Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a 6-month outlook maintained [8] Core Views - The company is positioned as a pioneer in new materials, with strong growth potential in key areas such as low dielectric/low expansion electronic fabrics and high-pressure hydrogen storage bottles, indicating a significant opportunity for valuation reappraisal [1][2] - The projected revenue and net profit from the specialty fiberglass fabric segment for 2025-2027 are estimated to be 8.5 billion, 16.6 billion, and 24.5 billion CNY, with corresponding net profits of 1.8 billion, 4.9 billion, and 8.2 billion CNY, reflecting substantial year-on-year growth [1][37] - The hydrogen bottle segment is expected to generate revenues of 3.6 billion, 6.9 billion, and 13.2 billion CNY from 2025 to 2027, with net profits of 0.3 billion, 0.7 billion, and 1.5 billion CNY, also showing strong growth rates [1][6] Summary by Sections New Materials - The company is in the early stages of industrializing new materials, achieving technological breakthroughs in low dielectric/low expansion electronic fabrics and high-pressure hydrogen storage bottles [1] - The low dielectric electronic fabric (LowDK) is designed to reduce energy loss during signal transmission, with production capacity expected to increase significantly by 2026-2027 [4][22] - The low expansion electronic fabric (LowCTE) is primarily used in high-end mobile phone chip packaging, with a focus on maintaining low thermal expansion coefficients [5][31] Financial Data and Valuation - The estimated market value for the new materials segment in 2026 is around 150 billion CNY, while the main business is projected to be valued at approximately 240 billion CNY, leading to a total reasonable market value of about 390 billion CNY for the company [2] - The company's revenue for 2023 is reported at 25.89 billion CNY, with a projected growth rate of 20.54% for 2025 [7] Hydrogen Bottles - The company operates five manufacturing bases for hydrogen bottles, with a production capacity of 100,000 III-type hydrogen bottles and 30,000 IV-type hydrogen bottles annually [6][40] - The company has achieved the highest market share in the domestic hydrogen bottle market, with significant applications in hydrogen-powered vehicles [6][41]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a 6-month outlook maintained [8] Core Views - The company is positioned as a pioneer in new materials, with strong development potential in key areas such as low dielectric/low expansion electronic fabrics and high-pressure hydrogen storage bottles, indicating a potential valuation reconfiguration [1][2] - Revenue projections for the special glass fiber fabric segment are estimated at 850 million, 1.66 billion, and 2.45 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding net profits of 180 million, 490 million, and 820 million yuan, reflecting significant year-on-year growth [1][37] - The hydrogen bottle segment is expected to generate revenues of 360 million, 690 million, and 1.32 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with net profits of 30 million, 70 million, and 150 million yuan, also showing strong growth [1][6] Summary by Sections New Materials Sector - The company is focusing on high-performance special glass fiber fabrics, particularly low dielectric electronic fabrics (LowDK) and low expansion (LowCTE) electronic fabrics, which are crucial for communication infrastructure and semiconductor packaging [3][20] - The company has established five production lines for low dielectric glass fiber, with a total capacity of approximately 6,150 tons, and plans to increase production capacity further [4][22] Low Dielectric Electronic Fabrics - The first generation of low dielectric electronic fabrics is expected to have production volumes of 1.5 million, 3 million, and 4 million meters per month from 2025 to 2027, with prices projected to decrease slightly [4][36] - The second generation is anticipated to have production volumes of 150,000, 300,000, and 600,000 meters per month, with increasing unit prices and net profit margins [4][36] Low Expansion Electronic Fabrics - The low expansion electronic fabrics are primarily used in high-end mobile phone chip packaging, with production volumes expected to rise significantly over the next few years [5][31] Hydrogen Bottles - The company operates five manufacturing bases for hydrogen bottles, with a production capacity of 100,000 III-type hydrogen bottles and 30,000 IV-type hydrogen bottles annually [6][40] - The company has achieved the highest market share in the domestic hydrogen bottle market and is expanding its product offerings to include various hydrogen storage solutions [6][41]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" and maintained [12] Core Viewpoints - There is a shortage of high-end special glass fiber, and the report continues to recommend African building materials [2][6] - Cement prices are expected to rise, while glass inventory has slightly accumulated [8] - The report recommends focusing on the African supply chain and domestic substitution chain, with leading companies being the main focus for the year [10] Summary by Sections Special Glass Fiber - Low CTE glass fiber fabric is in short supply, with major manufacturers like Mitsubishi Gas Chemical issuing delayed delivery notices, extending lead times to 4-5 months [6] - The demand for advanced packaging materials, particularly for AI GPUs, is driving supply constraints in high-end Low CTE glass fiber fabric [6] - China National