Overseas Revenue Shone
发布时间:2026-04-14 来源:华泰证券
Kinlong Hardware Products'(Kinlong)2025 revenue was RMB5,544mn(-16.48%YoY),attributable net profit was RMB-100mn(-211.61%YoY),and recurring net profit was RMB-137mn(-388.66%YoY).The company's attributable net profit missed our estimate of RMB95mn,mainly as asharper revenue decline than we expected weakened the dilution effect on rigid expenses and raw material price fluctuations dented GPM.For 4Q25,revenue was RMB1,247mn(-27.81%YoY,-19.14%QoQ)and attributable net profit was RMB-117mn(-304.82%YoY,-348.97%QoQ).Considering sound property sales in the traditional spring rally at the beginning of 2026,we expect property sales could recover.As Kinlong's operations are relatively sensitive to property sales,we maintain our BUY rating.
Fluctuations in upstream metal prices disrupted GPM
For 2025,revenues from door&window hardware/home products/other building hardware/door&window accessories were RMB2.44/0.82/0.77/0.52bn(-16.4/-24.1/-23.8/-3.9%YoY).We attribute broad segment revenue declines mainly to Kinlong's proactive optimization of business mix to manage the exposure to businesses that are closely linked to the property sector.By region,domestic/overseas revenues were RMB4.51/1.03bn(-21.6/+16.7%YoY),with the latter remaining healthy.For 2025,overall GPM was 30.39%(-1.26pp YoY);for 4Q25,GPM was 30.77%(-2.02pp YoY,+0.65pp QoQ).We attribute the YoY decline in overall GPM mainly to sharp price fluctuations in metal materials such as copper and aluminum,which to some extent weighed on the company's cost control.
The absolute value of expenses was effectively reduced
In 2025,the absolute value of overall expenses was RMB1.49bn(-16.1%YoY).However,as alower revenue base was less capable of diluting expenses,overall expense ratio climbed by 0.12pp YoY to 26.96%.Specifically,sales/administrative/R&D/financial expense ratios were 16.32/6.20/4.08/0.36%(-0.3/+0.3/+0.05/+0.04pp YoY).Asset/credit impairments were RMB153/204mn,with additional provisions of RMB96/54mn YoY.We attribute the substantial increase in asset impairments mainly to disposal expenses following the return of some land plots.Overall,in 2025,attributable NPM was-1.81%(-3.2pp YoY);net operating cash flow fell by 32.96%YoY to RMB264mn;the cash receipts-to-revenue ratio was 114.8%and the cash payment-to-cost ratio was 103.3%.The company strengthened cash collection efforts,and suppliers were paying in bills,which delayed the recognition cycle of cash flow.
Optimizing operations and the share of accounts receivable
On operations,Kinlong uses an end-to-end sales model of"R&D+manufacturing+services"to meet market demand.At end-2025,the book value of accounts receivable was RMB2,438mn,with proportions to revenue/total assets falling to 43.99/27.21%.The building hardware industry has wide product applications,various varieties,high customization exposure,and dispersed customer orders,making management capability the key competitiveness.Leveraging advantages in marketing channels,brand,product integration,and professional services,the company consolidated its market position for self-produced products and expanded market share in smart home products.Guided by its globalization strategy,products are sold to more than 100 countries,and it has established multiple overseas warehouses and subsidiaries.
Earnings forecasts and valuation
Considering short-term pressure on YoY sales readings and persistent headwinds from raw material costs,we adjust our 2026/2027/2028 revenue estimates to RMB5,950/6,560/7,220mn and attributable net profit estimates to RMB120/146/177mn(-38%/-43%/-%vs previous estimates),implying EPS of RMB0.34/0.41/0.50.As the company's sales remain partially subject to the property cycle,we value the stock at 1.5x 2026E PS,below its peers'average of 2.3x on Wind consensus.Our target price is RMB25.23(previous:RMB28.29,corresponding to 1.5x 2026E PS).
Risks:weaker property policy support than we expect;sharp rises in raw material prices.