浙江龙盛（600352）：染料、中间体业务稳健，地产项目持续推进

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expectation that the company's stock will outperform the benchmark index by more than 20% over the next 6-12 months [2][5][7]. Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of RMB 15.88 billion for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.79%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 2.03 billion, up 32.36% year-on-year. The fourth quarter alone saw a revenue of RMB 5.27 billion, reflecting a 17.90% increase year-on-year and a 44.29% increase quarter-on-quarter [5][10][11]. - The dye industry is expected to recover, and the company is anticipated to benefit from increased sales of various chemical products and ongoing real estate projects, supporting the "Buy" rating [5][7][10]. Financial Summary - The company’s revenue for 2024 was RMB 15,883.86 million, with a growth rate of 3.79% compared to 2023. The EBITDA for 2024 was RMB 2,900 million, and the net profit was RMB 2,354.86 million, marking a 35.88% increase year-on-year [11][15]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is projected at RMB 0.62, with a slight adjustment in forecasts for 2025-2026, expecting EPS of RMB 0.63 and RMB 0.71 respectively [7][15]. - The company’s gross margin for 2024 was 27.87%, an increase of 1.74 percentage points year-on-year, indicating improved profitability despite challenges in the dye market [10][11]. Business Segments - The dye and intermediate business showed resilience, with revenue from the dye segment reaching RMB 75.91 billion in 2024, a 0.94% increase year-on-year, despite a 5.81% decline in average price per ton [10][11]. - The real estate segment saw significant growth, with revenue of RMB 24.82 billion, up 87.26% year-on-year, driven by project deliveries [10][11]. - The company has a strong market position in the dye industry, with a production capacity of 300,000 tons per year, and is expanding its intermediate product offerings to enhance its competitive edge [10][11].