Group 1 - The company, Shenghong Co., Ltd. (300693), reported that as of September 19, 2025, the number of shareholders is 38,312 [1]

Core Insights - The European electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing significant growth, with sales in August 2025 reaching 176,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 41.2% and a penetration rate of 31.4%, up by 8.3 percentage points [1][2] - The European Parliament has approved amendments to carbon emission assessments, delaying the tightening of emission targets originally planned for 2025, but the overall trend towards stricter regulations remains unchanged [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In August 2025, battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales reached 114,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 32.3%, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales were 62,000 units, up by 61.5% [2] - Germany saw accelerated growth in electric vehicle sales, with BEV sales of 39,000 units, up 45.7%, and PHEV sales of 24,000 units, up 76.7% [3] - The UK has reintroduced BEV subsidies, with approximately 25% of BEV models qualifying for subsidies as of August, leading to BEV sales of 22,000 units, a 14.9% increase, and PHEV sales of 9,800 units, up 69.4% [4] - France's BEV sales were 17,000 units, a 29.6% increase, despite a general decline in the automotive market, with a penetration rate of 19.4% in August, the highest of the year [5] Group 2: Market Drivers - Spain is promoting electric vehicle adoption through new model launches, promotional activities, and the MOVES III subsidy program, alongside a 15% personal income tax reduction for electric vehicle purchases [6] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Recommended investments in lithium battery companies include CATL, EVE Energy, and Xinwangda, with beneficiaries such as Innovation Navigation and Guoxuan High-Tech [7] - For lithium materials, recommended companies include Hunan Yueneng, with beneficiaries like Fulian Precision and Wanrun New Energy [7] - Recommendations for electric drive systems include Weimaisi and Fute Technology, with beneficiaries such as Xinrui Technology and Huangshan Gujie [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the industry, including Ningde Times, Shenghong Co., and DeYe Co. [5][6][7] Core Insights - The report highlights the initiation of the Cangyue DC project, which is expected to enhance the capacity of offshore wind installations during the 14th Five-Year Plan [6][26] - The lithium battery sector is anticipated to enter a supply-demand inflection point in 2025, leading to a 2-3 year upward cycle for the industry [7][11] - The energy storage sector is experiencing significant growth, with a surge in overseas contracts and supportive policies from various regions [22][23][25] Summary by Sections Lithium Battery Sector - Key companies like Ningde Times and Fulin Precision have secured substantial prepayments for high-pressure cathode material supply [13] - The first generation of semi-solid batteries from Honeycomb Energy is nearing mass production, with a planned annual capacity of 2.3GWh [14] - Full solid-state batteries from Funeng Technology are set for delivery by the end of the year, supporting humanoid robots with 8-12 hours of endurance [15] - The lithium battery industry is expected to see performance and valuation improvements over the next two years, making it a favorable mid-term investment sector [7] Energy Storage Sector - The release of the "136 Document" in Heilongjiang encourages independent energy storage, with a pricing mechanism set at 0.374 yuan/kWh for existing capacity [22] - In the first nine months of 2025, Chinese companies signed contracts for 208.09GWh of energy storage projects, with significant activity in the Middle East [23] - The Guangdong "136 Document" promotes energy storage leasing and sets a pricing range of 0.2 to 0.453 yuan/kWh for new projects [25] Power Equipment Sector - The Cangyue DC project, a major clean energy transmission initiative, has commenced construction, expected to transmit over 43 billion kWh of clean energy annually [26] - The Henan Yunan 1000kV substation expansion project has been approved, adding 3 million kVA of capacity [27] Photovoltaic Sector - The report notes a slight increase in silicon material prices, with multi-crystalline silicon averaging 51 yuan/kg [28] - The price of silicon wafers has also risen, with the average price for 210N wafers at 1.70 yuan/piece [29] - The report anticipates stable prices for photovoltaic components, driven by upstream cost pressures and a recovery in demand [31][32] Wind Power Sector - The report emphasizes the orderly progress of offshore wind projects in China, with several key projects already under construction [7] - It suggests focusing on leading companies benefiting from domestic and international offshore wind demand [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the power equipment and new energy sector [6] Core Insights - The industry cycle is on an upward trend, with internal differentiation observed across various segments [18] - The demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) has significantly increased, with domestic sales reaching 6.935 million units in 25H1, a year-on-year increase of 40% [29] - The domestic energy storage market is experiencing robust growth, with new installations reaching 56.1 GWh in 25H1, up 68% year-on-year [3] - The photovoltaic (PV) sector is driven by a surge in installations, with domestic PV installations increasing by 168% year-on-year in Q2 [4] - Wind power installations also saw substantial growth, with new installations of 51.4 