A-shares Valuation - The current PE (TTM) for the A-share market is 15.88, with a median of 13.44 and a maximum of 30.60[10] - The PE (TTM) for the Shanghai Composite Index is 13.72, while the CSI 300 is at 12.76[10] - The PE (TTM) for the ChiNext Index is significantly higher at 49.11, indicating a growth-oriented market segment[10] Hong Kong Stocks Valuation - The Hang Seng Index has a current PE (TTM) of 11.52, with a median of 10.26 and a maximum of 22.67[56] - The Hang Seng Technology Index shows a higher PE (TTM) of 21.94, reflecting the tech sector's growth potential[62] US Stocks Valuation - The S&P 500 has a current PE (TTM) of 26.87, with a median of 20.86 and a maximum of 41.99[78] - The NASDAQ Index has a PE (TTM) of 40.41, indicating a strong valuation in the tech-heavy index[80] Sector-Specific Insights - In the A-share market, the food and beverage sector has a low PE (TTM) of 18.30, while the computer sector is at a high of 92.02[24] - The banking sector in A-shares has a PB (LF) of 0.60, indicating undervaluation compared to historical averages[27] Comparative Analysis - Chinese banks have a median PB of 0.92, while US banks like JPMorgan Chase have a median PB of 1.32, showing a valuation gap[99] - Key Chinese tech stocks like Alibaba have a median PS of 7.46, while JD.com is at 5.51, reflecting varying market sentiments[95]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" indicating a positive outlook for the sector [4]. Core Insights - In Q2 2025, the production of tin metal increased by 22% quarter-on-quarter to 3,775 tons, while sales rose by 8% to 3,109 tons [1]. - The average selling price of tin metal in H1 2025 was $32,816 per ton, an increase of 8% compared to $30,397 per ton in the same period last year [1]. - The company aims for a tin ore production target of 21,500 tons and a tin metal production target of 21,545 tons for the year 2025 [6]. Production and Sales Summary - In Q2 2025, the company's tin ore production was 3,782 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 23% but an 18% increase quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The land-based tin ore production was 804 tons, down 52% year-on-year and down 50% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The sea-based tin ore production was 2,978 tons, a decrease of 8% year-on-year but an increase of 84% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The sales volume of tin metal in Q2 2025 was 3,109 tons, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 35% but an 8% increase quarter-on-quarter [1]. Financial Performance Summary - In Q2 2025, the company's revenue was 21.2 trillion Indonesian Rupiah, a year-on-year increase of 2% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 20% [3]. - The cost of goods sold in Q2 2025 was 16.5 trillion Indonesian Rupiah, a year-on-year decrease of 2% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 13% [3]. - The operating profit for Q2 2025 was 232 billion Indonesian Rupiah, a year-on-year increase of 59% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 56% [3]. - The net profit for Q2 2025 was 183.21 billion Indonesian Rupiah, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 58% [3]. Market Position and Strategy - In H1 2025, domestic sales accounted for 8% of tin metal sales, while exports made up 91%, with Japan, South Korea, and Singapore being the top three export destinations [2]. - The company plans to enhance resource management, strengthen market position, and support the electric vehicle ecosystem as part of its strategy for 2025 [6].

