Flat(601865) 华龙证券·2025-04-01 10:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company's performance is under short-term pressure due to the continued low prices of photovoltaic glass, with expectations for a rebound in prices [6] - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 18.683 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 13.20%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.007 billion yuan, down 63.52% year-on-year [4][6] - The company has a competitive advantage as an industry leader, with over 90% of its production lines utilizing large furnaces, which provide lower costs and higher yield rates [6] - The company is expected to improve its profitability in 2025 as photovoltaic glass prices are anticipated to stabilize and recover [6] Summary by Relevant Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 4.079 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 27.67%, but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.37% [6] - The net profit for Q4 2024 was -289 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 136.54% and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 42.40% [6] - The company’s total production capacity for photovoltaic glass as of December 31, 2024, was 19,400 tons per day [6] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The forecast for operating revenue from 2025 to 2027 is 19.687 billion yuan (2025), 22.151 billion yuan (2026), and 24.936 billion yuan (2027), with growth rates of 5.38%, 12.51%, and 12.57% respectively [8] - The net profit forecast for the same period is 1.153 billion yuan (2025), 1.822 billion yuan (2026), and 2.361 billion yuan (2027), with growth rates of 14.50%, 58.08%, and 29.60% respectively [8] Valuation Metrics - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 36.2, 22.9, and 17.7 respectively [8] - The average P/E ratio for comparable companies in 2025 is 27.3, indicating that the company is valued favorably given its industry-leading cost advantages [6][9]