Materials Technology is expected to benefit significantly due to rapid capacity expansion and product upgrades, with an anticipated monthly capacity of approximately 6 million meters by the end of 2026 [6] Cement Market - The domestic cement market saw a slight increase in demand, with an average shipment rate of 48% in key regions, up by about 1.4 percentage points month-on-month but down 5.5% year-on-year [8][24] - The national average cement price decreased by 0.8% month-on-month, with some regions planning to increase prices in June [8][25] Glass Market - The domestic float glass market is experiencing weak demand, with prices continuing to decline [9][36] - The production capacity utilization rate is at 81.65%, with a total of 285 production lines and a daily melting capacity of 159,205 tons [9][36] - Inventory levels have increased slightly, with a total of 57.89 million weight boxes in key monitored provinces, reflecting a 0.26% increase [9][36] Recommendations - The report actively recommends companies like Keda Manufacturing in the African supply chain, which has advantages in production, channels, and brand [10] - For domestic substitution, companies such as China National Materials Technology, Mega Chip Color, and Puyang Huicheng are highlighted due to their strong positions in the market [10] - The report emphasizes the potential for growth in the existing building materials sector, particularly in renovation and public construction [10]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the construction materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The demand for high-end electronic fabrics is accelerating, leading to a new round of competition among fiberglass companies. The shortage of low thermal expansion coefficient (Low CTE) glass fabric raw materials and the surge in order demand have resulted in significantly extended delivery times for BT materials, confirming the ongoing supply-demand imbalance in high-end electronic fabrics. The rapid development of the AI industry is driving hardware upgrades, increasing the demand for high-speed, high-frequency PCB boards, which in turn raises the performance requirements for upstream electronic fabrics [4] - The report suggests focusing on companies with existing or potential layouts in high-end electronic fabrics, such as Honghe Technology, Zhongcai Technology, and China Jushi [4] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Tracking - The construction materials index (Shenwan) rose by 0.2%, while the cement, glass fiber, and renovation materials indices fell by 0.2%, 0.2%, and rose by 0.6% respectively. The top five gainers included Zhongqi New Materials (+20.5%) and Honghe Technology (+17.1%) [9] 2. Industry Dynamics - In May, the average price of new homes in 100 major cities in China rose by 0.30% month-on-month to 16,815 RMB per square meter, while the average price of second-hand homes fell by 0.71% year-on-year [14] - The sales revenue of the top 100 real estate companies in the first five months of 2025 was 1,443.6 billion RMB, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8% [14] - The balance of real estate loans in RMB at the end of the first quarter of 2025 was 53.54 trillion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 0.04% [14] 3. Data Tracking 3.1 Cement - The average price of 42.5 cement nationwide was 367.8 RMB per ton, down 3.0 RMB per ton month-on-month and down 6.3% year-on-year [15] - The cement inventory ratio was 65.7%, up 0.4 percentage points month-on-month [15] 3.2 Float Glass - The average price of 5mm float glass was 1,370.3 RMB per ton, down 24.6 RMB per ton month-on-month and down 409.5 RMB per ton year-on-year [32] 3.3 Photovoltaic Glass - The average price of 2.0mm coated photovoltaic glass was 13.6 RMB per square meter, down 0.1 RMB per square meter month-on-month [37] 3.4 Glass Fiber - The average price of alkali-free glass fiber yarn was 4,705.0 RMB per ton, unchanged month-on-month and up 40.0 RMB per ton year-on-year [43] 3.5 Carbon Fiber - The average price of large tow carbon fiber was 72.5 RMB per kilogram, unchanged month-on-month and down 5.0 RMB per kilogram year-on-year [46]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the construction materials sector [1] Core Viewpoints - The construction materials sector is experiencing fluctuations at the bottom of the PMI index, with expectations for a gradual recovery in demand driven by government policies and market dynamics [4][16] - The report emphasizes the potential for recovery in the home decoration materials segment, particularly with the implementation of "old-for-new" subsidies and service consumption stimulus policies [4][16] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Overview - The construction materials sector has shown a slight increase of 0.18% in the past week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and the Wind All A Index, which decreased by -1.08% and -0.02% respectively [4] - The report highlights that the cement market price is currently at 367.8 RMB/ton, down by 3.0 RMB/ton from the previous week and down by 6.3 RMB/ton compared to the same period last year [20][21] 2. Cement Market - The average cement inventory ratio is reported at 65.7%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous week, but down by 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [25] - The average daily cement shipment rate is 47.8%, up by 1.4 percentage points from the previous week but down by 5.3 percentage points compared to last year [25] - The