Investment Rating - The report provides a "Recommended" investment rating for the industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector [7]. Core Insights - In Q2 2025, SK Innovation reported a revenue of 19.31 trillion KRW (approximately 1042.74 billion RMB), a decrease of 1.84 trillion KRW (99.36 billion RMB) quarter-on-quarter but an increase of 507.5 billion KRW (27.41 billion RMB) year-on-year [2]. - The overall operating loss for the company was 417.6 billion KRW (22.55 billion RMB), which represents a reduction of 373 billion KRW (20.14 billion RMB) from the previous quarter and a decrease of 371.8 billion KRW (20.08 billion RMB) year-on-year [2]. - The decline in revenue is attributed to global economic uncertainties, tariff impacts, and falling oil prices, while the battery division saw significant profit improvements due to increased production efficiency in North America and record-high advanced manufacturing production tax credits (AMPC) [2][8]. Summary by Sections Refining Business - Revenue was 11.12 trillion KRW (600.48 billion RMB) with an operating loss of 466.3 billion KRW (25.18 billion RMB). The business faced market volatility due to U.S. tariff policies and OPEC+ production adjustments [2]. Petrochemical Business - Revenue reached 2.27 trillion KRW (122.58 billion RMB) with an operating loss of 118.6 billion KRW (6.40 billion RMB). The business was impacted by a decline in benzene price spreads and scheduled maintenance of paraxylene plants [3]. Lubricants Business - Sales amounted to 893.8 billion KRW (48.27 billion RMB) with an operating profit of 134.6 billion KRW (7.27 billion RMB), driven by stable sales prices and reduced costs due to falling oil prices [4]. Exploration and Production Business - Revenue was 341.7 billion KRW (18.45 billion RMB) with an operating profit of 109 billion KRW (5.89 billion RMB), although profits decreased due to falling oil and gas prices [5]. Battery Business - Revenue was 2.11 trillion KRW (113.94 billion RMB) with an operating loss of 664 billion KRW (3.59 billion RMB). The business experienced a 31% quarter-on-quarter revenue growth, attributed to increased production efficiency and sales growth in U.S. and European factories [8]. Materials Division - Revenue was 19.5 billion KRW (1.05 billion RMB) with an operating loss of 53.7 billion KRW (2.90 billion RMB), although losses decreased due to expanded sales of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) products [9]. SK Innovation E&S - Revenue was 2.55 trillion KRW (137.7 billion RMB) with an operating profit of 115 billion KRW (6.21 billion RMB), impacted by seasonal sales declines and maintenance at power plants [10]. Q3 2025 Outlook - SK Innovation anticipates improved refining margins, reduced oil tariff pressures, and increased sales in its European battery business, which are expected to positively impact performance [11]. - The company plans to consolidate SK On and SK Enmove and raise significant capital to enhance its electrification-focused growth strategy, aiming for an EBITDA exceeding 200 trillion KRW (10.80 billion RMB) by 2030 [11].

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the lithium industry, predicting that the industry index will outperform the Shanghai Composite Index by 10% or more in the upcoming months [7]. Core Insights - The total lithium carbonate production for Q2 2025 is approximately 8,500 tons, reflecting an 18% quarter-over-quarter increase. The company is on track to meet its production target of 30,000 to 35,000 tons for the year 2025 [1][2]. - The unit cash operating cost for lithium carbonate in Q2 2025 is reported at $6,098 per ton, an 8% decrease from the previous quarter, indicating successful cost optimization measures and increased production [3]. - The average realized price for lithium carbonate in Q2 2025 is approximately $7,400 per ton, impacted by a global decline in lithium prices [3]. Summary by Sections Production and Sales - In Q2 2025, the total shipment of lithium carbonate is about 8,635 tons, showing a 21% increase compared to the previous quarter [2]. - The company achieved a total lithium production of approximately 15,700 tons in the first half of 2025, supporting its annual production goals [1]. Cost Management - The unit total cash cost for lithium carbonate in Q2 2025 is $6,366 per ton, down about 7% from the previous quarter [3]. - The report highlights the effectiveness of cost optimization initiatives implemented in Q2 2025 [3]. Expansion Plans - The Cauchari-Olaroz project is advancing an expansion plan to add 40,000 tons per year of lithium carbonate capacity, utilizing existing infrastructure and solar evaporation techniques [6]. - A comprehensive feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of the year, assessing options for producing up to 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate using mixed direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology [8]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company reported a net loss of $4.1 million, compared to a net profit of $2.2 million in the same period last year. This loss is attributed to reduced financial instrument gains and increased equity incentive costs [11]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company holds $68 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $73.9 million at the end of Q1 2025 [14].

