Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a market price of RMB 135.00 and a sector rating of "Outperform" [1][3]. Core Views - The company is expected to benefit from the PCB expansion wave driven by AI, as the CoWoP technology pushes for upgrades in PCB processes, leading to increased demand for drilling equipment [3][8]. - The company is actively entering the drilling equipment sector to establish a second growth curve, maintaining a "Buy" rating [3][5]. Financial Projections - The company's revenue is projected to grow significantly, with estimates of RMB 1,479 million in 2025, representing a growth rate of 55.1% [7]. - The EPS estimates have been raised to RMB 2.21 for 2025, RMB 3.25 for 2026, and RMB 4.17 for 2027, reflecting increases of 5.7%, 18.2%, and 23.7% respectively [5][7]. - The company's total market capitalization is approximately RMB 178 billion, with corresponding PE ratios of 61.2, 41.5, and 32.4 for 2025, 2026, and 2027 [5][7]. Market Dynamics - The global market for multilayer boards and HDI boards is expected to reach USD 24.21 billion and USD 12.518 billion in 2024, with growth rates of 40.2% and 18.8% respectively, driven by demand from AI servers and high-speed network devices [8]. - The company is launching new drilling equipment, which is anticipated to help penetrate the new market segment and further expand growth opportunities [8].

Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The report highlights the impact of fluctuating international oil prices and the recent price changes in titanium dioxide and refrigerants, suggesting a focus on mid-year earnings reports and the influence of supply-side factors in related sub-industries [2][3][11] - It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials companies and the stability of dividend policies in energy enterprises [11] Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - In the week of August 4-10, 2025, among 100 tracked chemical products, 18 saw price increases, 39 experienced declines, and 43 remained stable. 38% of products had month-on-month price increases, while 56% saw decreases [10][31] - International oil prices fell, with WTI crude oil closing at $63.88 per barrel, down 5.12% for the week, and Brent crude at $66.59 per barrel, down 4.42% [10][32] - Titanium dioxide prices decreased to an average of 13,302 RMB/ton, down 1.10% from the previous week, with a year-to-date decline of 7.24% [10][33] - Refrigerant prices increased, with R32 averaging 56,500 RMB/ton, up 2.73% week-on-week and 31.40% year-to-date [10] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on mid-year earnings, the impact of "anti-involution" on supply in related sub-industries, and the importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials [11] - Long-term investment themes include the sustained high demand in the oil and gas extraction sector, the rapid development of downstream industries, and the potential for recovery in demand supported by policy [11] - Recommended stocks include China Petroleum, China Oilfield Services, and several technology and chemical companies [11] Key Stocks for August - The report identifies Satellite Chemical and Anji Technology as key stocks for August, highlighting their strong performance and growth potential [12][18]