report notes that the cement price is expected to stabilize or slightly rebound in the coming months due to supply-side adjustments and demand recovery [12][19] 3. Glass Fiber Market - The report indicates that the profitability of the glass fiber sector remains low, with many second and third-tier companies operating at breakeven or loss [13] - The demand for high-end products in wind power and thermoplastics is expected to continue growing, which may support profitability for leading companies [13] - The report recommends companies like China Jushi and suggests monitoring others such as Zhongcai Technology and Shandong Fiberglass [13] 4. Glass Market - The glass sector is facing weak terminal demand, with inventory levels remaining high and price pressures expected to increase as the market enters a seasonal downturn [14][15] - The report recommends Qibin Group as a leading player in the glass market, with a focus on its cost advantages and growth potential in photovoltaic glass [14] 5. Home Decoration Materials - The report highlights the positive impact of government policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and stabilizing the real estate market, which is expected to enhance the demand for home decoration materials [16] - Companies such as Beixin Building Materials and Arrow Home are recommended for their strong growth potential and market positioning [16]

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus of the discussion is on the specialty glass fiber industry, particularly the Low CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) glass fiber cloth segment [1][1]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Supply Shortage of Low CTE Glass Fiber Cloth** - Global leader in BT substrate materials, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, has notified customers of delivery delays extending to 4-5 months [1]. - The demand for advanced packaging from TSMC's CoWoS is driving tight supply for ABF substrate materials, which is now affecting BT substrates [1]. - There is an expectation of price increases for upstream Low CTE glass fiber cloth due to rising substrate material prices [1]. 2. **Price Increase by Nitto Denko** - Nitto Denko announced a 20% price increase for its composite materials division, which includes products like woven fabrics and chopped strands [1]. - These products were previously operating at a loss, indicating a strategic shift to improve profitability [1]. 3. **Impact of Tariffs on Exports** - The price increase may be influenced by tariffs that have hindered some Chinese exports to the U.S., leading to tight overseas supply, particularly for chopped products [2]. 4. **Real Estate Market Trends** - In the real estate sector, the rolling weekly transaction area for new homes in 30 major cities has decreased by 3% year-on-year, consistent with the previous week [3]. - Conversely, the transaction area for second-hand homes in 12 cities has increased by 3% year-on-year, although this is a decline from the previous week's 16% [3]. Additional Insights - The price increase for Nitto Denko's products is expected to benefit Chinese companies with overseas production capabilities, such as China Jushi [3]. - A recommended investment strategy includes focusing on domestic substitution chains, with a preference for Zhongcai Technology, and considering companies like Keda Manufacturing and Huaxin Cement in the African supply chain [4]. - The report suggests that despite low market expectations, companies like Sankeshu and Rabbit Baby are showing signs of operational improvement in Q2 [4].

Core Viewpoint - The new materials industry in China is experiencing rapid growth driven by policy support, market demand, and technological innovation, with a projected total output value of 8.48 trillion yuan in 2024, maintaining double-digit growth for 14 consecutive years [1][3][20]. Group 1: Industry Definition and Classification - New materials refer to recently developed or developing structural and functional materials with superior properties. They can be classified into structural materials and functional materials based on their usage, and further categorized into four types: metal materials, inorganic non-metal materials, organic polymer materials, and advanced composite materials [1]. Group 2: Current Development Status - The new materials industry has expanded significantly, with the government focusing on electronic information materials, aerospace materials, new energy materials, and environmentally friendly materials. National high-tech industrial bases for new materials have been established in seven cities [3][5]. Group 3: Market Size and Structure - In 2024, the chemical new materials market is expected to account for approximately 22.08% of the total new materials market in China, while battery new materials will represent about 6.66%. By 2025, these figures are projected to be 21.75% and 6.97%, respectively [7]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Major companies in the new materials sector include Lens Technology, Antai Technology, China National Materials, and others, which are enhancing their international competitiveness through technological innovation and market expansion [12][16]. Group 5: Development Trends - The demand for new materials is increasing due to the rapid development of downstream industries such as information technology and new energy. The industry is transitioning towards low-carbon and green development, supported by significant technological advancements [20][23].

