GEM(002340) 华泰证券·2025-04-27 09:57Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 6.86 [7][8]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of RMB 33.2 billion in 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.75%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 1.02 billion, up 9.19% year-over-year [1]. - The core product shipments, particularly for nickel and battery materials, have shown significant growth, with the company expanding its nickel production capacity and maintaining a strong market position [2][3]. - The gross margin improved by 3.05 percentage points to 15.29% in 2024, driven by increased sales and improved profitability across various product lines [2]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of RMB 33.2 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 8.75%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 1.02 billion, reflecting a 9.19% increase [1]. - The company’s core product, the ternary precursor materials for power batteries, saw a shipment volume of 189,000 tons, a 5% increase year-over-year, solidifying its position among the top two globally [2]. Production Capacity and Expansion - The company produced 51,677 tons of nickel metal in 2024, marking a 91% increase year-over-year. It has established a nickel production capacity of 150,000 tons per year in Indonesia, ranking among the top three globally in MHP nickel production capacity [3]. - A significant investment of USD 1.42 billion was made in a hydrometallurgical project in collaboration with Vale Indonesia, aimed at producing 66,000 tons of nickel resources annually [3]. Financial Forecast and Valuation - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are projected to be RMB 0.31, RMB 0.47, and RMB 0.73, respectively. The price-to-book (PB) ratio for 2025 is estimated at 1.70, with a target price of RMB 6.86 [4][6]. - The company’s revenue is expected to grow significantly, with forecasts of RMB 42.18 billion in 2025, RMB 52.18 billion in 2026, and RMB 64.24 billion in 2027, reflecting a robust growth trajectory [6][12].