JHSY(002597) 群益证券·2025-04-18 10:23Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating a potential upside of 15% to 35% [7][12]. Core Insights - The company has shown a significant recovery in Q1 2025, with expected net profit growth of 78% to 94% year-over-year, driven by a rebound in sweetener prices [8]. - The company’s 2024 annual report revealed a revenue of RMB 5.303 billion, a slight decrease of 0.15% year-over-year, and a net profit of RMB 557 million, down 21% year-over-year [8]. - The company is expected to benefit from the successful launch of its new production capacity and the recovery of sweetener prices, which will enhance profit margins moving forward [13]. Company Overview - The company operates primarily in the food and beverage sector, with a market capitalization of RMB 13.601 billion and a share price of RMB 23.78 as of April 17, 2025 [1]. - The major shareholder is Anhui Jinrui Investment Group Co., Ltd., holding 43.95% of the shares [1]. Financial Performance - The company’s revenue for 2023 was RMB 5.311 billion, with projections of RMB 5.303 billion for 2024 and RMB 6.997 billion for 2025 [15]. - The net profit is projected to recover to RMB 865 million in 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 55% [11][15]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected to rise from RMB 0.98 in 2024 to RMB 1.52 in 2025 [11]. Product Mix - The company’s product portfolio consists of 53.2% food additives, 35.1% bulk chemical raw materials, and 4.4% functional chemical intermediates [3]. Institutional Ownership - Institutional investors hold 8.4% of the circulating A-shares, while general corporations hold 46.1% [4].