Summary of AI PCB & CCL Global Markets Research Industry Overview - The report focuses on the AI PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and CCL (Copper Clad Laminate) sectors, particularly in relation to nVidia's Vera Rubin system and AWS's Trainium products [1][5][11]. Key Companies Mentioned - **nVidia (NVDA US)**: Central to the discussion regarding PCB and HDI (High-Density Interconnect) suppliers [1][2]. - **AWS (AMZN US)**: Significant player in the AI PCB/CCL market, particularly with its Trainium products [5][7]. - **Key Suppliers**: - **Unimicron (3037 TT)**: Noted as a major supplier for nVidia's HDI and PCB needs [2][4]. - **WUS (002463 CH)**: Identified as a leading PCB manufacturer [12][14]. - **EMC (2383 TT)**: Recognized for its CCL materials [12][14]. - **ZDT (4958 TT)**: Positioned to capture AI PCB/CCL growth opportunities [15]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Supply Chain Dynamics**: - nVidia's key HDI suppliers remain largely unchanged, but there is a push for out-of-China/Taiwan suppliers, with newcomers like Dynamic and ZDT likely entering the supply chain [2][3]. - The transition to new technologies such as CoWoP (Chip-on-Wafer-on-PCB) is underway, but may take 2-3 years to materialize [4]. - **Market Growth Drivers**: - AWS's Trainium 2 has been a key growth driver for the AI PCB/CCL industry, with significant order increases expected to raise sales and earnings for manufacturers [7][11]. - The anticipated upgrades in PCB specifications (e.g., from HDI+5 to HDI+6) and CCL materials (e.g., M8 to M8.5) are expected to drive demand in 2026 and beyond [11][12]. - **Potential Shortages**: - Concerns about shortages of high-layer count (HLC) PCBs and high-end materials due to increased demand from AWS and nVidia [7][8][10]. - The transition from Trainium 2 to Trainium 2.5 may create a temporary supply gap, impacting sales for PCB/CCL makers [9][10]. - **Investment Outlook**: - Analysts maintain a positive outlook for leading players like WUS and EMC, despite short-term volatility due to AWS's product transitions [12][14]. - ZDT is expected to benefit from its expansion plans and capabilities in mSAP and HDI [15]. Additional Important Points - **Technological Upgrades**: The report highlights the importance of upgrading copper foil specifications to HVLP4 to meet the demands of next-gen AI applications [8][21]. - **Market Competition**: The competitive landscape is shifting, with AWS's aggressive booking of PCB and material capacity prompting other CSPs (Cloud Service Providers) to compete for resources [7][10]. - **Future Projections**: The demand for AI chips is expected to ramp up significantly from 2Q26F, leading to strong growth for PCB and CCL makers [11][12]. Conclusion - The AI PCB and CCL sectors are poised for significant growth driven by advancements in technology and increasing demand from major players like nVidia and AWS. However, potential supply chain disruptions and market transitions may create short-term challenges for manufacturers.