GW in 25H1, a 99% increase year-on-year [5] Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles - Domestic NEV sales reached 6.935 million units in 25H1, up 40% year-on-year, with battery installations at 299.7 GWh, a 47% increase [29][30] - The average battery capacity for domestic NEVs increased to 51.5 kWh, up 9.8% year-on-year [29] - The report highlights the importance of companies with cost and technology advantages in the supply chain [2] Energy Storage - New energy storage installations in China reached 56.1 GWh in 25H1, a 68% increase year-on-year, driven by policy incentives [3] - The bidding scale for energy storage projects reached 176.6 GWh, up 181% year-on-year, indicating strong market demand [3] - The report anticipates that domestic energy storage installations could exceed 150 GWh by the end of 25 [3] Photovoltaics - The domestic PV sector saw a significant increase in installations, with Q2 25H1 showing a 168% year-on-year growth [4] - The report notes that the PV industry is benefiting from price recovery and increased shipment volumes, leading to improved profitability [4] - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring the supply-demand dynamics to reshape the industry landscape [4] Wind Power - Wind power installations in China reached 51.4 GW in 25H1, marking a 99% increase year-on-year, with a bidding scale of 71.9 GW, up 9% [5] - The report indicates that the wind turbine prices have stabilized and are expected to recover due to changes in bidding rules [5] - The outlook for the wind power sector remains positive, particularly for offshore wind projects [5] Industrial Control - The industrial control sector is experiencing upward momentum, with revenue growth of 17.3% year-on-year in 25Q2 [12] - The report highlights the potential for growth in the AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) industry, driven by increased investment in data centers [12] - Companies with strong product iteration barriers and deep customer relationships are recommended for investment [12]

Core Viewpoint - Shenghong Co., Ltd. has experienced a stock price fluctuation with a current price of 38.22 CNY per share, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 44.44% despite recent declines in the last five and twenty trading days [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Shenghong Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 1.362 billion CNY, a year-on-year decrease of 4.79%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 158 million CNY, down 12.91% compared to the previous year [2] Shareholder Information - As of August 20, 2025, the number of shareholders for Shenghong Co., Ltd. increased to 38,000, with an average of 7,072 circulating shares per shareholder, which is a decrease of 5.04% from the previous period [2] - The company has distributed a total of 405 million CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 304 million CNY distributed over the past three years [3] Major Shareholders - As of June 30, 2025, the top ten circulating shareholders include Qianhai Kaiyuan Public Utilities Stock, holding 12.4435 million shares, and Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 9.5865 million shares, both of which have increased their holdings compared to the previous period [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Strongly Recommended" for key companies such as Ningde Times, Yiwei Lithium Energy, and Sunshine Power [3]. Core Insights - The domestic energy storage policy continues to strengthen, with demand expected to exceed expectations and be sustainable. The National Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Administration have issued a plan to increase the new energy storage installed capacity to over 180GW by 2027, which will double the current capacity within the next two and a half years [1][8][12]. - The bidding scale for the domestic energy storage market reached a historical high of 25.8GW/69.4GWh in August 2025, indicating a robust demand outlook despite previous concerns following the cancellation of mandatory energy storage requirements [14]. Industry Policy - The new energy storage capacity pricing mechanism is being established, with various provinces implementing supportive policies. For instance, the pricing standard for new energy storage capacity is set at 100 yuan/kW/year from October to December 2025, increasing to 165 yuan/kW/year from January 2026 [9][11]. - The cancellation of mandatory energy storage requirements has led to a trend where provincial capacity policies are expected to support the industry's future development [9][12]. Key Companies and Financial Metrics - **Ningde Times**: Market cap of 149.28 billion, 2025 EPS of 14.9, PE of 22, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. - **Yiwei Lithium Energy**: Market cap of 15.1 billion, 2025 EPS of 2.2, PE of 33, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. - **Sunshine Power**: Market cap of 27.76 billion, 2025 EPS of 5.9, PE of 23, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. - **Hai Bo Si Chuang**: Market cap of 3.29 billion, 2025 EPS of 4.8, PE of 38, not rated [3]. - **Sheng Hong Co., Ltd.**: Market cap of 1.2 billion, 2025 EPS of 1.5, PE of 26, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. - **Kehua Data**: Market cap of 3.56 billion, 2025 EPS of 1.2, PE of 59, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. - **He Wang Electric**: Market cap of 1.54 billion, 2025 EPS of 1.4, PE of 25, rated "Strongly Recommended" [3]. Market Performance - The absolute performance of the energy storage and new energy sector has shown significant growth, with a 12-month increase of 67.9% [6]. Future Outlook - The energy storage installed capacity is projected to double within the next two and a half years, with an average annual installation requirement of 34GW/136GWh to meet the 2027 target [8][12]. - The demand for energy storage is expected to remain strong and sustainable, supported by ongoing policy initiatives and high bidding activity in the market [14].