Summary of Gigadevice (603986.SS) 3Q Preview Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Gigadevice - **Ticker**: 603986.SS - **Industry**: Semiconductor design, focusing on NOR flash, MCU, and specialty DRAM products for consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive markets [14][15] Key Financial Estimates for 3Q25 - **Expected Net Profit**: Rmb520 million (+65% YoY, +52% QoQ) [1][3] - **Expected Revenue**: Approximately Rmb2.6 billion (+26% YoY, +15% QoQ) [3] - **Gross Margin**: 42.3% (+0.5 percentage points YoY, +5.3 percentage points QoQ) [1][3] Core Focus Areas for 3Q Results 1. **Pricing Outlook into 2026**: - Anticipation of continued price strength for specialty DRAM into 2026, influenced by the exit of incumbents from the legacy DRAM market and increased demand from AI applications [3][11] - OpenAI's partnership with Korean memory majors and expected demand of 900k DRAM wpm could significantly impact advanced DRAM capacity [3] 2. **Customized DRAM Development**: - Focus on customized DRAM for edge devices (AI PCs, robotics, automobiles) as a new growth segment [4][6] - Expected revenue contribution from this segment to begin towards the end of 2026, with a more significant ramp-up in 2027 [6] 3. **NOR Flash Price Outlook**: - NOR flash products account for nearly 50% of revenue; prices have started to see mild increases due to tight supply [7] - Strong setup for NOR flash into 2026, with expectations of continued tight supply as peers prioritize SLC NAND and DRAM improvements [7] Earnings Revisions - **Revised Net Profit Estimates**: Increased by 1% to 14% for 2025E-2027E due to sustainable pricing strength in the niche memory market [8] - **New 12-Month Target Price**: Rmb225 (up from Rmb198), based on a 2026E P/E multiple of 50x [8][15] Investment Thesis - **Growth Cycle**: Anticipation of a new growth cycle driven by product expansion into specialty DRAM and stable performance in NOR flash and MCU segments [14] - **Valuation**: Stock is considered attractive, trading below historical P/E levels during similar cycle stages [14] Risks to Consider - **Potential Risks**: 1. Slower-than-expected ramp in DRAM production 2. Geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains 3. Weaker-than-expected price and volume growth in NOR and MCU segments 4. Slower-than-expected wafer cost reductions impacting margins [15] Conclusion - **Recommendation**: Maintain a "Buy" rating on Gigadevice, with a focus on the promising outlook for specialty DRAM and NOR flash products, alongside the anticipated growth from customized DRAM applications [1][14]

Market Overview - As of October 14, the storage chip sector declined by 3.89%, ranking among the top declines in concept sectors, with companies like Kaipu Cloud, Huahai Qingshi, and Tongfu Microelectronics experiencing significant drops [1] - In contrast, 11 stocks within the sector saw price increases, with Yachuang Electronics, Zhichun Technology, and Chengbang Co., Ltd. rising by 12.91%, 10.01%, and 4.14% respectively [1] Capital Flow - The storage chip sector experienced a net outflow of 13.473 billion yuan, with 98 stocks facing net outflows, and 28 stocks seeing outflows exceeding 1 billion yuan [2] - The largest net outflow was from SMIC, which saw 2.547 billion yuan leave, followed by Tongfu Microelectronics, Zhaoyi Innovation, and Northern Huachuang with outflows of 1.192 billion yuan, 949 million yuan, and 778 million yuan respectively [2] Top Gainers and Losers - Among the top gainers in the storage chip sector, Yachuang Electronics led with a 12.91% increase, while the largest loser was Kaipu Cloud, which fell by 17.17% [3] - Other notable gainers included Zhichun Technology and Chengbang Co., Ltd., with increases of 10.01% and 4.14% respectively [6] Trading Activity - The trading volume for the storage chip sector showed significant turnover, with stocks like Tongfu Microelectronics and Zhaoyi Innovation having turnover rates of 14.92% and 7.82% respectively [2] - The trading activity indicates a high level of investor interest, particularly in stocks with substantial price movements [5]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Zhaoyi Innovation's stock price dropped by 5.01% to 197.44 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 8.883 billion CNY and a turnover rate of 6.38%, resulting in a total market capitalization of 131.747 billion CNY [1] - Zhaoyi Innovation Technology Group Co., Ltd. is located in Beijing and was established on April 6, 2005, with its listing date on August 18, 2016. The company's main business involves the research, sales, and technical support of integrated circuit storage chips [1] - The revenue composition of Zhaoyi Innovation includes storage chips at 68.55%, microcontrollers at 23.11%, sensors at 4.65%, analog products at 3.67%, and technical services and other income at 0.02% [1] Group 2 - From the perspective of fund holdings, Tianzhi Fund has one fund heavily invested in Zhaoyi Innovation, specifically the Tianzhi China Manufacturing 2025 Mixed Fund (350005), which held 1,400 shares in the second quarter, accounting for 1.31% of the fund's net value, making it the sixth-largest holding [2] - The Tianzhi China Manufacturing 2025 Mixed Fund was established on May 8, 2008, with a latest scale of 13.5054 million CNY. Year-to-date returns are 12.72%, ranking 5514 out of 8162 in its category, while the one-year return is 25.67%, ranking 3728 out of 8015 [2] - The fund manager, Liang Li, has been in the position for 4 years and 184 days, with a total asset scale of 71.0539 million CNY. The best fund return during her tenure is 17.09%, while the worst return is -61.86% [2]

