Market Overview - The average stock price of A-shares is 13.70 yuan, with 174 stocks priced over 100 yuan, an increase of 6 from the previous trading day [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3882.78 points, up 0.52%, while stocks priced over 100 yuan had an average increase of 3.29%, outperforming the index by 2.77 percentage points [1] Performance of High-Value Stocks - The highest closing price among stocks over 100 yuan is Kweichow Moutai at 1443.99 yuan, down 1.15%, followed by Cambrian and G-bits at 1325.00 yuan and 568.00 yuan respectively [1] - In the past month, stocks over 100 yuan have averaged a 16.73% increase, with notable performers including Haibo Sichuang, Pinming Technology, and Tianpu Co., with increases of 153.52%, 141.28%, and 135.81% respectively [2] Sector Analysis - The electronics sector has the highest representation among stocks over 100 yuan, with 65 stocks, accounting for 37.36% of the total [2] - Other significant sectors include computer and pharmaceutical biology, with 20 and 18 stocks respectively, representing 11.49% and 10.34% of the total [2] Institutional Ratings - Five stocks over 100 yuan received buy ratings from institutions today, including Zhejiang Rongtai and Yingshi Innovation, while BeiGene received initial attention from institutions [3]

Market Overview - The gaming sector experienced a decline of 0.23% on September 30, with G-bits leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3882.78, up 0.52%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13526.51, up 0.35% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Kunlun Wanwei (300418) saw a significant increase of 7.40%, closing at 48.59 with a trading volume of 1.2963 million shares and a transaction value of 6.222 billion [1] - ST Dazheng (600892) increased by 5.03%, closing at 4.18 with a trading volume of 168,400 shares [1] - G-bits (603444) led the decline with a drop of 3.43%, closing at 568.00 with a trading volume of 24,900 shares and a transaction value of 1.403 billion [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The gaming sector experienced a net outflow of 252 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 294 million [2] - Major stocks like Kunlun Wanwei and Starry Entertainment had varying net inflows and outflows from different investor types, indicating mixed investor sentiment [3] Notable Stock Movements - Starry Entertainment (300043) had a net inflow of 27.34 million from institutional investors but a net outflow of 49.14 million from retail investors [3] - The overall capital flow indicates a cautious approach from institutional investors while retail investors showed more activity in certain stocks [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the gaming industry [7]. Core Insights - The issuance of game licenses in September, with approvals for companies like Kaiying, Giant Network, and Point Point, indicates a positive trend in the new game cycle and overall industry prosperity. The performance of several new games, such as Giant Network's "Supernatural Action Group" and G-bits' "Staff Sword Legend," is expected to drive the product cycle and industry sentiment upward. The combination of new game cycles, favorable policies, and AI catalysis suggests that the gaming sector still has upward valuation potential, warranting continued attention to investment opportunities in this area [2][4][6]. Summary by Sections Game License Issuance - In September, a total of 156 game licenses were issued, including 145 domestic and 11 imported games. This brings the total number of domestic game licenses issued this year to 1,195, nearing the annual total of 1,306 from 2024 [6][9]. Market Performance - The gaming market in China showed a month-on-month growth, with August revenues reaching 29.263 billion yuan, a 0.61% increase from the previous month. The mobile gaming market accounted for 21.541 billion yuan, reflecting a 0.85% month-on-month growth [9]. New Game Launches - Several new games are set to launch or have recently launched, including Kaiying's "The Legend of the Adventure" and Heartbeat's "Yise," which quickly topped the iOS and TapTap charts. The report highlights a rich pipeline of upcoming games from major developers, indicating potential for revenue growth [6][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the media sector [1] Core Viewpoints - The media sector has shown significant performance with favorable policies and AI-driven growth, particularly in the gaming segment [1][4] - The gaming sector is experiencing robust growth, with a year-on-year revenue increase of nearly 24% and net profit growth of approximately 75% [4][13] - The report highlights a divergence in performance among sub-sectors, with gaming showing strong growth while publishing and film sectors face challenges [4][12] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The media sector's H1 2025 report indicates record-high revenue and significant profit growth, with a positive outlook on gaming, publishing, and IP derivative products [4][12] - The gaming sector benefits from favorable policies and AI advancements, leading to improved valuations and sustained performance [4][13] Market Review - From August 18 to September 26, 2025, the media sector rose by 11.76%, underperforming the ChiNext index by 12.60 percentage points but outperforming the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indices [3][16] - Among sub-sectors, the gaming sector increased by 28.36%, while the publishing sector declined by 2.19% [3][16] Industry News - Recent government policies, such as the "Artificial Intelligence +" initiative, are expected to enhance the media sector's growth prospects [25] - The gaming industry saw the approval of 145 domestic game licenses in September 2025, indicating a healthy regulatory environment [50] Monthly Data - In August 2025, the domestic film market generated a box office of 5.991 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 48.59% [26][27] - The gaming market's actual sales revenue in August 2025 was 29.263 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 13.01% [44]

