Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [7] Core Views - The company has shown a strong performance in its CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) business, with new orders for small molecule CDMO services increasing by over 35% [1] - The company's revenue for 2024 reached 12.276 billion yuan, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.39%, while the adjusted Non-GAAP net profit was 1.607 billion yuan, down 15.58% year-over-year [1] - The company expects new orders to grow by over 20% year-over-year in 2024, with laboratory services and CMC/CDMO services contributing significantly to this growth [1] Summary by Sections Business Performance - The company reported a strong revenue growth in Q4 2024, with laboratory services generating 7.047 billion yuan (up 5.81% year-over-year) and CMC/CDMO services achieving 2.989 billion yuan (up 10.24% year-over-year) [2] - The CMC/CDMO segment saw a significant increase in new orders, with 1,066 drug molecules or intermediates involved, including 19 projects in the process validation and commercialization stage [2] Clinical Research Services - The company generated 1.826 billion yuan from clinical research services in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5.12% [3] - The number of ongoing clinical trial projects reached 1,062, including 94 Phase III trials, indicating a growing market share [3] Profitability - The overall gross margin for the company was 34.24%, a decrease of 1.51 percentage points year-over-year, with laboratory services and CMC/CDMO margins showing improvements in Q4 2024 [4] - The adjusted net profit margin for Q4 2024 was 14.43%, indicating a continued upward trend in profitability [4] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company forecasts EPS of 1.13, 1.31, and 1.52 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a PE ratio of 20 times based on the closing price on April 15, 2025 [5]
康龙化成(300759):2024年报业绩点评:季度经营向好,CDMO强劲驱动