Market Overview - The electric motor sector experienced a decline of 0.37% on the trading day, with Xiangming Intelligent leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3857.93, up by 0.37%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12696.15, up by 0.99% [1] Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the electric motor sector included: - Xiangdian Co., Ltd. (600416) with a closing price of 17.19, up by 3.18% and a trading volume of 441,400 shares, totaling 754 million yuan [1] - Huayang Intelligent (301502) closed at 57.30, up by 1.11% with a trading volume of 15,200 shares [1] - Jiangte Motor (002176) closed at 8.87, up by 1.03% with a trading volume of 774,300 shares [1] - Conversely, the following stocks saw declines: - Xiangming Intelligent (301226) closed at 34.15, down by 2.73% with a trading volume of 46,100 shares, totaling 160 million yuan [2] - Wolong Electric Drive (600580) closed at 33.30, down by 1.74% with a trading volume of 1,536,800 shares, totaling 5.146 billion yuan [2] Capital Flow - The electric motor sector saw a net outflow of 569 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 473 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for specific stocks indicated: - Xiangdian Co., Ltd. had a net inflow of 114 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow from retail investors [3] - Jiangte Motor experienced a net inflow of 367,750 yuan from institutional investors, with a net inflow from retail investors as well [3]

Core Viewpoint - Jiangte Electric's stock has shown a significant increase in price and trading volume, indicating strong market interest and potential growth in the electric motor and lithium sectors [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Jiangte Electric reported a revenue of 975 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 35.85%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of 114 million yuan, a decrease of 78.24% compared to the previous year [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed dividends of 99.68 million yuan since its A-share listing, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of August 29, Jiangte Electric's stock price was 8.96 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 15.29 billion yuan. The stock has increased by 20.92% year-to-date, with a recent slight decline of 0.44% over the past five trading days [1]. - The stock has appeared on the "Dragon and Tiger List" twice this year, with the most recent occurrence on August 13 [1]. Shareholder Structure - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders decreased by 3.34% to 204,500, while the average number of circulating shares per person increased by 3.45% to 8,343 shares [2]. - Major shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, which increased its holdings by 6.22 million shares, and several ETFs that also increased their positions [3]. Business Overview - Jiangte Electric, established in 1995 and listed in 2007, is primarily engaged in lithium mica mining and lithium carbonate processing, as well as the research, production, and sales of special motors. The revenue composition is 49.80% from motor products and 47.21% from lithium mining and salt manufacturing [1]. - The company operates within the power equipment industry, specifically in the electric motor sector, and is involved in concepts such as solid-state batteries, new energy vehicles, offshore wind power, and lithium batteries [1].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangte Electric's revenue increased by 35.85% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, but the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased significantly by 78.24%, indicating challenges in profitability despite revenue growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2025 was 975.17 million yuan, compared to 717.83 million yuan in the same period last year [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -114.19 million yuan, down from -64.07 million yuan, reflecting a substantial decline [1]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was -161.29 million yuan, compared to -144.94 million yuan, marking an 11.28% decrease [1]. - Basic earnings per share were -0.07 yuan, a 75% decline from -0.04 yuan in the previous year [1]. Profitability Metrics - The gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 4.30%, an increase of 0.07 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The net profit margin was -11.88%, a decrease of 2.59 percentage points compared to the same period last year [2]. Expense Analysis - Total operating expenses for the first half of 2025 amounted to 169 million yuan, an increase of 31.40 million yuan from the previous year [2]. - The expense ratio was 17.36%, down by 1.85 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - Sales expenses increased by 25.66%, management expenses rose by 9.78%, R&D expenses grew by 20.42%, and financial expenses surged by 247.19% [2]. Executive Compensation - The total compensation for General Manager Liang Yun in 2024 was 975,300 yuan, reflecting a 30% increase from 750,000 yuan in the previous year [4]. Company Overview - Jiangte Electric, established in May 1995 and listed in October 2007, is based in Yichun, Jiangxi Province, and specializes in lithium mica mining and processing, as well as the research, production, and sales of special motors [4].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangte Electric's stock has shown significant volatility, with a year-to-date increase of 23.89% but a recent decline of 3.16% over the past five trading days, indicating potential market fluctuations and investor sentiment shifts [1]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Jiangte Electric reported a revenue of 975 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 35.85%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of 114 million yuan, a decrease of 78.24% compared to the previous year [2]. - Cumulative cash dividends since the company's A-share listing amount to 99.68 million yuan, with no dividends paid in the last three years [3]. Shareholder and Market Activity - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders decreased by 3.34% to 204,500, while the average number of circulating shares per person increased by 3.45% to 8,343 shares [2]. - The stock has seen significant trading activity, with a net inflow of 21.64 million yuan from main funds and notable buying from large orders [1]. Business Overview - Jiangte Electric, established in 1995 and listed in 2007, specializes in lithium mica mining and lithium carbonate processing, as well as the research, production, and sales of special motors. The revenue composition includes 49.80% from motor products and 47.21% from lithium mining and salt manufacturing [1]. - The company operates within the power equipment sector, specifically in the motor industry, and is associated with concepts such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and offshore wind power [1].