Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 557 million yuan in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 364% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 417% [4][6]. - The non-recurring net profit was -29 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 85% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 96% [4][6]. - The recovery in lithium prices has led to improved profitability for the company, which is expected to continue as it enhances its resource self-sufficiency and optimizes costs [6]. Summary by Sections Production and Cost Management - The C-O salt lake is accelerating production, with an expected output of 30,000 to 35,000 tons of LCE for the full year 2025, and a long-term operational cost target of approximately 65,430 yuan per ton of LCE [6]. - The company plans to add a demonstration line for 5,000 tons of LCE to implement direct lithium extraction technology, which may be further applied in the second phase of a 40,000-ton LCE project [6]. Project Developments - The Goulamina lithium concentrate project in Mali, with a capacity of 506,000 tons, is set to commence production in December 2024, with promising profitability due to resource scale and quality advantages [6]. - The Mariana salt lake's first phase of a 20,000-ton lithium chloride project began production in February 2025, with stable supply expected in the second half of 2025 [6]. Market Position and Future Outlook - The company is positioned as a leading resource player with a faster increase in self-sufficiency and continuous cost optimization, which is expected to enhance profitability [6]. - The company is also increasing its focus on battery business, holding the largest global capacity for lithium metal, and is anticipated to benefit from the future demand for solid-state batteries [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company achieved operating revenue of 1.853 billion yuan in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.61% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 2.7%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 131 million yuan, down 35.4% year-on-year and 37.55% quarter-on-quarter. The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 139 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17.8% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 3.83% [2][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported an operating revenue of 1.853 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.61% and a quarter-on-quarter decline of 2.7%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 131 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 35.4% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 37.55%. The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 139 million yuan, down 17.8% year-on-year and 3.83% quarter-on-quarter [2][4]. Cost Control and Profitability - The company demonstrated effective cost control, with operating profit exceeding 150 million yuan after adjusting for non-operating expenses of 34 million yuan, primarily due to government donations. The gross profit margin for Q3 2025 was 16.55%, an increase of 1.78 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, while the net profit margin was 7.32%, a decrease of 3.97 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [11]. Market Strategy - The company employs a sales strategy that is guided by industry and customer demand, focusing on "leading terminals, quality cathodes, niche segments, and a combination of spot and futures sales." The sales model primarily relies on spot sales, with pricing based on average market prices or prices at the time of order. The production department coordinates production based on raw material supply, capacity, and order conditions to maintain full production line operation [11]. Business Segments - The company's special steel business remains profitable, utilizing stainless scrap as the main raw material to produce stainless steel bars and special alloy materials. These products are widely used in various industrial fields, including oil and gas extraction, power equipment manufacturing, and medical devices. The company has maintained a top-three market share in the domestic stainless steel bar market [11]. Future Outlook - As a cost-effective lithium extraction company, the company is expected to enhance profitability with the expansion of its mining and refining capacities and the launch of a 10,000-ton battery-grade lithium carbonate project. The company has a healthy balance sheet with sufficient cash reserves, which, combined with stable profits from its special steel segment, is expected to support dividend expectations and facilitate growth in the lithium segment [11].

丨证券研究报告丨 市场策略丨专题报告 [Table_Title] 海外策略：美股 AI 泡沫是否存在？进行到哪儿 了？ 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 从估值、流动性和资本开支三个角度来看，美股 AI 当前并没有明显的出现泡沫的迹象。从估值 来看，当前纳斯达克指数当前估值难言较低，但相比于 2000 年科网泡沫时期仍有差距。从流 动性角度看，12 月美联储降息的预期正逐步减弱，市场流动性过度充裕的可能性不大。分析资 本开支数据，美国企业层面的扩张行为与科网泡沫时期有所不同，当前的扩张行为仍较为有序。 市场仍然未到需要担忧 AI 泡沫是否会破裂的阶段，即使最终会形成泡沫，当前也只是在形成泡 沫的早期演进期。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 戴清 SAC：S0490524010002 SFC：BTR264 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 [Table_Title 海外策略：美股2] AI 泡沫是否存在？进行到哪儿 了？ [Table_Summary2] 市场焦点 1：美股 AI 泡沫是否存在？进行到哪儿了？ 导读：近期随着对于 ...

