WLY(000858) 光大证券·2025-04-28 09:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company achieved a total revenue of 89.175 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.09%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 31.853 billion yuan, up 5.44% year-on-year [1][4]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 31.69 yuan per 10 shares, with a total cash dividend payout of 22.3 billion yuan, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 70% [1]. - The company is focusing on controlling inventory and maintaining prices for its flagship product, with a stable market price for its main brand [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, total revenue was 21.26 billion yuan, a 2.53% increase year-on-year, while net profit decreased by 6.17% to 6.922 billion yuan [1]. - For Q1 2025, total revenue reached 36.94 billion yuan, up 6.05% year-on-year, and net profit increased by 5.8% to 14.86 billion yuan [1]. Product and Market Strategy - The main brand and other liquor revenues for 2024 were 67.875 billion yuan and 15.251 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 8.07% and 11.79% [2]. - The company has introduced new products and focused on high-end market segments, with a 30% increase in banquet market activities for the main brand [2]. Cost and Profitability - The gross margin for 2024 was 77.05%, with a slight increase from the previous year, while the net profit margin was 35.72% [3]. - Sales expenses increased significantly in 2024 due to higher investments in brand promotion and channel development [3]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to 33.691 billion yuan and 35.896 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting a downward revision of 6.7% and 8.6% from previous estimates [4]. - The current stock price corresponds to a P/E ratio of 15 for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation [4].