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including Shandong Gold, Zijin Mining, and others [7][8]. Core Views - The Federal Reserve's dovish stance is expected to drive a bullish outlook for precious metals, with gold prices likely to reach new highs due to anticipated interest rate cuts and inflationary pressures [1][38]. - The copper market is supported by both macroeconomic factors and supply-side constraints, leading to a strong price outlook [2]. - Lithium prices are rebounding due to ongoing supply disruptions, while the market remains tight with a strong demand forecast [3]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The Federal Reserve's shift to a dovish tone has increased expectations for interest rate cuts, with a 90% probability for a September rate cut [1]. - Gold prices are projected to rise, with optimistic scenarios suggesting silver could reach $70 per ounce if the gold-silver ratio normalizes [1]. - Key companies to watch include Xinyi Silver, Shengda Resources, and Zijin Mining [1]. Industrial Metals - Copper prices are expected to strengthen due to macroeconomic support and supply disruptions, with domestic smelting capacity facing maintenance [2]. - Aluminum prices are predicted to fluctuate in the short term, influenced by macroeconomic sentiment and supply adjustments across regions [2]. - Companies of interest include Luoyang Molybdenum, Nanshan Aluminum, and China Hongqiao [2]. Energy Metals - Lithium prices are experiencing a strong rebound, with industrial-grade lithium carbonate priced at 84,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a 1.5% weekly increase [3]. - The market remains tight with a forecasted increase in demand for electric vehicles, supporting a bullish outlook for lithium [3]. - Companies to monitor include Ganfeng Lithium, Tianqi Lithium, and others [3]. Market Trends - The non-ferrous metals sector has shown a general upward trend, with the sector index rising by 1.3% recently [19]. - Specific sub-sectors like small metals have seen significant gains, with a 10.5% increase noted [19]. - The report highlights the importance of monitoring inventory levels and price movements across various metals to gauge market health [35].

Core Insights - Jiangte Electric (002176) reported a significant increase in revenue but a substantial decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, indicating a challenging financial environment [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue reached 975 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 35.85% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was -114 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 78.24% [1] - Gross margin stood at 4.3%, up 1.71% year-on-year, while net margin was -11.88%, down 27.84% year-on-year [1] - Total expenses (selling, administrative, and financial) amounted to 127 million yuan, accounting for 13.07% of revenue, a decrease of 9.04% year-on-year [1] Cash Flow and Debt - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 33.0% due to reduced cash inflow and increased payments [10] - Interest-bearing liabilities increased by 4.59% to 1.517 billion yuan [1] - The company’s cash flow from operating activities showed a significant decline, impacting overall liquidity [10] Operational Insights - The increase in revenue was primarily driven by higher production and sales volumes of lithium salt products [5] - Operating costs also rose by 35.75%, reflecting the increased sales volume of lithium salt products [6] - Financial expenses surged by 247.19%, attributed to increased interest expenses and decreased interest income [7] Investment Activity - The net cash flow from investment activities decreased by 53.76%, mainly due to the maturity of large time deposits in the previous year [9] - The net cash flow from financing activities dropped by 118.2%, indicating a reduction in bank borrowings [10] Fund Holdings - The largest fund holding Jiangte Electric is the Guotai Zhongzheng Machine Tool ETF, with a current scale of 390 million yuan and a recent net value increase of 2.49% [11]

Group 1: Market Overview - Lithium carbonate prices have shown a fluctuating pattern, with the main futures contract closing at 79,000 yuan/ton on August 22, down 4.41% for the day and 9.14% for the week, reflecting a decrease of 7,940 yuan [1][2] - The average daily trading volume for lithium carbonate futures decreased by 11% week-on-week to 1.18 million contracts, while the average daily open interest remained stable at 850,000 contracts, indicating sustained market activity despite price fluctuations [2] Group 2: Supply and Production Insights - Despite concerns over supply disruptions, the overall supply of lithium carbonate remains ample, with the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's lithium division noting that the market fundamentals have not changed significantly [2][3] - In July, lithium carbonate production increased by 4.2% month-on-month to approximately 73,000 tons, while lithium salt production equivalent to lithium carbonate (LCE) rose by 2.0% to about 103,000 tons [3] Group 3: Company Developments - Dazhong Mining announced plans for its Hunan Jijieshan lithium mine, with a projected production of 20,000 tons set to commence in 2026, following the completion of necessary mining permit applications [4] - Cangge Mining reported that its mining license expired on August 9, but it is currently undergoing substantive review by the Ministry of Natural Resources, with plans to maintain its annual production target of 11,000 tons [5] - Yichun Silver Lithium is set to resume operations after a maintenance period, with an expected supply increase of up to 1,000 tons per month, although this is considered limited in the short term [6]