Market Performance - US stock markets rebounded with the S&P 500 rising by 1.56% and the Nasdaq increasing by 2.21%, led by technology stocks such as Broadcom and Tesla, while cryptocurrency mining and precious metals sectors saw significant gains [2] - Gold and silver prices reached historic highs, with spot gold surpassing $4,100 per ounce, closing up 2.3% at $4,110.7, and spot silver rising to $52.37 per ounce, nearing the 1980 historical peak of $52.50 [2] - The surge in silver prices was attributed to a lack of liquidity in the London market, leading to a spike in borrowing rates and traders urgently transporting physical silver to London for arbitrage [2] Trade Relations and Measures - The US threatened to impose tariffs on China's rare earth exports, to which China responded by announcing special port fees for US vessels, starting at 400 RMB per net ton in the first year and increasing to 1,120 RMB per ton by 2028 [3] - The Netherlands imposed restrictions on China's Wingtech Technology's subsidiary, Nexperia, with China opposing the broad interpretation of national security [3] Energy and Commodities - WTI crude oil rose by 1% to $59.49 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 0.94% to $63.32 per barrel; China's September imports of soybeans and iron ore reached historical highs, while rare earth exports fell by 31% month-on-month [4] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate surged by 29% since the end of June due to rising raw material costs, significantly boosting company profits [4] Foreign Trade and Industry - China's September exports grew by 8.3% year-on-year, and imports increased by 7.4%, both exceeding expectations; exports of industrial robots and wind power equipment were strong, with soybean and iron ore imports hitting historical highs [5] - The total value of imports and exports in the first three quarters reached 33.61 trillion RMB, marking a year-on-year growth of 4% and maintaining positive growth for eight consecutive quarters [5] Monetary Policy and Market Liquidity - The central bank conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 137.8 billion RMB, maintaining a 7-day reverse repurchase rate of 1.40%; short-term Shibor rates rose while long-term rates remained stable [5] - The monetary policy for 2025 is set to be moderately loose, supporting reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate reductions, with a focus on investments in technology, green finance, and inclusive finance [5] Industry and Technological Breakthroughs - China's "Kua Fu" facility prototype for controllable nuclear fusion passed inspection, achieving a thermal load capacity of 20 megawatts per square meter, laying the groundwork for power generation by 2030 [6] - A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences made breakthroughs in sulfide electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries, enhancing battery cycle life to 2,400 cycles and energy density to over 500 Wh/kg [6] - China Unicom accelerated the commercialization of eSIM, with over 60,000 participants, while Apple plans to start pre-orders for the iPhone Air on October 17 [6] A-share Market Performance - The three major indices opened lower but rebounded, with rare earth, non-ferrous metals, and semiconductor sectors leading the gains; total trading volume exceeded 2.3 trillion RMB, with 70 stocks hitting the daily limit [8] - Key sectors included rare earth and minor metals, with Northern Rare Earth hitting the daily limit due to tightening export licenses and rising gold prices [8] - In the storage chip sector, Samsung and Micron reduced production to maintain prices, while domestic companies like GigaDevice and Deep Technology reported over 80% profit growth [9] - Tesla plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2026, leading to a surge in demand for precision reducers and sensors [10] Corporate Developments - JPMorgan announced a $1.5 trillion investment plan focusing on key industries such as rare earths, AI, and nuclear energy [11] - OpenAI partnered with Broadcom to deploy a 10GW custom AI accelerator, promoting upgrades in the semiconductor and computing power supply chain [12] - An investigation into a Xiaomi car accident ruled out technical faults, with potential involvement of drunk driving [13] Economic Recognition - The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their contributions to the understanding of "innovation-driven economic growth" [14] Real Estate and Logistics - In the real estate sector, Shenzhen's Guangming District reported a continuous increase in sales area for 15 months, with a 102% rise in subscription volume in September, indicating sustained market enthusiasm [14] - The express delivery industry surpassed 1.5 billion packages, reaching this milestone 37 days earlier than in 2024, with a shift from price wars to a focus on quality [15]

