TINCI(002709) 东方证券·2025-04-29 07:36Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 21.20 CNY based on a 40x P/E ratio for 2025 [4][7]. Core Views - The profitability of the electrolyte segment is expected to improve, with the company positioned as a leader in advanced technology [2][10]. - The company has adjusted its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 and 2026 down to 0.53 CNY and 0.81 CNY respectively, with a new forecast for 2027 at 1.15 CNY [4][10]. Financial Performance Summary - The company reported a revenue of 12,518 million CNY in 2024, a decrease of 18.7% year-on-year, with a net profit attributable to the parent company of 484 million CNY, down 74.4% [6][10]. - For 2025, the company expects a revenue increase to 15,489 million CNY, representing a growth of 23.7%, and a net profit of 1,023 million CNY, which is an increase of 111.4% [6][10]. - The gross margin is projected to recover from 18.9% in 2024 to 20.7% in 2025, while the net margin is expected to rise from 3.9% to 6.6% in the same period [6][10]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - The company achieved an electrolyte sales volume of over 500,000 tons in 2024, marking a 26% increase year-on-year, despite facing challenges from raw material price fluctuations and intensified competition [10]. - The company is advancing its R&D efforts, launching new electrolyte products and maintaining technological leadership, with plans for multiple projects to enter trial production or mass production in 2025 [10].