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][5] Core Views - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 1.362 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.8%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 158 million, down 12.9% year-on-year [2] - The low-voltage power quality products are positioned as industry leaders, expected to achieve high growth under the backdrop of AIDC high prosperity [2] - The company is actively expanding its overseas market for energy storage and charging pile businesses, which are anticipated to maintain rapid growth [2] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023A: 2,651 million - 2024A: 3,036 million - 2025E: 3,854 million - 2026E: 4,653 million - 2027E: 5,464 million - Year-on-year growth rates for revenue are projected at 76% for 2023, 15% for 2024, 27% for 2025, 21% for 2026, and 17% for 2027 [1] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted as follows: - 2023A: 403 million - 2024A: 429 million - 2025E: 502 million - 2026E: 652 million - 2027E: 810 million - Year-on-year growth rates for net profit are projected at 80% for 2023, 6% for 2024, 17% for 2025, 30% for 2026, and 24% for 2027 [1] Business Segment Performance - The industrial power supply business achieved revenue of 280 million in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 11%, with a gross margin of 59% [2] - The energy storage business faced challenges with a revenue of 280 million, down 39% year-on-year, and a gross margin of 28% [2] - The charging pile business reported revenue of 630 million, up 14% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 35% [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the companies in the energy storage sector, specifically recommending Yangguang Electric (阳光电源), Shangneng Electric (上能电气), Shenghong Co., Ltd. (盛弘股份), and CATL (宁德时代) [6][9][10]. Core Insights - The introduction of the "New Energy Storage Scale Construction Special Action Plan (2025-2027)" by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Administration is expected to clarify the profit model for independent energy storage, promoting long-term healthy development in the domestic energy storage industry [1][2]. - The action plan sets a target of over 180 GW of new energy storage capacity by 2027, which is projected to drive direct investment of approximately 250 billion yuan [2]. - The report highlights that the demand for energy storage remains strong, and the pricing in the domestic supply chain is stabilizing, leading to an optimistic outlook for the energy storage industry [5]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Policy and Market Dynamics - The action plan encourages energy storage to participate in the electricity market, aiming for a cumulative installed capacity of 73.8 GW by 2024, with an average annual requirement of 35.4 GW from 2025 to 2027 to meet the target [2][3]. - Various provinces are implementing policies to enhance the economic viability of independent energy storage, such as capacity compensation mechanisms [3][4]. Section 2: Pricing and Competition - The report notes that the price competition in the domestic supply chain is nearing its end, with prices for PCS increasing from 0.065 yuan/W in June to 0.07 yuan/W in September, and energy storage cells rising from 0.29 yuan/Wh to 0.3 yuan/Wh [4][5]. - The market is expected to undergo a process of elimination, favoring leading companies while smaller firms may gradually exit the market [4]. Section 3: Company Recommendations - Yangguang Electric (阳光电源) is projected to achieve a net profit of 145.64 billion yuan in 2025, with a target price of 147.42 yuan [11]. - Shangneng Electric (上能电气) is expected to see a net profit of 6.10 billion yuan in 2025, with a target price of 39.93 yuan [11]. - Shenghong Co., Ltd. (盛弘股份) anticipates a net profit of 5.38 billion yuan in 2025, with a target price of 51.60 yuan [11]. - CATL (宁德时代) is forecasted to achieve a net profit of 666 billion yuan in 2025, with a target price of 342.22 yuan [11].

Core Insights - SINEXCEL has formed a strategic manufacturing partnership with SMTC Corporation to establish a U.S. production base for its EV chargers, ensuring compliance with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act [1][7] - The partnership aims to localize production at SMTC's facilities in Fremont and the Bay Area, enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer service [4][6] - This collaboration is a significant milestone in SINEXCEL's North American strategy, allowing for quicker responses to market demands and supporting long-term growth in EV charging solutions [6][7] Company Overview - SINEXCEL, founded in 2007, specializes in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions, with 12 GW of installed storage and 140,000 EV chargers [9] - SMTC Corporation, established in 1985, provides electronics manufacturing services, including PCBA production and systems integration, with facilities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia [8]

Group 1 - Shenghong Co., Ltd. has officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with MTE [1] - Both parties are committed to launching advanced power quality solutions [1] - The collaboration aims to strengthen the power quality safety defense for critical application scenarios such as data centers [1]