Core Insights - The average stock price of A-shares is 13.62 yuan, with 168 stocks priced over 100 yuan, an increase of 3 stocks from the previous trading day [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3862.53 points, up 0.90%, while stocks over 100 yuan had an average increase of 2.14%, outperforming the index by 1.24 percentage points [1][2] - The top three stocks with the highest closing prices over 100 yuan are Kweichow Moutai at 1460.86 yuan, Cambricon at 1323.50 yuan, and Gigabyte at 588.20 yuan [1][2] Market Performance - In the past month, stocks priced over 100 yuan have averaged a 15.58% increase, compared to a 0.49% increase in the Shanghai Composite Index [2] - The best-performing stocks in this category include Haibo Technology, Tianpu Co., and Demingli, with increases of 173.99%, 159.39%, and 89.88% respectively [2] - Year-to-date, the average increase for these high-priced stocks is 114.09%, significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index's 98.85% [2] Stock Distribution - Among the stocks priced over 100 yuan, 42 are from the main board, 48 from the ChiNext board, 3 from the Beijing Stock Exchange, and 75 from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with the latter accounting for 44.64% of the total [3] - The electronic industry has the highest representation with 62 stocks, making up 36.90% of the total, followed by the computer industry with 19 stocks (11.31%) and the pharmaceutical and biological industry with 17 stocks (10.12%) [2][3] Institutional Ratings - Four stocks priced over 100 yuan received buy ratings from institutions today, including WuXi AppTec, Wuliangye, and Mindray Medical, with WuXi AppTec being newly covered by institutions [3]

Core Viewpoint - The gaming sector experienced a slight decline of 0.13% on September 29, with ST Huatuo leading the drop, while the overall Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.9% [1][2]. Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3862.53, up 0.9% - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13479.43, up 2.05% [1]. Individual Stock Performance - Notable gainers included: - ST Dazheng (600892) with a closing price of 3.98, up 5.01% on a trading volume of 245,500 shares and a turnover of 96.50 million yuan - Giant Network (002558) closed at 45.74, up 2.79% with a trading volume of 379,900 shares and a turnover of 1.742 billion yuan - Notable decliners included: - ST Huatuo (002602) closed at 21.13, down 2.09% with a trading volume of 1,514,000 shares and a turnover of 3.244 billion yuan - Glacier Network (300533) closed at 66.86, down 1.74% with a trading volume of 123,000 shares and a turnover of 483 million yuan [1][2]. Capital Flow Analysis - The gaming sector saw a net outflow of 590 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 280 million yuan [2][3]. - Key stocks with significant capital flow included: - Giant Network with a net inflow of 1.62 million yuan from institutional investors - Perfect World (002624) with a net inflow of 2.00 million yuan from institutional investors [3]. ETF Performance - Gaming ETF (product code: 159869) tracked the China Securities Animation and Gaming Index, with a recent five-day change of 3.58% and a net outflow of 220 million yuan [5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the media and internet sector [5][42]. Core Views - The report expresses optimism regarding opportunities in the gaming and film industries, particularly with the upcoming National Day holiday and the recent issuance of game licenses [1][4]. - The gaming sector is expected to benefit from a new product cycle, while the film industry is anticipated to experience a bottom reversal [4][42]. - AI applications are highlighted as a significant area for investment, with various companies making advancements in AI technologies [2][4][42]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The media sector saw a weekly increase of 0.47%, underperforming compared to the CSI 300 (1.15%) and the ChiNext Index (1.80%) [1][12]. - Notable gainers included Guomai Culture and Guiguang Network, while Jin Yi Film and China Film experienced significant declines [1][12]. Key Developments - In September, over 100 game licenses were issued, including 145 domestic and 11 imported games [2][17]. - Major AI advancements were reported, including Alibaba's Wan2.5 model and Meta's Code World Model [2][19]. Box Office and Content Performance - The box office for the week of September 22-28 reached 354 million yuan, with "731" leading at 1.065 billion yuan, accounting for 87.9% of the total [3][20]. - Popular TV shows included "Earth Super Fresh" and "Flowers and Youth" [27][25]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on gaming stocks like Kaiying Network and Jiubite, as well as media companies such as Mango Super Media and Bilibili [4][42]. - The report emphasizes the importance of AI applications across various sectors, including gaming, education, and advertising [4][42]. Company Earnings Forecasts - Key companies such as Kaiying Network and Mango Super Media are projected to have earnings per share (EPS) of 1.01 yuan and 0.81 yuan for 2025, respectively [5][45]. - The report provides a detailed valuation table for several companies, all rated as "Outperform" [5][45].