Company Status - The market is focusing on the company's high-end electronic yarn products, highlighting its leading capabilities in technology reserves and production line configuration compared to peers [1] - The demand for Low-Dk electronic fabrics is expected to grow due to AI-driven upgrades in the PCB industry, while low-expansion yarn demand is anticipated to increase driven by advanced chip packaging [1] Product Commentary - Low-expansion yarn is crucial for high-precision and high-heat dissipation electronic components, significantly impacting the reliability and lifespan of packaging [2] - The demand for low-expansion yarn is catalyzed by the increase in CoWoS packaging capacity, which requires efficient heat dissipation designs [2] - Major companies like Nvidia, Broadcom, Google, and Microsoft are adopting low-expansion yarn, with domestic demand also rising [2] - According to SemiWiki, TSMC's CoWoS capacity is expected to reach 35,000-40,000 pieces/month in 2024, increasing to 65,000-75,000 pieces/month in 2025, and 90,000-110,000 pieces/month in 2026, which will directly boost low-expansion yarn demand [2] Industry Supply Dynamics - Unlike low-dielectric products, the supply of low-expansion products is limited, with Nitto Denko's T-glass becoming the industry standard [3] - Current production capacity is insufficient to meet downstream demand, with existing suppliers like Zhongcai Technology and Honghe Technology facing challenges in expanding capacity [3] - Zhongcai Technology plans to invest 1.4 billion yuan in a project to produce 35 million meters of specialty fiberglass cloth, which will enable the production of high-value-added products including second-generation electronic fabrics and low-expansion yarn [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company's EPS forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are 0.96 yuan and 1.15 yuan, respectively, with current stock prices corresponding to P/E ratios of 17x and 14x for those years [4] - The company maintains an outperform rating with a target price of 17.7 yuan, implying a 7% upside potential based on P/E ratios of 18x and 15x for 2025 and 2026 [4]

证券代码：002080 证券简称：中材科技 公告编号：2025－025 中材科技股份有限公司 2024 年年度权益分派实施公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确和完整，没有 虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏。 公司 2024 年年度权益分派方案为：以公司现有总股本 1,678,123,584 股为基 数，向全体股东每 10 股派 2.250000 元人民币现金（含税；扣税后，通过深股通 持有股份的香港市场投资者、境外机构（含 QFII、RQFII）以及持有首发前限售 股的个人和证券投资基金每 10 股派 2.025000 元；持有首发后限售股、股权激励 限售股及无限售流通股的个人股息红利税实行差别化税率征收，本公司暂不扣缴 个人所得税，待个人转让股票时，根据其持股期限计算应纳税额【注】；持有首 发后限售股、股权激励限售股及无限售流通股的证券投资基金所涉红利税，对香 港投资者持有基金份额部分按 10%征收，对内地投资者持有基金份额部分实行差 别化税率征收）。 【注：根据先进先出的原则，以投资者证券账户为单位计算持股期限，持股 1 个月（含 1 个月）以内，每 10 股补缴税款 0.450000 ...

Summary of Conference Call on Zhongcai Technology Industry Overview - The demand for specialty glass fiber materials is surging due to advancements in AI technology, particularly in high-end hardware like NVIDIA's GB200 and M8-grade copper-clad laminates, which are essential for data centers and 800G switch upgrades. The Ethernet switch market is growing faster than computing power, creating strong demand for low dielectric and low expansion materials [2][7]. Company Insights: Zhongcai Technology - Zhongcai Technology is positioned as a leading player in the specialty glass fiber sector, focusing on low dielectric electronic cloth, low expansion fiber cloth, and quartz fiber cloth. These materials are crucial for AI hardware applications, including mobile chips, servers, and switches [4]. - The company is expected to benefit from the unexpected boom in specialty glass fiber cloth, with projections indicating an increase in average prices by 2026 due to a shift towards high-margin products like second-generation electronic cloth and low expansion materials [2][8]. - Zhongcai Technology's production capacity is anticipated to reach 20 million meters by 2026, with a tight market supply expected to persist unless new entrants emerge [5][16]. Competitive Landscape - The global supply of specialty glass fiber materials is limited, with only a few suppliers for low dielectric electronic cloth and low expansion fiber cloth. Key players include Nitto Denko, AGY, and Taishan Glass Fiber [6][18]. - Nitto Denko holds a significant market share of approximately 30%, followed by AGY and Zhongcai Technology, which is the second company to master low expansion coefficient technology [17][18]. Market Demand and Applications - The demand for low expansion fiber cloth is driven by advanced packaging techniques like TSMC's CoWoS, which are increasingly used in AI chips and high-end mobile applications, such as the upcoming iPhone 18 [12][13]. - The automotive sector is also showing rapid growth in demand for low expansion fiber cloth due to advancements in autonomous driving technologies [14]. Future Performance Expectations - Zhongcai Technology's future performance is expected to be robust, with significant contributions from its specialty glass fiber business. The company is projected to achieve high growth rates in 2025, driven by increased demand for AI server applications and IC substrates [20][22]. - The company is also involved in wind power blade and diaphragm businesses, which are performing well, further enhancing its investment appeal [22]. Investment Outlook - The estimated market value of Zhongcai Technology is projected to be around 25 billion, based on a 1.2x price-to-book ratio, with significant contributions from specialty glass cloth. The company is expected to achieve high growth rates in 2025, benefiting from its entry into the semiconductor supply chain [23]. Conclusion - Zhongcai Technology is positioned for significant growth in the specialty glass fiber market, driven by technological advancements in AI and strong demand across various applications. The company's unique position and expected performance make it a valuable investment opportunity in the current market landscape [22][23].