Net Profit Pressured but Rapid Overseas Expansion in 2025
发布时间:2026-04-28 来源:华泰证券
Goldcard Smart Group reported 2025 revenue of RMB3.2bn,up by 5.26%YoY.Attributable NP came in at RMB266mn,down by 26.16%YoY,below our expectation of RMB300mn.We believe this mainly reflected the delivery timing of some orders.In 1Q26,the company reported revenue of RMB609mn,down by 13.23%YoY,and attributable NP of RMB30mn,down by 32.00%YoY.Net profit was under short-term pressure in 1Q26,mainly due to the revenue decline.We believe this mainly reflected the delivery timing of some orders,as well as FX losses and changes in tax rebates.Looking ahead,as adomestic leader in smart gas meters,we expect the company to benefit from the continued increase in smart gas meter penetration in China.We also remain positive on its expansion in flow meters and overseas markets.Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Steady smart civilian meter growth,faster overseas expansion
By product,in 2025 the company's smart civilian gas terminal and system business generated revenue of RMB2.0bn,up by 16.28%YoY.We believe this mainly benefited from the renovation of old residential communities in China and cyclical mandatory gas meter replacement.Smart industrial and commercial gas business revenue was RMB704mn,up by 0.33%YoY.Smart utility management system revenue was RMB288mn,down by 24.30%YoY.Smart water terminals and systems revenue was RMB221mn,down by 12.24%YoY.By region,domestic revenue reached RMB3.1bn in 2025,up by 3.17%YoY.Overseas revenue reached RMB176mn,up by 62.12%YoY.According to the company's 1Q26 report,the company made amajor breakthrough in overseas expansion by signing alarge gas business contract in Kazakhstan and receiving advance payments.
1Q26 GPM remains high,period expense ratio largely stable
The company's blended gross margin(GPM)was 37.12%in 2025,down by 2.62pp YoY.We believe this mainly reflected changes in revenue mix.In 1Q26,blended GPM was 35.60%,up 0.43 pp YoY,sustaining ahigh level.Expense control remained broadly stable.In 2025,selling,administrative,and R&D expense ratios were 17.19%,4.62%,and 7.40%,respectively,changing by+0.38pp,-0.07pp,and+0.10pp YoY.In 1Q26,selling,administrative,and R&D expense ratios were 16.07%,5.95%,and 9.21%,respectively,changing by-0.64pp,+1.55pp,and+1.35pp YoY.The company maintained orderly expense control,and operating efficiency remained stable.
Flow meter business and global expansion continue
Looking ahead,as adomestic leader in smart gas meters,we expect the company to benefit from the continued increase in smart gas meter penetration in China.In flow meters,according to the company's 2025 annual report,the digital process business completed explosion-proof certification and type evaluation certification for coriolis mass flow meters(CMF),electromagnetic flow meters(EMF),and vortex flow meters(VMF).Product maturity and market fit improved significantly.The company has already achieved trial installations and sales breakthroughs with more than 100 customers,laying asolid foundation for further market expansion.In addition,the company increased investment in overseas resources and completed international certifications for several key products,laying asolid foundation for broader overseas expansion.
Maintain OVERWEIGHT
Given fluctuations in downstream demand and the delivery timing of some orders,we revise down our revenue and net profit forecasts for 2026 and 2027,and introduce 2028 estimates.We now expect attributable NP of RMB320mn,RMB375mn,and RMB426mn for 2026-2028,representing cuts of 7%and 7%for our 2026 and 2027 estimates,respectively.We roll over our valuation to 2026 and raise the target price to RMB16.16(previously RMB15.75),on 21x 2026E PE,which is in line with the Wind consensus average for comparable companies.Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
Risks:Gas meter replacement demand falls short of our expectations,and flow meter business expansion falls short of our expectations.