Group 1 - G-bits experienced a 5% decline on September 29, with a stock price of 566.00 yuan per share, a trading volume of 1.079 billion yuan, a turnover rate of 2.57%, and a total market capitalization of 40.775 billion yuan [1] - G-bits, established on March 26, 2004, and listed on January 4, 2017, specializes in the creative planning, research and development, and commercialization of online games [1] Group 2 - Manulife Fund holds a significant position in G-bits, with its Manulife Reform Power Mixed A Fund (001017) owning 6,100 shares, representing 2.33% of the fund's net value, making it the seventh-largest holding [2] - The Manulife Reform Power Mixed A Fund was established on February 13, 2015, with a latest scale of 78.5434 million yuan, achieving a year-to-date return of 12.69% and a one-year return of 19.21% [2] Group 3 - The fund manager of Manulife Reform Power Mixed A Fund is Li Tingting, who has been in the position for 3 years and 276 days, managing a total asset size of 2.516 billion yuan [3] - During her tenure, the best fund return was 33.98%, while the worst return was -35.89% [3]

Summary of the Gaming Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The gaming industry in China has maintained high activity levels since the summer, with a market size of approximately 29 billion yuan in July, reflecting a year-on-year growth of nearly 5% [1][4] - Mobile game revenue showed a slight increase, with several new games performing well, such as "Douluo Dalu: Soul Master World," which generated over 100 million yuan in its first month [1][4] - The market size remained stable in August compared to July, but there was a year-on-year decline, with mobile game revenue decreasing by 4% [1][4] Key Insights - The overall performance of the gaming industry has been positive this year, supported by a relaxation of policies and an acceleration in supply growth [2] - The industry is in an upward trend, with new game launches significantly boosting company performance [2] - The release of 156 game licenses in September, including 145 domestic and 11 imported, indicates a healthy regulatory environment [6][7] Company-Specific Developments - Huatuo's core overseas products have shown strong performance, leading to an 11% month-on-month increase in revenue for Diandian Interactive [8] - Giant Network's game "Supernatural" has exceeded expectations in revenue stability, with plans to launch an overseas version next year [8] - Key products approved include new titles from Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo, indicating strong competition among major players [6][7] International Market Performance - Chinese self-developed games generated nearly 1.7 billion USD in overseas revenue in July, with a year-on-year growth in single digits [5] - Despite a 10% year-on-year decline in August due to high base effects, some products like KingShow's "Frost Knight" maintained strong growth, with a 20% month-on-month increase [5] Future Trends - The legendary game market is substantial, with annual revenues of 30-40 billion yuan, and more legendary games are expected to enter the market [9] - Future growth will come from expanding partnerships with larger companies, the introduction of 25 key legendary games, and enhancements in PC, live streaming, and item trading functionalities [9] Product Development and AI Initiatives - Kaiying Network is entering a new product cycle, with "Blood of the River and Lake" launched in South Korea and plans for several new titles by 2025-2026 [10] - The AI product EVE is expected to launch by the end of the year, and the AI gaming platform Soon may begin commercialization [10] Performance of Key Companies - Gigabit has consistently outperformed expectations, with "Sword of the Hero" showing strong overseas revenue growth of 14% month-on-month in August [11] - Perfect World and Shenzhou Taiyue have new titles in development, with Perfect World's "Yihuan" showcased at the Tokyo Game Show [12] Overall Market Sentiment - The gaming industry remains strong, with companies performing well even in the traditionally slower month of September [13] - Continued investment opportunities are recommended in companies such as Giant Network, Kaiying Network, ST Huatuo, Perfect World, Gigabit, Shenzhou Taiyue, and Sanqi Interactive [13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the media industry [1] Core Insights - The gaming sector is expected to experience a high prosperity cycle driven by stable game license approvals and upcoming holiday promotions, with a recommendation to increase allocations in gaming stocks [4] - AI applications are gaining momentum with significant investments in infrastructure, suggesting a strong growth trajectory for AI-related companies [5] Summary by Sections Industry Data Overview - "Plants vs. Zombies 3" ranks first in the iOS free game chart, while "Honor of Kings" leads the iOS revenue chart as of September 27, 2025 [11][15] - The domestic client game market revenue in August saw a year-on-year increase of 17% [29] Industry News Overview - Nvidia's investment of $100 billion in OpenAI aims to enhance AI infrastructure, indicating a robust future for AI applications [30] - In September, 156 game licenses were issued, with major companies like Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo receiving approvals [33] Company Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Xindong Company, Kaiying Network, Shenzhou Taiyue, Giant Network, and Tencent Holdings for potential investment opportunities in the gaming sector [4] - For AI applications, companies like Huizhong Technology, Kuaishou, and NetEase Cloud Music are highlighted as key players to watch [5]