China Post Securities: Maintains "Buy" rating on Yangnong Chemical, optimistic about the pesticide industry entering a replenishment cycle
China Post Securities research report points out that Yangnong Chemical's performance has shown steady growth, and the agricultural chemical industry is experiencing a recovery in prosperity. In 2024, the net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1.202 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 23.19%; in Q1 2025, the net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 435 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.35% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 146.77%. The company's raw material business volume has been significantly revised upward, product prices are under pressure, and the formulation business is growing against the trend. In addition, the Huludao project is gradually being put into production, which will enhance profits. The company is optimistic about the pesticide industry entering a replenishment cycle, and as a leading enterprise, it is expected to enjoy industry dividends. The company's net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 is expected to be 1.328 billion / 1.576 billion / 1.774 billion yuan, equivalent to EPS of 3.27, 3.88, and 4.36 yuan respectively. The current stock price corresponds to PE valuations of 18.38, 15.48, and 13.76 times, maintaining a "buy" investment rating