Core Viewpoint - Jiangte Motor's stock price has shown slight growth, but the company faces challenges due to declining lithium prices and a reported net loss in its latest financial results [1] Company Overview - Jiangte Motor's main business includes lithium mining, lithium salt production, and electric motor manufacturing [1] - The company holds multiple mining and exploration rights in the Yichun area, with lithium resources exceeding 100 million tons, establishing a vertically integrated industry chain from ore mining to deep processing of lithium salts [1] - The electric motor products are widely used in industrial robots and wind power equipment [1] Financial Performance - The half-year report disclosed on August 21 shows that revenue from lithium mining and lithium salt manufacturing increased by 115.91% year-on-year [1] - Despite the revenue growth, the business's gross profit margin was -16.27% due to falling lithium salt prices, leading to an overall net loss of 114 million yuan [1] Market Developments - On August 19, the company announced the imminent resumption of production at its Yichun Yinli New Energy subsidiary, raising market concerns about potential supply increases and further impacts on lithium carbonate price trends [1] - As of August 22, there was a net outflow of 1.3474 million yuan in principal funds, with a cumulative net outflow of 333 million yuan over the past five days [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The prices of most non - ferrous metals showed fluctuations this week. For example, the price of lithium carbonate decreased, while that of some other metals like aluminum had mixed trends. The supply and demand situation in the non - ferrous metal market is complex, affected by factors such as production resumption, policy, and downstream consumption [2][45]. - The market sentiment and price trends of different non - ferrous metals are affected by various factors. For instance, the news of Jiangte Motor's lithium salt plant resuming production alleviated the short - term supply shortage panic in the lithium carbonate market, leading to price adjustments [45]. 3. Summarized by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Domestic Main Metal Spot Price Trends - The prices of most metals showed fluctuations in the week from August 15th to August 22nd. Copper decreased by 0.51% in futures and 0.43% in spot; aluminum decreased by 0.58% in futures but increased by 0.78% in spot; zinc decreased by 1.13% in futures and 1.11% in spot; lead decreased by 0.44% in futures and 0.30% in spot; nickel decreased by 0.96% in futures and 0.78% in spot; alumina decreased by 2.09% in futures and remained unchanged in spot; industrial silicon decreased by 0.68% in futures and 1.04% in spot; lithium carbonate decreased by 9.14% in futures and increased by 4.885% in spot; polysilicon decreased by 2.53% in futures and increased by 4.26% in spot [2]. 3.2 Copper Inventory in Major Exchanges - As of August 15th, SHFE copper inventory was 86,300 tons, a week - on - week increase of 4,400 tons (5.37%). As of August 22nd, LME copper inventory was 156,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 200 tons. As of August 21st, COMEX copper inventory was 271,600 tons, a week - on - week increase of 4,800 tons (1.80%). After the tariff policy, the inventories in the three exchanges tend to be stable [10][15]. 3.3 Processing Fees of Metal Ores - As of August 21st, the spot TC of copper concentrate was - 38.2 dollars/ton, with a slight weekly increase of 0.2 dollars/ton, and the tight supply expectation at the mine end still exists. As of August 15th, the main port TC of zinc concentrate was 75 dollars/ton, with a slight weekly increase of 5 dollars/ton [18][23]. 3.4 Lithium - related Market - The lithium spodumene concentrate (CIF China) index soared this week. As of August 22nd, the latest quote was 934 dollars/ton, up 157 dollars from August 8th, remaining at a high level this year. This week, lithium carbonate first rose and then declined, with the main 2511 contract having a weekly decline of 9.14%. Jiangte Motor's lithium salt plant resuming production will directly increase domestic lithium carbonate supply, alleviating the short - term supply shortage panic [19][20][45]. 3.5 Aluminum - related Market - For aluminum, the supply of bauxite has less disturbance, and the price of imported bauxite is expected to be strong and volatile in the short term. The alumina supply has increased production and inventory. The electrolytic aluminum enterprises maintain a high - level operation, but the available primary aluminum in the market is limited. The inventory of electrolytic aluminum continued to increase this week. The futures prices of alumina and Shanghai aluminum maintained a volatile trend this week [24][27][34]. 3.6 Downstream Demand of Non - ferrous Metals - In July, automobile production and sales decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. The production and sales of new energy vehicles also increased year - on - year. From January to July, the new housing construction area decreased year - on - year, and the housing completion area also decreased. In June, the new photovoltaic installation volume decreased year - on - year and month - on - month [40][42][44]. 3.7 Strategy Recommendations - For lithium carbonate, in the short term, the price is volatile due to frequent news disturbances, and the position should not be too heavy. In the long term, the monthly output is still rising, and the oversupply pattern remains unchanged. For alumina and Shanghai aluminum, in the short term, alumina is in a weak volatile trend, and Shanghai aluminum is in a range - bound trend with a strategy of buying on dips. In the long term, when entering the downstream consumption peak season, if consumption recovers, Shanghai aluminum has upward momentum [45][46][49].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Jiangte Electric has announced the resumption of production at its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yichun Yinli New Energy Co., Ltd., after a period of equipment maintenance [1] Group 2 - Jiangte Electric's subsidiary, Yichun Yinli, had previously suspended operations for equipment repairs [1] - The company has received notification that Yichun Yinli will officially resume production shortly [1]