和而泰（002402）：业绩快速增长，智能化塑造新动能

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6][4] Core Views - The company has shown rapid revenue growth, achieving revenues of 9.66 billion and 2.58 billion RMB in 2024 and Q1 2025 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 28.66% and 30.44% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the same periods was 364 million and 169 million RMB, reflecting year-on-year increases of 9.91% and 75.41% [1] - The company is benefiting from increased customer orders and new projects, particularly in the AI application sector, which is experiencing significant growth [1][2] - The subsidiary Chengchang Technology has turned a profit in Q1 2025, contributing positively to the overall financial performance [1][3] Revenue Breakdown - The home appliance segment generated 6.09 billion RMB in 2024, up 33.08%, driven by stable demand from overseas clients [2] - The electric tools and industrial automation segment reported revenues of 1.01 billion RMB, a 24.26% increase, with new key customer orders [2] - The automotive electronics segment saw a remarkable 47.97% growth, reaching 816 million RMB, supported by expanding delivery scales to Tier 1 customers [2] - The smart business segment achieved revenues of 1.22 billion RMB, growing by 26.29%, indicating a strong market for intelligent product upgrades [2] Profitability and Efficiency - In Q1 2025, the company's gross margin and net profit margin improved to 19.53% and 6.55%, respectively, reflecting increases of 2.68 and 1.68 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The turnaround of Chengchang Technology from a loss of 15 million RMB in Q1 2024 to a profit of 30 million RMB in Q1 2025 significantly contributed to this improvement [3] - The company has effectively controlled its expense ratio, with a decrease in the period expense ratio to 12.74% and 11.12% for 2024 and Q1 2025, respectively [3] Financial Forecasts and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 704 million, 904 million, and 1.20 billion RMB for the years 2025 to 2027, with upward revisions of 2% for 2025 and 2026 [4][15] - The report estimates a target market capitalization of 21.47 billion RMB, with a target price of 23.19 RMB per share, up from a previous estimate of 17.50 RMB [4][15] - The valuation methodology includes a PE of 70x for Chengchang Technology and 30x for the controller business for 2025 [4][15]