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Goldwater Securities Research

Key Findings from Q3 2023 Performance

• Q3 Financial Highlights: Jiangfa Technology reported a significant revenue increase of 4156% year-over-year in Q3 2023, driven by strong sales in modified plastics and new materials, but net profit declined sharply due to high asset impairment losses and increased operating expenses. Specifically, net profit saw a 96.19% year-over-year drop, partly attributed to poor performance in the green chemistry and healthcare sectors.

• Major Drag on Performance: Asset impairment losses, including those from glove equipment and isobutylene plant, totaled over 2.24 billion yuan year-over-year, while costs rose significantly. This led to a net profit shortfall, with环比 decrease also noted from higher expenses.

• Positive Factors: Sales volumes for modified plastics increased 36% year-over-year, with revenue up 18%, and new materials saw sales growth. The company's Q3 performance was bolstered by aggressive sales efforts in eco-friendly plastics and high-demand products, offsetting some demand challenges.

Future Outlook and Projects

• Project Progress: Significant developments include the successful startup of the Ningbo Jinfeng 400,000-ton-per-year polypropylene plant in September 2023, part of a larger integrated project intended to enhance market competitiveness. Future expansions, such as PA10T/PA6T resin and LCP projects, are expected to ramp up by 2024, further strengthening the company's position in advanced materials.
• Growth Potential: These projects, along with existing integrated chains like ABS resin and polypropylene, aim to improve overall profitability and reduce costs, potentially increasing revenue growth in the coming years.

Analyst Ratings and Recommendations

• Rating: Maintain "Buy" rating for 2023-2025, with revised profit forecasts: 76 billion yuan for 2023, 156 billion for 2024, and 204 billion for 2025.
• Valuation: Based on adjusted earnings, the price-to-earnings ratio drops from high levels, suggesting potential upside despite short-term headwinds.

Key Risks

• Potential Challenges: High risk from raw material price volatility, weakening demand in sectors like automotive and construction, economic slowdown, delayed project timelines, or suboptimal operations in large-scale production facilities.