证券研究报告|行业研究报告 [Table_Date] 2025 年 8 月 16 日 [Table_Title] Alphamin 2025Q2 锡产销量分别环比减少 4%至 4,106 吨、环比增加 19%至 4,587 吨 [Table_Title2] 有色金属-海外季报 [Table_Summary] 季报重点内容: ►2025Q2 生产经营业绩 2025Q2，矿石加工量为 168,141 吨，环比增加 5%，同比 增加 1%。矿石品位为 3.16%，上季度为 3.55%。 2025Q2，锡产量为 4,106 吨，环比减少 4%，同比增加 2%。该季度产量低于 5,000 吨的季度目标产量，原因是 2025 年 3 月 13 日因安全问题暂时停产，以及自 2025 年 4 月 15 日 起分阶段复工。2025 年 5 月和 6 月，锡产量为 3,361 吨，符合 20,000 吨的年化目标。加工厂表现良好，高于目标，本季度工 厂整体回收率平均为 77%（第一季度：75%）。 2025Q2，锡销量为 4,587 吨，环比增加 19%，同比增加 41%。环比增加主要系第一季度积压的销售订单已全部清仓。 20 ...

证券研究报告|海外策略周报 [Table_Date] 2025 年 8 月 16 日 [Table_Title] 美国半导体关税政策引发费城半导体波动加大 1[Table_Title2] --海外策略周报 [Table_Summary] 全球市场一周主要观点: 受到特朗普关于美国半导体关税态度 的影响，本周美股市场先扬后抑，费城半导体指数在后半周波 动加大。由于特朗普表示打算加征半导体关税，周五费城半导 体单日下跌 2.26%，应用材料、科天半导体、拉姆研究等等公 司回调幅度较大。目前 TAMAMA 科技指数市盈率仍有 36.5， 市盈率仍然处于偏高位水平；费城半导体指数市盈率进一步上 升至 51.9，仍然处于 50 以上的高位阶段；美国科技股权重占比 较大的纳斯达克指数的市盈率仍然有 41.5，处于高于 40 的偏高 位区间，由于美股科技股估值较高存在需要消化估值的可能 性，以及美股大型科技巨头的基本面重大转折风口尚未出现， 叠加特朗普时期美国经济和贸易等领域政策的不确定性，美股 科技股仍然容易出现承压；纳斯达克指数、费城半导体指数和 TAMAMA 等美股科技指数仍然中期维度仍然容易出现调整。目 前标普 5 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The real - estate market in Beijing showed a positive signal with an increase in the first - week transaction volume after the policy implementation, but the policy's sustainability remains to be observed. The policy intensity in Beijing is between that of Guangzhou and Shanghai. The key lies in whether the market heat can continue and if the transaction volume can stabilize at a higher level after the low - base effect fades [4][5]. - Overall, the real - estate market still faces challenges, with both second - hand and new - home transactions showing a mixed performance in different cities and city - tiers, and the year - on - year decline in transactions being a common phenomenon [1][2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Second - hand Housing Market - **Overall Situation**: In the week from August 8 - 14, the second - hand housing transaction area in 15 cities was 1.9 million square meters, with a 4% week - on - week increase and a 4% year - on - year decrease, having declined for ten consecutive weeks. From August 1 - 14, the year - on - year decrease was 3%, slightly better than July's - 5% [1]. - **By City - Tier**: - **First - tier Cities**: The week - on - week transaction area increased by 8% after a decline, and the year - on - year increase was 4% after eight consecutive weeks of decline. Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen increased by 17%, 3%, and 3% respectively week - on - week. Year - on - year, Shenzhen and Shanghai increased by 9% and 6% respectively, while Beijing remained flat [1]. - **Second - tier Cities**: After three consecutive weeks of decline, the week - on - week transaction area increased slightly by 1%. Some cities like Hangzhou and Xiamen increased, while others like Nanning and Qingdao decreased. Year - on - year, the decline was 8% [2]. - **Third - tier Cities**: After two consecutive weeks of decline, the week - on - week transaction area increased slightly by 4%. Some cities like Dongguan and Foshan increased, while others like Yangzhou and Jiangmen decreased. Year - on - year, the decline was 12% [2]. 3.2 New - home Market - **Overall Situation**: In the week from August 8 - 14, the new - home transaction area in 38 cities was 1.84 million square meters, with a 1% week - on - week decline and a 15% year - on - year decrease, having declined for ten consecutive weeks. From August 1 - 14, the year - on - year decrease was 14%, slightly better than July's - 17% [2]. - **By City - Tier**: - **First - tier Cities**: The week - on - week transaction area decreased by 2% after two consecutive weeks of decline, and the year - on - year decline was 34%. Beijing increased by 53% week - on - week, while Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen decreased. Year - on - year, all cities decreased, with Shenzhen having the largest decline of 57% [3]. - **Second - tier Cities**: The week - on - week transaction area decreased by 9% after two consecutive weeks of decline. Some cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Jinan increased, while others like Qingdao, Wuhan, and Chengdu decreased. Year - on - year, the decline was 12% [2][3]. - **Third - tier Cities**: The week - on - week transaction area increased by 17%. Some cities like Meishan, Quzhou, Foshan, and Wenzhou had significant increases. Year - on - year, there was a 4% increase [3]. 