that despite a projected revenue growth of 9% for 2024, the second half of the year may see an 11% decline in revenue due to pressures from DRG/DIP nationwide promotion and slow reimbursement in certain regions. However, the company has shown resilience in outpatient services, with a 21% increase in annual revenue [7][8]. Financial Forecast Changes - Revenue and net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been adjusted downwards by 16-21% and 21-27% respectively. The new revenue forecast for 2025 is set at RMB 4,987 million, down from RMB 5,922 million, while the net profit forecast is reduced to RMB 743 million from RMB 936 million [6][7]. - The report provides detailed financial projections, including a projected revenue of RMB 5,527 million for 2026 and RMB 6,291 million for 2027, with corresponding net profits of RMB 853 million and RMB 1,033 million [13]. Business Growth Drivers - New hospital openings and expansions are expected to provide growth momentum. The company has completed the acceptance and opening of a tertiary hospital in Dezhou, with additional hospitals in Wuxi and Changshu expected to open by the end of this year and next year respectively [7][8]. - The company is exploring new business avenues in response to the changing medical insurance payment environment, including internet hospitals and self-funded services related to innovative drugs, which are anticipated to have long-term growth potential [7][8].
海吉亚医疗（06078）：2024年业绩短期承压，但长期成长能见度依旧显著，维持买入