Group 1 - The A-share market saw all three major indices rise collectively, with the Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 0.69% during the session, driven by strong performances in sectors such as engineering machinery, precious metals, and motorcycles, while banking and water utilities lagged behind [1] - The Consumer Electronics ETF (159732) rose by 1.80%, with significant gains from constituent stocks such as Sanhuan Group (up 14.37%), Baiwei Storage (up 9.75%), Lingyi Technology (up 4.05%), Shunluo Electronics (up 3.38%), and Zhaoyi Innovation (up 3.11%) [1] Group 2 - Meta's CTO announced that the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are sold out in retail stores nationwide, with trial appointments fully booked before November, indicating high demand in the smart glasses sector [3] - Galaxy Securities expressed optimism about the smart glasses industry, highlighting the supply-demand imbalance for Meta's glasses and identifying investment opportunities in the related supply chain, as well as in Apple's supply chain, which is expected to exceed shipment forecasts [3] - The Consumer Electronics ETF (159732) tracks the Guozheng Consumer Electronics Index, primarily investing in 50 A-share listed companies involved in the consumer electronics industry, with a focus on electronic manufacturing and optical optoelectronics sectors [3]

Core Viewpoint - Zhaoyi Innovation's stock price increased by 5.1% to 218.46 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 3.295 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 145.774 billion CNY as of October 14 [1] Company Overview - Zhaoyi Innovation Technology Group Co., Ltd. is located in Haidian District, Beijing, and was established on April 6, 2005, with its listing date on August 18, 2016 [1] - The company's main business involves the research, sales, and technical support of integrated circuit storage chips [1] - Revenue composition: storage chips 68.55%, microcontrollers 23.11%, sensors 4.65%, analog products 3.67%, and technical services and other income 0.02% [1] Fund Holdings - According to data from the top ten holdings of funds, Beixin Ruifeng Fund has a significant position in Zhaoyi Innovation [2] - Beixin Ruifeng Research Select Fund (004352) held 6,500 shares in the second quarter, accounting for 5.81% of the fund's net value, making it the largest holding [2] - The fund has generated an estimated floating profit of approximately 69,000 CNY today [2] Fund Performance - Beixin Ruifeng Research Select Fund (004352) was established on June 28, 2017, with a latest scale of 14.1664 million CNY [2] - Year-to-date return is 46.73%, ranking 767 out of 4,220 in its category; the one-year return is 42.07%, ranking 1269 out of 3,857; and since inception, the return is 75.33% [2]

Group 1 - The National Development and Reform Commission will hold a press conference to discuss the achievements of grain circulation reform during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] - Microsoft has stopped providing security updates and technical support for Windows 10, increasing the risk of cyberattacks for users [2] - A total of 2.15 billion yuan worth of restricted shares will be unlocked today, with major contributions from Zhaoyi Innovation and Dingyang Technology [3] Group 2 - 15 companies have disclosed their stock repurchase progress, with significant amounts proposed by several firms, including China Merchants Industry and Jiuan Medical [4] - Economic data such as the Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index and the UK's unemployment rate for September will be released [5]

Market Overview - Technology stocks supported a rebound in US markets, with the Nasdaq rising over 2% and the S&P 500 up more than 1%, marking the largest daily gains in four and a half months [1] - The semiconductor index increased nearly 5%, with Broadcom surging close to 10% after a significant agreement with OpenAI [1][2] - Chinese concept stocks rose over 3%, with smart charging stocks soaring over 103% [1] Commodity Performance - Gold prices reached a historic high, surpassing $4,100 for the first time, with spot gold rising over 3% [1] - Silver also hit a historic peak, breaking the $50 mark for the first time since 1980, with spot silver increasing over 7% [1] - The US dollar index rebounded, nearing a two-month high, while offshore RMB gained over 100 points [1] Energy and Raw Materials - Oil prices rebounded from five-month lows, with WTI crude oil rising over 2% [1] - Copper futures also saw a significant increase, rising nearly 6% and reaching a two-month high [1] Domestic Developments - The National Development and Reform Commission is seeking public opinion on the implementation of renewable energy consumption targets [3] - Hangzhou's government is discussing regulations to promote the development of embodied intelligent robotics [3] - China National Nuclear Corporation made significant progress in key technologies for magnetic confinement nuclear fusion energy [3][9] Investment Strategies - Dongfang Securities noted that trade shocks are weaker than expected, but market recovery may be delayed [4] - The upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" and breakthroughs in key technology sectors are expected to support a "slow bull" market [4] Industry Highlights - Adata's chairman indicated that the storage industry is experiencing significant price increases due to supply shortages, particularly in DDR4 and NAND flash memory [6] - China's charging infrastructure has become the largest globally, with over 17.3 million charging facilities by August 2025 [7] - The CRAFT project in China achieved a breakthrough in the development of a key component for fusion reactors, marking a significant step towards commercializing fusion energy [9] Company Announcements - Yiyi Co. is planning to acquire a pet food company, leading to a stock suspension [11] - Kalait is establishing a joint venture focused on AI infrastructure and high-performance computing services [12] - Nine安医疗 plans to repurchase shares worth between RMB 300 million and 600 million [13] - Salt Lake Co. expects a net profit of RMB 4.3 billion to 4.7 billion for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 36.89% to 49.62% [13]

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