3.3 Key City Observations - **First - tier Cities**: - **Second - hand Housing**: In the week from August 8 - 14, the transaction area in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai increased week - on - week. Compared with last year's peak, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai's weekly transaction volumes were 58%, 46%, and 61% of the peak respectively. Year - on - year, Shanghai and Shenzhen increased, while Beijing was flat [24]. - **New - homes**: In the week from August 8 - 14, Beijing increased by 53% week - on - week, while Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen decreased. Compared with last year's peak, all cities were at a low level. Year - on - year, all cities decreased, with Shenzhen having the largest decline [24]. - **Other Key Cities**: - **Hangzhou**: In the week from August 8 - 14, the second - hand and new - home transaction areas increased by 13% and 26% respectively compared with the previous week, equivalent to 48% and 11% of the 2024 peak [25]. - **Chengdu**: In the week from August 8 - 14, the second - hand housing transaction area increased by 7%, and the new - home transaction area decreased by 4%, equivalent to 52% and 39% of the 2024 peak [25]. 3.4 Housing Price Observation - **Second - hand Housing in First - tier Cities (July)**: The price index decreased by 1.0% month - on - month, with the decline expanding compared to June. Year - on - year, it decreased by 3.4%, having declined for 26 consecutive months since June 2023. Guangzhou had a relatively high year - on - year decline of 6.0%, while Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai decreased by 2.9%, 2.5%, and 2.2% respectively [54]. - **New - homes in First - tier Cities (July)**: The price index decreased by 0.2% month - on - month. Year - on - year, it decreased by 1.1%, with the decline narrowing. Since December 2023, it has declined for 20 consecutive months. Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shenzhen decreased, while Shanghai increased [54].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [5] Core Insights - On reported record net sales of 749 million Swiss Francs for FY25Q2, a 32% increase (currency neutral +38%), exceeding market expectations, driven by strong DTC performance and growth in the Asia-Pacific region [2][18] - Gross margin improved by 1.6 percentage points to 61.5%, benefiting from a higher DTC share, reduced shipping costs, and a weaker dollar [2][18] - The company incurred a net loss of 41 million Swiss Francs, with a net profit margin declining from 5.4% to -5.5%, primarily due to a 140 million Swiss Franc foreign exchange loss [2][18] - Revenue growth by region: EMEA +42.92%, Americas +16.84%, Asia-Pacific +101.35% [2][18] - DTC revenue increased by 54.3% to 310 million Swiss Francs, with DTC share rising to a historical high of 41.1% [2][18] - The company raised its FY25 revenue growth guidance to 31% (previously 28%) and adjusted gross margin guidance to 60.5%-61% [2][18] Summary by Sections Company Performance - Yu Yuan Group reported H1 2025 revenue of 406 million USD, a 1.1% increase, but net profit decreased by 7.2% [3][19] - 361 Degrees reported H1 2025 revenue of 580 million CNY, an 11% increase, with net profit rising by 8.6% [3][19] - Li Ning reported H1 2025 revenue of 173 million CNY, a 7.9% increase, but net profit fell by 13.4% [4][20] - Bailing Dongfang reported H1 2025 revenue of 359.1 million CNY, a 9.99% decrease, but net profit increased by 67.53% [4][21] Market Trends - The textile and apparel sector underperformed, with the SW textile and apparel index down 1%, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.7% [24] - Cotton prices in China increased by 1.43% this week, with the 3128B index at 15,214 CNY/ton [8][38] - The textile and apparel export for January to July 2025 grew by 0.53%, totaling 170.74 billion USD [55] Consumer Insights - Online sales data from Taobao and Tmall showed improvements in July 2025 for sports and leisure apparel, with notable growth from brands like Baoxini [22][22] - The overall retail sales in China for January to July 2025 increased by 4.8%, with online retail sales growing by 9.2% [22][25]