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Huadian Co., Ltd. has reached a new high, reflecting strong market performance and investor confidence [2] Group 1: Stock Performance - On September 16, Huadian Co., Ltd. saw a stock price increase of 5.92%, reaching 73.02 yuan per share [2] - The company's total market capitalization has surpassed 140.489 billion yuan [2] - The trading volume for the day amounted to 2.002 billion yuan [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Huadian Co., Ltd. has seen a significant increase in its stock price, rising by 5.05% to 72.42 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 2.479 billion yuan and a market capitalization of 139.335 billion yuan [1] - Huadian Co., Ltd. is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and was established on April 14, 1992. It was listed on August 18, 2010, and its main business involves the research, development, production, and sales of printed circuit boards (PCBs) [1] - The revenue composition of Huadian Co., Ltd. shows that PCB business accounts for 95.98% of total revenue, while other supplementary businesses contribute 4.02% [1] Group 2 - From the perspective of fund holdings, one fund under Xinghe Fund has a significant position in Huadian Co., Ltd. The Xinghe Advanced Manufacturing Mixed Fund A (018876) held 50,000 shares in the second quarter, unchanged from the previous period, representing 4.34% of the fund's net value and ranking as the fourth-largest holding [2] - The Xinghe Advanced Manufacturing Mixed Fund A (018876) was established on August 8, 2023, with a latest scale of 23.9524 million yuan. It has achieved a return of 50.04% this year, ranking 840 out of 8,174 in its category, and a return of 109.82% over the past year, ranking 344 out of 7,982 [2] - The fund manager of Xinghe Advanced Manufacturing Mixed Fund A is Liang Chenxing, who has been in the position for 2 years and 41 days, with a total asset scale of 55.4064 million yuan. During his tenure, the best fund return was 80.75%, while the worst was 9.97% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Huadian Co., Ltd. has seen a significant increase in its stock price, rising by 5.05% to 72.42 CNY per share, with a total market capitalization of 139.335 billion CNY [1] - Huadian Co., Ltd. is primarily engaged in the research, production, and sales of printed circuit boards (PCBs), with PCB business revenue accounting for 95.98% of its total revenue [1] - The company is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and was established on April 14, 1992, with its listing date on August 18, 2010 [1] Group 2 - Among the top ten circulating shareholders of Huadian Co., Ltd., Huatai-PB Fund's Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF (510300) increased its holdings by 2.1167 million shares in the second quarter, now holding 24.0405 million shares, which is 1.25% of the circulating shares [2] - The estimated floating profit from this increase is approximately 83.6611 million CNY [2] - The Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF has a total scale of 374.704 billion CNY and has achieved a return of 17.68% this year, ranking 2896 out of 4222 in its category [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the optical module industry, specifically recommending Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng [4][10]. Core Insights - The optical module industry is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by the explosive demand for AI computing power, with a shift in focus from "where is the demand" to "how to deliver on time" [1][21]. - The core challenges for optical module manufacturers include capacity expansion, yield rates, and certification processes, which are critical for fulfilling orders [3][26]. - The report emphasizes the importance of delivery capability as a decisive factor in competition, highlighting leading companies like Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng for their technological innovation and rapid mass production capabilities [7][26]. Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on the delivery capabilities of optical module manufacturers as the industry transitions into a phase driven by AI computing needs [1][21]. - Key companies to watch include Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Tianfu Communication, among others in the optical communication sector [8][14]. Market Trends - The global AI server market is projected to reach $125.1 billion in 2024, with expectations to grow to $222.7 billion by 2028, indicating a significant increase in demand for optical modules [5][25]. - The demand for 800G optical modules is expected to reach approximately 7.5 million units in 2024 and 18 million units in 2025, with a supply gap predicted to be 40% to 60% by 2027 [5][25]. Production Challenges - The production of optical modules involves complex processes such as optical coupling, packaging, and reliability testing, which contribute to long lead times from order to delivery [3][23]. - The report identifies three main challenges: capacity expansion, yield improvement, and customer certification, which are critical for meeting the growing demand [11][24]. Recommendations - The report continues to favor the computing power sector and recommends investing in leading optical module companies while also considering smaller firms in the optical device space [7][26]. - It highlights the importance of domestic supply chains in the computing power industry, particularly in areas like liquid cooling [7][26].

Market Overview - On September 11, major indices including the Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, ChiNext Index, and STAR Market Index experienced a rebound, with the ChiNext Index and STAR Market Index rising over 5% [2] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3875.31 points, up 1.65%, with a trading volume of 10,168 billion yuan; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12,979.89 points, up 3.36%, with a trading volume of 14,209.25 billion yuan; the ChiNext Index closed at 3053.75 points, up 5.15%, with a trading volume of 7,042.61 billion yuan; the STAR Market Index closed at 1326.03 points, up 5.32%, with a trading volume of 1,060 billion yuan [2] Sector Performance - The market saw more sectors rising than falling, with notable gains in electronics, securities, telecommunications, computers, agriculture, insurance, power equipment, machinery, and non-ferrous metals [4] - Concepts such as CPO, PCB, copper cable high-speed connections, optical communication modules, laser radar, NVIDIA, liquid cooling, storage chips, computing power, and synchronous reluctance motors showed active performance [4] - Only a few sectors, including precious metals, jewelry, and tourism, experienced declines [4] Fund Flow Analysis - The net inflow of main funds in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 103.09 billion yuan, with the ChiNext seeing a net inflow of 104.83 billion yuan [5][6] - Among the 31 primary industries, 9 sectors had net inflows, with the electronics sector leading at 108.17 billion yuan, followed by telecommunications, computers, and non-bank financials [6] - The pharmaceutical and biological sector had the highest net outflow at 35.68 billion yuan, with other sectors like media, automotive, and non-ferrous metals also seeing significant outflows [6] Individual Stock Performance - A total of 1,903 stocks saw net inflows, with 131 stocks receiving over 1 billion yuan in net inflows, led by Luxshare Precision with 24.76 billion yuan [8] - Conversely, 3,243 stocks experienced net outflows, with 85 stocks seeing over 1 billion yuan in net outflows, the highest being 263 with 7.52 billion yuan [10] Institutional Activity - According to the post-market data, institutional investors had a net sell of approximately 6.66 billion yuan, with 12 stocks seeing net purchases, the highest being Dongshan Precision at about 2.38 billion yuan [11]

