Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy" [5] Core Views - The company is experiencing significant growth in the honeycomb core material sector, with a year-on-year increase of over 50%, establishing a dual platform of "technological moat + innovation incubator" [5] - The company is accelerating domestic substitution in its core business, with a forward-looking layout in flash-spun non-woven fabrics, RO membrane substrates, and wet multifunctional materials, which are expected to contribute to a second growth curve [6] - The company has increased its R&D expenditure to 27.02 million yuan in 2024, accounting for 6.6% of revenue, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 35% [6] - The company aims to become a global leader in high-performance functional paper-based materials through the development of new products [6] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved an operating income of 408 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 101 million yuan, up 23% year-on-year [7] - The company’s revenue from aramid paper reached 397 million yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 17% [7] - The company’s gross margin improved by 4.93 percentage points to 39% due to business structure optimization [7] - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 130 million yuan, 169 million yuan, and 209 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.89 yuan, 1.16 yuan, and 1.43 yuan per share [8] Market Position - The company has successfully broken DuPont's global monopoly in aramid paper, becoming the first domestic manufacturer with a market share of 1st in China and 2nd globally [7] - The company’s products are widely used in aerospace, rail transportation, and new energy vehicles, with significant growth expected in these sectors [7] - The honeycomb core material sector is projected to grow over 50% year-on-year, driven by demand in new energy vehicles and electrical insulation applications [7]
民士达（833394）：蜂窝芯材领域同比增长50%+，打造“技术护城河+创新孵化器”双平台