Economic Performance - July industrial added value growth slowed to 5.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous month, while retail sales growth fell to 3.7% from 4.8%[2][3] - The weighted year-on-year growth rate of investment, retail, and export delivery value dropped to -0.1%, a decrease of 3 percentage points compared to the previous year[1] Demand and Supply Dynamics - The gap between supply and demand indicators reached 5.8 percentage points, the highest in recent years, indicating a significant demand shortfall[1] - July's industrial production and sales rate was 97.1%, down 0.2 percentage points year-on-year, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous month's decline of 0.3 percentage points[1] Export and Retail Trends - Export delivery value growth decreased to 0.8% in July from 4.0% in June, contributing approximately 0.09 percentage points to industrial added value growth, a drop of 0.35 percentage points from June[2] - Automotive retail sales plummeted to -1.5% in July, significantly impacting overall retail performance, which saw a reduction of 0.4 percentage points in its contribution[3] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment growth for January to July was 1.6%, with a notable decline of 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, while equipment investment grew by 15.2%, down 2.1 percentage points[4] - July's fixed asset investment year-on-year dropped to -5.3%, influenced by extreme weather conditions affecting outdoor construction activities[4] Real Estate Market - Real estate sales area and sales value in July fell by 7.8% and 14.1% year-on-year, respectively, indicating a continued weakness in the sector[5] - New residential prices in July saw a month-on-month decline of 0.3%, with second-hand housing prices dropping by 0.5%, reflecting ongoing market challenges[5] Overall Economic Outlook - The overall economic data for July indicates a slowdown, with production showing resilience while demand remains weak[6] - The potential for new economic policies may arise in September and October, particularly in the real estate sector, as authorities seek to stabilize the market[5][8]

Investment Rating - The report rates the computer industry as "Recommended" [1] Core Insights - Circle's quarterly report highlights the stability of the stablecoin industry, showing a revenue of $658 million for Q2 2025, a 53% year-on-year increase, despite a net loss of $482 million due to IPO-related non-cash expenses [2] - Bullish's successful debut on the NYSE with a closing price of $68, up nearly 84% from its $37 issue price, reflects the growth potential of compliant crypto platforms [3] - The launch of Circle's Arc public chain and Coinbase's partnership with Mercury aim to reshape the competitive landscape of stablecoins, enhancing USDC's role as an ecosystem infrastructure [4] Summary by Sections Circle's Quarterly Report - Circle reported Q2 2025 revenue of $658 million, a 53% increase year-on-year, with a net loss of $482 million due to IPO-related expenses [2] - The reserve return rate remains stable at 4.1%, with USDC's daily platform share at 7.4%, indicating a solid foundation for digital finance [2] Bullish's Market Performance - Bullish's first-quarter data shows a spot trading volume of $647 billion and perpetual contracts of $111 billion, with a 78% year-on-year increase in trading volume [3] - The platform's support for USDC trading enhances asset options, aligning with traditional finance's demand for compliant assets [3] Arc Public Chain and Coinbase Partnership - Circle's Arc public chain is designed for USDC, featuring high scalability and privacy functions, aiming to establish a technological barrier in the stablecoin sector [4] - The collaboration with Coinbase aims to reduce USDC circulation costs, promoting the evolution of stablecoins from payment tools to ecosystem infrastructure [4] Investment Recommendations - Beneficial targets include companies like Zhongyou Capital, Zhongyin Hong Kong, and Circle, among others [5]