伟星新材（002372）：业绩符合预期，静待触底信号出现

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [6] Core Views - The company's performance meets expectations, and it is waiting for signs of a bottoming out [6] - The company is positioned as a leader in the plastic pipe retail market, benefiting from domestic demand policies and high dividend yields, which enhance its defensive attributes [8] Financial Summary - The company reported a revenue of 6,267 million RMB in 2024, a decrease of 1.75% year-on-year, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 953 million RMB, down 33.49% year-on-year [8] - The company’s PPR series revenue was 29.39 billion RMB, with a gross margin of 56.47%, while the PE series revenue was 14.23 billion RMB, with a gross margin of 31.40% [8] - The company expects net profits of 1,000 million RMB, 1,102 million RMB, and 1,219 million RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.63, 0.69, and 0.77 RMB [8][9] Market Performance - The company’s sales expenses increased significantly, leading to a pressure on profitability, with a total profit margin of 15.32% in 2024 [8] - The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 99% for 2024, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.75% [8] Earnings Forecast - The company’s revenue is projected to grow to 6,612 million RMB in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 5.51% [9] - The expected operating profit for 2025 is 1,197 million RMB, reflecting a growth rate of 4.89% [9]