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Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating a positive outlook for investment [12]. Core Insights - The company is a leading player in the water supply industry, with steady growth in its core water supply business and a first-mover advantage in pipeline drinking water [4][7]. - By FY2025, the company's urban water supply business will serve over 30 million people, while its pipeline drinking water business will serve approximately 12 million [4][7]. - The company has reached a turning point in free cash flow, with expectations for increased dividends in the future [4][11]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates primarily in urban water supply and pipeline drinking water, with a diversified revenue structure [19][21]. - As of FY2025, the revenue breakdown includes urban water supply (64.3%), environmental protection (13.1%), and other segments [24]. Financial Highlights - The company’s capital expenditure peaked at HKD 51.4 billion in FY2024, decreasing to HKD 32.4 billion in FY2025, leading to a positive free cash flow of HKD 1.50 billion [8][32]. - The dividend payout ratio for FY2025 is projected to be 42.53%, with potential for future increases as free cash flow improves [32]. Water Sector Analysis - The urban water supply and sewage treatment sectors are experiencing stable growth, with a projected CAGR of 0.37% for water supply and 1.2% for sewage treatment from 2025 to 2027 [9][40]. - The company’s operational capacity as of FY2025 includes 730,000 tons/day for water supply and 90,000 tons/day for sewage treatment, with ongoing projects across various provinces [47][49]. Strategic Positioning - The company primarily operates under the Transfer-Own-Operate (TOO) model, which enhances its asset value compared to other models [51]. - The company is expected to benefit from the current round of price adjustments in the water supply sector, with recent increases in basic water prices averaging 21.3% [52].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company's revenue and performance growth are primarily benefiting from the relatively prosperous automotive industry, with strong demand leading to stable development across various business segments [2][4]. - The company is actively expanding its humanoid robot screw products and establishing solid partnerships with key domestic and international clients, with expectations for continued mass production of humanoid robots [2][4]. - The company is advancing domestic and international capacity construction to prepare for the expansion of its main business and the production capacity of core components for humanoid robots [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 1.712 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.50%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 93 million, up 52.39% year-on-year [4]. - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of 599 million, a year-on-year increase of 23.07%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 38 million, up 64.40% year-on-year [4]. - The gross profit margin for Q3 2025 was 21.23%, an increase of 0.39 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 6.67%, up 1.47 percentage points year-on-year [9]. Industry Context - The automotive industry is experiencing a favorable demand environment, with domestic vehicle sales reaching 24.363 million units in the first nine months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.90%, and new energy vehicle sales reaching 11.2276 million units, up 34.95% year-on-year [9]. - The company is optimizing its supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency through various measures, including cost reduction and quality management, which have strengthened its profitability [9]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve net profits attributable to the parent company of 121 million and 179 million in 2025 and 2026, respectively, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 116x and 78x [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [5]. Core Views - The company reported stable operations with a focus on expanding into overseas and new markets. For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 46.4 billion yuan, which is flat year-on-year. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 4.18 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.5%. The net profit excluding non-recurring items was 3.81 billion yuan, up 13.3% year-on-year. In Q3 2025, the revenue was 16.78 billion yuan, down 3.7% year-on-year but up 11.4% quarter-on-quarter. The net profit for Q3 was 1.62 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.1% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.8% [3][8]. Summary by Sections Revenue Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company’s revenue was 46.4 billion yuan, unchanged year-on-year. In Q3 2025, the revenue was 16.78 billion yuan, down 3.7% year-on-year but up 11.4% from the previous quarter [3][8]. Profitability - The gross profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 27.51%, an increase of 2.23 percentage points