SICC CO.(688234) 山西证券·2025-03-31 10:00Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate-A" rating for the company [4][10]. Core Views - The company achieved a turnaround in its annual performance, reporting a revenue of 1.768 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 41.37%, and a net profit of 179 million yuan, up 491.56% [5][6]. - The company has a strong focus on its core business, enhancing long-term collaborations with well-known domestic and international clients, which has led to significant revenue growth and improved profit margins [6][7]. - The company is actively expanding its product applications into emerging fields, with notable revenue contributions from international clients [7][8]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a gross margin of 25.90%, an increase of 10.09 percentage points year-on-year, with a main business gross margin of 32.92%, up 15.39 percentage points [6][12]. - The company’s revenue for Q4 2024 was 487 million yuan, reflecting a 14.32% increase year-on-year, while the net profit for the same quarter was 36 million yuan, up 59.74% [5][6]. - The company’s silicon carbide substrate products generated 1.474 billion yuan in revenue, accounting for 83.35% of total revenue, with international business revenue reaching 840 million yuan, a 104.43% increase [7][9]. Product and Market Position - The company is one of the few globally capable of mass-producing 8-inch silicon carbide substrates and has launched the industry's first 12-inch silicon carbide substrate [10][9]. - The company holds a 22.80% market share in the global conductive silicon carbide substrate market, ranking second worldwide [9][10]. - The company is expanding its product matrix to include larger substrates, with ongoing development in 8-inch and 12-inch products [8][9]. Future Projections - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 2.5 billion yuan, 3.249 billion yuan, and 4.043 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [10][12]. - The expected net profits for the same years are 270 million yuan, 353 million yuan, and 443 million yuan, with corresponding EPS of 0.63 yuan, 0.82 yuan, and 1.03 yuan [10][12].