Group 1 - The PCB concept index rose by 4.91%, ranking 6th among concept sectors, with 157 stocks increasing in value, including Jin Xin Nuo, Ding Tai Gao Ke, and Si Hui Fu Shi reaching a 20% limit up [1] - Notable gainers included Sheng Hong Technology, Sheng Yi Technology, and Ao Hong Electronics, which rose by 18.38%, 16.28%, and 13.80% respectively [1] - The sector saw a net inflow of 10.195 billion yuan, with 99 stocks receiving net inflows, and 25 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in net inflows [2] Group 2 - The top net inflow stocks included Sheng Hong Technology with 1.361 billion yuan, followed by Hu Dian Co., Fang Zheng Technology, and Dong Shan Precision with net inflows of 792 million yuan, 757 million yuan, and 631 million yuan respectively [2] - The highest net inflow ratios were observed in Jin An Guo Ji, Hong He Technology, and Ao Hong Electronics, with net inflow ratios of 44.64%, 29.45%, and 27.10% respectively [3] - The PCB concept sector's trading volume was significant, with stocks like Sheng Hong Technology and Hu Dian Co. showing notable turnover rates of 10.87% and 4.35% respectively [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - The stock of Hu Dian Co., Ltd. reached its daily limit, with a turnover rate of 4.35% and a transaction amount of 5.711 billion yuan, indicating strong market interest and volatility [2]. Trading Activity - The stock was listed on the daily trading board due to a price deviation of 7.46%, with institutional investors net selling 91.5152 million yuan and the Shenzhen Stock Connect seeing a net purchase of 101 million yuan [2]. - Among the trading firms, six institutional special seats were involved, with total buying amounting to 324 million yuan and selling amounting to 416 million yuan, resulting in a net sell of 91.5152 million yuan [2]. - The Shenzhen Stock Connect was the largest buying and selling entity, with a buying amount of 582 million yuan and a selling amount of 480 million yuan, leading to a net purchase of 101 million yuan [2]. Recent Performance - Over the past six months, the stock has appeared on the trading board five times, with an average price increase of 0.89% the day after being listed and an average increase of 4.16% over the following five days [3]. - The stock experienced a net inflow of 792 million yuan in principal funds today, with large orders contributing 599 million yuan and big orders contributing 193 million yuan [3]. - The latest margin trading data shows a total margin balance of 2.191 billion yuan, with a financing balance of 2.179 billion yuan and a securities lending balance of 12.7341 million yuan [3]. - Over the past five days, the financing balance decreased by 209 million yuan, a decline of 8.77%, while the securities lending balance decreased by 1.2075 million yuan, a decline of 8.66% [3].

Group 1 - AI concept stocks experienced a collective surge on September 11, with significant gains in computing hardware stocks such as CPO and PCB [1] - The 5G Communication ETF (515050) rose by 9.98%, with a total order amount exceeding 25 million yuan, and 11 stocks including Industrial Fulian and Shengyi Technology hitting the 10% daily limit [1] - The latest scale of the 5G Communication ETF exceeded 8 billion yuan, focusing on the Nvidia, Apple, and Huawei supply chains, with optical communication stocks accounting for 42% and PCB stocks for 13.8% of the index [1] Group 2 - The创业板人工智能 ETF 华夏 (159381) tracks the创业板人工智能 index, with over 50% weight in optical module CPO stocks, led by Xinyi Sheng (20.3%), Zhongji Xuchuang (18.8%), and Tianfu Communication (6.5%) [2] - OpenAI reportedly signed a $300 billion agreement with Oracle for computing power over five years, leading to a 36% surge in Oracle's stock and a market cap increase of approximately $250 billion [2] - The recent volatility in the optical communication sector is seen as a short-term emotional adjustment, with strong demand in the AI computing sector indicating a solid fundamental outlook for the optical module industry [2]

Group 1 - The AI computing sector is experiencing significant growth, with related ETFs showing strong performance, particularly the 5G Communication ETF (515050), which reached a trading limit increase [1] - Key stocks such as Tianfu Communication, Zhongji Xuchuang, and Xinyi Sheng saw increases of over 13%, with several other companies also hitting trading limits [1] - The development of AI computing is driving investment in computing infrastructure, benefiting leading companies from both domestic and international AI computing investments, which in turn boosts demand for high-speed optical devices and modules [1] Group 2 - The 5G Communication ETF (515050) tracks the CSI 5G Communication Theme Index and has a current scale exceeding 8 billion [1] - The ETF focuses on the supply chains of major companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Huawei, with optical module CPO concept stocks accounting for 38% and PCB circuit board concept stocks for 14% of its weight [1] - The high demand in the optical module segment and passive optical device sectors is expected to continue, driven by the ongoing high prosperity trend from Q1 2025 [1]