year-on-year. In Q3 2025, the gross profit margin was 26.51%, up 1.14 percentage points year-on-year but down 4.05 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. The company’s profitability in the low-voltage electrical sector is expected to continue recovering [8]. Expense Management - The total expense ratio for the first three quarters of 2025 was 13.13%, an increase of 0.48 percentage points year-on-year. In Q3 2025, the total expense ratio was 12.83%, up 0.45 percentage points year-on-year but down 0.41 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. The company maintained stable expense ratios across various categories [8]. Inventory and Cash Flow - As of the end of Q3 2025, the company’s inventory was 54.63 billion yuan, an increase of 30.3% year-on-year. The contract liabilities were 5.53 billion yuan, up 94.7% year-on-year. The asset-liability ratio was 66.09%, an increase of 3.21 percentage points year-on-year. The operating cash flow for the first three quarters of 2025 was 15.25 billion yuan, up 103.4% year-on-year, with Q3 showing a significant increase of 179.3% year-on-year [8]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 4.96 billion yuan in 2025, corresponding to a price-to-earnings ratio of about 12.4 times. The low-voltage sector is anticipated to maintain rapid growth, and the rapid layout of AIDC is expected to contribute to future growth [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the building materials industry [12] Core Insights - The report highlights that the decline in real estate and infrastructure data is expanding, with a focus on policy expectations. The sales data for real estate remains weak, with a significant year-on-year drop in sales volume and area in October [6][7] - Cement shipments have seen a slight increase, while glass inventory has decreased marginally. The report continues to recommend investments in the African supply chain and existing supply chains, while also highlighting opportunities in AI specialty fabrics [2][9] Summary by Sections Real Estate and Infrastructure - From January to October, the sales revenue and area of commercial housing decreased by 9.6% and 6.8% year-on-year, respectively. In October alone, the declines were 24.3% and 18.8%, indicating a significant worsening compared to September [6] - New construction and completion data for real estate are both weak, with completion area down 16.9% year-on-year from January to October, and new construction area down 19.8% [7] Cement and Glass Market - In November, cement demand in southern regions showed a slight recovery, while the decline in northern regions slowed. The cement shipment rate in key areas is approximately 46%, a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points month-on-month, but down 6.2% year-on-year [8] - The glass market is experiencing weak price performance, with a total inventory of 59.62 million weight boxes, a decrease of 540,000 weight boxes week-on-week [40][41] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends companies such as Huaxin Cement and Keda Manufacturing in the African supply chain, highlighting their strong performance and market advantages [9] - For existing supply chains, it suggests focusing on stable leaders that may benefit from demand recovery and structural optimization, with specific mentions of companies like Sanke Tree and Tubaobao [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the construction and engineering industry [9]. Core Insights - In October, narrow infrastructure investment decreased by 8.7%, with a month-on-month decline of 4.1 percentage points, while broad infrastructure investment fell by 8.1%, also with a month-on-month decline of 4.1 percentage points [2][6]. - The marginal weakening of infrastructure investment is evident, with the single-month growth rate for narrow infrastructure investment reaching its lowest since July 2021 [11]. - The report highlights that despite the current downturn, there remains fiscal space for potential growth in infrastructure investment by the end of the year [11]. Summary by Sections Economic Data - In October, narrow infrastructure investment saw a month-on-month decline of 8.7%, while broad infrastructure investment decreased by 8.1% [2][6]. - Year-to-date, narrow infrastructure investment has declined by 0.1%, while broad infrastructure investment has grown by 3.0%, with a month-on-month decrease of 1.6 percentage points [11]. Project Analysis - All project categories experienced year-on-year declines in investment for the month, with notable decreases in power (down 6.3%), transportation (down 10.1%), and water management (down 19.0%) [11]. - The report indicates that the construction industry’s PMI for October was 49.1%, reflecting a contraction for three consecutive months [11]. Fiscal Outlook - As of November 14, 2023, special bonds issued totaled 41,492 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2,476 billion yuan, indicating room for further issuance [11]. - The report emphasizes the government's focus on high-quality development and the need to optimize investment structures to stimulate private investment [11].