ORIENT CABLE (NBO)(603606) 天风证券·2025-05-18 14:43Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a maintained rating for the next six months [5]. Core Views - The company has achieved a record high in hand orders for submarine cables, with significant contributions from exports, particularly in Europe [1]. - The company has adjusted its product classification in its regular reports starting from 2025, focusing on green transmission facilities and deep-sea technology [1]. - The company has seen substantial revenue growth in its submarine cables and high-voltage cables, with a year-on-year increase of 218.79% in Q1 2025 [1]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 2.147 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 63.83%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 281 million yuan, up 6.66% [1]. - The revenue from the power engineering and equipment cables segment reached 885 million yuan, growing by 53.28% year-on-year [1]. - The company has a total order backlog of approximately 18.9 billion yuan as of April 21, 2025, with significant contributions from submarine cables and high-voltage cables [3]. Financial Forecast - The company’s projected net profit for 2025 is adjusted to 1.695 billion yuan, with further projections of 2.401 billion yuan for 2026 and 2.739 billion yuan for 2027 [4]. - The expected revenue growth rates for the years 2024 to 2027 are 24.38%, 32.00%, 27.50%, and 14.40% respectively [4]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 2.47 yuan in 2025, increasing to 3.49 yuan in 2026 and 3.98 yuan in 2027 [4]. Market Context - The European countries have increased their offshore wind planning targets, which is expected to drive demand for the company's products [2]. - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the acceleration of offshore wind projects in Europe, leading to a dual catalyst for orders and performance [4].