PWRD(002624) 华泰证券·2025-04-27 10:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [8] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 5.57 billion RMB in 2024, a year-over-year decrease of 28.50%, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 1.29 billion RMB, a year-over-year increase in loss of 361.98% [1] - The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue increase of 52.22% year-over-year, reaching 2.02 billion RMB, with a net profit of 302 million RMB, indicating a turnaround in profitability driven by the new game "Zhu Xian World" [1][2] - The company is focusing on high-quality game projects and expects new titles like "Yihuan" and "Zhu Xian 2" to contribute positively to future performance [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the gaming business reported a net loss of 725 million RMB, compared to a profit of 490 million RMB in the previous year, primarily due to project closures and underperforming titles [3] - The first quarter of 2025 saw the gaming business revenue grow by 10.37% to 1.42 billion RMB, with a net profit of 292 million RMB [2] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company expects a net profit of 640 million RMB in 2025, adjusted down from previous estimates, and an increase to 1.42 billion RMB in 2026 [5][14] - The target price for the stock is set at 14.63 RMB, based on a 20x PE valuation for 2026 [5] Cost and Margin Analysis - The gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 was 52.29%, a decrease of 14.65 percentage points, attributed to the increased revenue from the lower-margin film business [4] - The report indicates a significant reduction in expense ratios across sales, management, and R&D due to increased revenue and the absence of prior optimization costs [4]