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安井食品(603345):2024年报和2025年一季报点评:务实调整,积极蓄势

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 100 yuan [1][6]. Core Views - The company has shown a pragmatic adjustment in its operations and is actively building momentum for future growth. Despite short-term pressures, the strategic optimization and new product launches are expected to gradually improve the company's fundamentals [1][6]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a total revenue of 15.127 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.7%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.485 billion yuan, up 0.5% year-on-year. In Q4 2024, revenue reached 4.050 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 7.3%, and the net profit for the same quarter was 438 million yuan, reflecting a significant increase of 22.8% year-on-year [6][7]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 3.600 billion yuan, down 4.1% year-on-year, and a net profit of 395 million yuan, down 10.01% year-on-year [6][7]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 10.15 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 297 million yuan, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.1% for 2024 [6][7]. Product and Channel Performance - The company’s revenue from various product categories in 2024 showed mixed results: - Noodle and rice products decreased by 3.1% - Frozen prepared foods increased by 11.4% - Dishes grew by 10.7% - Agricultural and sideline products fell by 11.7% [6][7]. - In terms of distribution channels, revenue from distributors increased by 8.9%, while supermarkets, direct sales, and e-commerce saw declines of 2.4%, 4.5%, and 2.3% respectively. The new retail channel showed significant growth at 33% [6][7]. Regional Performance - Revenue growth varied across regions in 2024, with the following year-on-year increases: - Northeast: +7.0% - North China: +5.4% - East China: +6.4% - South China: +9.1% - Central China: +7.4% - Northwest: +13.5% - Southwest: +14.4% [6][7]. Profitability Metrics - The company maintained a gross margin of 23.3% in 2024, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points year-on-year. The net profit margin for the year was 9.8%, down 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [6][7]. - In Q1 2025, the gross margin remained at 23.3%, but the net profit margin was 11.0%, reflecting a decrease of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year due to increased promotional efforts and a decline in average sales prices [6][7]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to recover growth through new products and channels, despite ongoing external demand pressures. The introduction of high-quality, mid-priced products for B-end customers and premium products for C-end customers is anticipated to drive revenue recovery [6][7]. - The EPS forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted to 5.19, 5.71, and 6.39 yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 14, 13, and 12 times [6][7].