HIKVISION(002415) 东方证券·2025-04-22 12:33Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 43.92 CNY based on a 24x PE valuation for 2026 [2][5][11]. Core Insights - The company has shown stability in its business operations in Q1, with a focus on expanding application scenarios for large models [1]. - Revenue for 2024 is projected to grow by 4% to 92.5 billion CNY, while net profit is expected to decline by 15% to 12 billion CNY [10]. - The innovative business segment has seen significant growth, with a 21% increase in revenue to 22.5 billion CNY, accounting for 24% of total revenue [10]. Financial Forecasts - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 1.57 CNY, 1.83 CNY, and 2.12 CNY for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively [2][11]. - The company’s revenue is expected to reach 130.4 billion CNY by 2027, with a consistent growth rate of 12% from 2025 to 2027 [4][10]. - The gross margin is projected to stabilize around 44% over the forecast period [4][10]. Performance Metrics - The company’s operating profit for 2025 is estimated at 17.2 billion CNY, reflecting a 20% year-on-year growth [4][10]. - The net profit margin is expected to improve slightly to 15% by 2027 [4][10]. - The return on equity (ROE) is projected to increase to 18.4% by 2027 [4][10].