Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative increase in stock price of over 20% compared to the benchmark index within the next six months [10][16]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated steady growth in revenue and profit, with 2024 revenue reaching 24.062 billion yuan, a 6.53% increase, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 1.529 billion yuan, up 8.26% [3][10]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 40.12%, reflecting a 1.91 percentage point increase, primarily due to improved margins in retail sales of traditional Chinese and Western medicines [4]. - The company has adopted a strategy of "regional focus and steady expansion," successfully increasing its store count to 14,684 by the end of 2024, with a net addition of 1,434 stores [6][9]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company reported a net operating cash flow of 4.221 billion yuan, a decrease of 8.70% year-on-year, while the investment cash flow was negative at -3.609 billion yuan, down 21% [5]. - The company expects revenue growth to continue, with projected revenues of 26.497 billion yuan, 29.168 billion yuan, and 32.131 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, alongside net profits of 1.762 billion yuan, 2.028 billion yuan, and 2.336 billion yuan for the same years [10][12]. - The company’s financial ratios indicate a healthy growth trajectory, with a projected PE ratio decreasing from 21.82 in 2024 to 14.28 by 2027, suggesting increasing valuation attractiveness [12][15].
益丰药房(603939):营收、利润稳健增长,精细化运营持续带动盈利能力提升