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Kingdee (268 HK) Summary

Core Content

Kingdee, a leading Chinese enterprise software provider, reported its 2024 financial results, highlighting both challenges and progress. Despite a revenue growth of 10% YoY (lower than the Bloomberg consensus of 14%), the company recorded a net loss of RMB142 million, which was also below the consensus of RMB75 million. The decline in revenue was attributed to fair value losses on investment properties, which totaled RMB55 million. However, excluding these losses, Kingdee's loss margin improved from 3.2% in 2023 to 1.4% in 2024, driven by a 0.9ppt increase in gross margin and improved operating efficiency. The company's "AI First" strategy is expected to drive long-term ARPU expansion and revenue growth as macroeconomic conditions recover.

Key Financial Highlights

• Revenue: RMB6.3 billion in 2024, up 10% YoY.
• Cloud Revenue: RMB5.1 billion, accounting for 82% of total revenue, up 13% YoY.
• ARR Growth: 20% YoY increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in 2024, despite macroeconomic challenges.
• Subscription Contract Liabilities: Grew by 21% YoY to RMB3.7 billion.
• Net Profit: RMB137 million in 2025E, up from RMB-142 million in 2024A.
• EPS (Reported): RMB0.04 in 2025E, up from RMB-0.08 in 2024A.
• Target Price (TP): HK$19.30, up from HK$10.80, based on 8.5x FY25E EV/S.

Strategic Focus

Kingdee is focusing on three main strategies:

• AI First: Accelerating AI-ERP integration and prioritizing AI-applicable scenarios.
• Subscription First: Deepening subscription models to improve recurring revenue.
• Globalization: Expanding globally to enhance market presence and revenue streams.

Business Segments

Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

• Galaxy SaaS Product: Achieved RMB2.2 billion in revenue in 2024, up 10.3% YoY.
• ARR Growth: 19% YoY increase in subscription ARR.
• Customer Base: Reached approximately 44,000 customers by the end of 2024, with a net addition of ~5,000.
• Net Dollar Retention (NDR): 95% in 2024, slightly down from 97% in 2023 due to macroeconomic pressures.
• Market Share: 46% in national-level niche-and-specialized little giants.
• OPM: Maintained at >20% in 2024, showing stable profitability.

Large Enterprises

• Cosmic & Constellation (C&C) Revenue: RMB1.3 billion in 2024, up 33% YoY.
• NDR: Recovered from a trough in H1 2024, reaching 108.0% in 2024.
• Market Recognition: Demonstrated sustained large customer recognition through improved NDR.

Financial Guidance and Forecast

• 2025E Revenue: RMB7.036 billion, down 8% from previous forecast.
• 2026E Revenue: RMB8.105 billion, down 9% from previous forecast.
• Net Profit: Expected to reach RMB137 million in 2025E and RMB346 million in 2026E.
• OCF: Expected to exceed RMB1.0 billion in 2025E.
• ARR Growth: Guided for >20% YoY in 2025E.

Risks

• Slower-than-expected revenue growth due to macroeconomic headwinds.
• Slower margin expansion.
• Intensified industry competition.

Valuation and Performance

• EV/Sales: 8.5x for FY25E, up from 4.4x for FY24E.
• CMBI Forecast vs Bloomberg Consensus: CMBI's forecast is more optimistic, especially for 2025E and 2026E.
• Price Performance: Strong 12-month growth of 189.7% and 3-month growth of 72.6%.

Analyst Ratings

• Maintain BUY: Based on Kingdee's strong position in the domestic substitution trend, enhanced product capabilities, and AI-driven growth potential.

Shareholding and Stock Data

• Market Cap: HK$56,701.1 million.
• Shareholding Structure:
  • Mr. Xu - Chairman: 20.3%
  • Oriental Tao Limited: 11.1%
• Share Performance:
  • 1-month: 10.2%
  • 3-month: 72.6%
  • 6-month: 189.7%

Analysts

• Saiyi HE, CFA
• Ye TAO, CFA
• Wentao LU, CFA
• Joanna Ma

CMBIGM Ratings

• BUY: Stock with potential return of over 15% over next 12 months.
• HOLD: Stock with potential return of +15% to -10% over next 12 months.
• SELL: Stock with potential loss of over 10% over next 12 months.
• OUTPERFORM: Industry expected to outperform the relevant broad market benchmark.
• MARKET-PERFORM: Industry expected to perform in-line with the relevant broad market benchmark.
• UNDERPERFORM: Industry expected to underperform the relevant broad market benchmark.

Important Disclosures

• The report is not investment advice and should be used with caution.
• CMBIGM is not a registered broker-dealer in the United States and Singapore.
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