Macro Economic Overview - In July, China's export year-on-year growth rate continued to show positive growth, with a 6.1% increase from January to July, which is a 0.2 percentage point acceleration compared to the first half of the year. Imports decreased by 2.7%, with the decline narrowing by 1.1 percentage points compared to the first half of the year. The trade surplus reached 683.51 billion USD [6][7] - In July, exports grew by 7.2% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 1.3 percentage points. Imports increased by 4.1% year-on-year, showing a significant month-on-month acceleration of 3.0 percentage points. The trade surplus for July was 98.24 billion USD [6][7] Trade Partners Analysis - ASEAN and EU continued to support China's export growth in July, contributing 2.6 and 1.4 percentage points respectively to the year-on-year growth rate. In contrast, exports to the US decreased by 21.7%, which was a 5.5 percentage point increase in the decline compared to the previous month [7][8] - The total import and export volume with ASEAN in July was 86.03 billion USD, with exports increasing by 16.6% year-on-year. The total with the EU was 74.55 billion USD, with exports rising by 9.2% year-on-year [7] Industry Performance - The overall activity in the A-share merger and acquisition market has decreased, with 50 disclosed merger events totaling 209.01 billion RMB from July 21 to August 3. This represents a decline in both the number and value of significant mergers compared to the previous period [10] - The real estate management and development, basic chemicals, electronic equipment, and textile sectors are highlighted as active areas for mergers and acquisitions [10] Key Stocks - The report lists key stocks for August, including SF Holding (002352.SZ), Satellite Chemical (002648.SZ), and others, indicating potential investment opportunities in these companies [5]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][36]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant increase in lithium carbonate prices, which is expected to enhance profitability in related sectors, particularly in battery and cathode materials [1][24]. - The report anticipates a gradual recovery in domestic new energy vehicle sales starting from August, driven by the release of subsidy funds, with a forecast of high growth in 2025 [1][24]. - The photovoltaic sector is undergoing a "de-involution" process, with government policies aimed at regulating low-price competition and promoting product quality [1][24]. - The hydrogen energy sector is being supported by continuous policy initiatives, with a focus on companies that have cost and technological advantages in electrolyzer production and hydrogen infrastructure [1][24]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The electric equipment and new energy sector saw a 1.94% increase this week, with wind power leading at 4.05% and photovoltaic at 1.26% [10][13]. - The lithium battery index rose by 2.72%, reflecting ongoing price adjustments in the lithium market [10][13]. New Energy Vehicles - In July 2025, new energy vehicle retail sales reached 987,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 22.3% but a month-on-month decrease of 3.3% [24]. - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the overall passenger car market reached 54.0%, up 2.7 percentage points from the previous year [24]. Lithium Market - The price of battery-grade lithium carbonate reached 71,961 yuan per ton on August 8, marking a month-on-month increase of 1,012 yuan per ton [24]. - The report notes that the price of lithium carbonate has been influenced by potential production halts in Jiangxi lithium mines [24]. Photovoltaic Sector - The report indicates that the price of silicon materials remains stable, with mainstream prices for dense materials around 49-55 yuan per kilogram [15]. - The photovoltaic sector is expected to see an increase in production in August, particularly in polysilicon and other segments [24]. Hydrogen Energy - The National Energy Administration has announced pilot projects for green liquid fuel technology, including green methanol and ammonia [24]. - The report suggests focusing on companies with cost and technological advantages in the hydrogen energy sector [1][24]. Company Updates - Aisheng Co. reported a net loss of 238 million yuan for the first half of 2025, while Huaming Equipment achieved a net profit of 368 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.17% [26]. - Hewa Electric reported a net profit of 242 million yuan, up 56.79% year-on-year [26].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Views of the Report - Upstream prices are showing a divergence. Edible agricultural product prices continue to decline, while production material prices have rebounded in the last two weeks. The narrowing decline in production material prices is due to the continuous optimization of the domestic market competition order, and some key industrial raw material prices have significantly rebounded. The supply of edible agricultural products is sufficient, leading to a continued price decline and an expanding year - on - year decline [2]. - From August 1 - 7, 2025, the average daily transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities tracked by Wind was about 174,000 square meters per day, compared with about 232,000 square meters per day in August 2024 [2]. Summary According to the Directory High - Frequency Data Panoramic Scan - For food, the average wholesale price of pork in the week of August 4 - 9, 2025, decreased by 0.53% week - on - week and 21.25% year - on - year. The Shandong vegetable wholesale price index increased by 4.80% week - on - week and decreased by 26.15% year - on - year. The edible agricultural product price index decreased by 0.20% week - on - week and 9.66% year - on - year [2]. - For energy, Brent and WTI crude oil futures prices decreased by 5.82% and 5.23% week - on - week respectively. Coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port increased by 3.18% week - on - week [11]. - For non - ferrous metals, LME copper and aluminum spot prices decreased by 0.60% and 0.15% week - on - week respectively, and the copper - to - gold ratio decreased by 2.57% week - on - week [11]. - For real estate, the transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities increased by 15.22% week - on - week, while the total transaction price of land in 100 large - and medium - sized cities decreased by 17.37% week - on - week [11]. High - Frequency Data and Important Macroeconomic Indicators Trend Comparison - The report presents multiple charts showing the relationship between high - frequency data and important macroeconomic indicators, including the relationship between the RJ/CRB price index year - on - year and export amount year - on - year, and the relationship between the production material price index year - on - year and PPI industrial year - on - year [15][18] Important High - Frequency Indicators in the US and Europe - The report includes information on US weekly economic indicators, initial jobless claims, unemployment rates, same - store sales growth, PCE year - on - year, as well as the Chicago Fed Financial Conditions Index and the implied prospects of interest rate hikes/cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank [86][82][85] Seasonal Trends of High - Frequency Data - The report shows the seasonal trends of high - frequency data through various charts, such as the seasonal trends of the average daily crude steel production, production material price index, and China's commodity price index [93][99] High - Frequency Traffic Data in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen - The report provides the year - on - year changes in subway passenger volume in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen [143][144]

Group 1 - The report highlights a strong market performance supported by ample liquidity and positive policy signals, with the financing balance of the two markets approaching 2 trillion yuan [12] - The release of GPT-5 is expected to accelerate the commercialization of AI applications, despite some market skepticism regarding its revolutionary impact [29][30] - The eSIM mobile phone market is anticipated to grow significantly, with projections indicating around 1 billion eSIM smartphones globally by the end of 2025 and 1.441 billion in China by 2030 [12][28] Group 2 - The AI application sector is entering a phase of accelerated commercialization, with significant increases in token consumption indicating growing demand [30][31] - Specific AI application areas such as AI programming, AI advertising, and AI healthcare are showing promising revenue growth, with companies like GitHub Copilot and Anthropic reporting substantial user and revenue increases [33][34] - The report identifies ten potential application scenarios for humanoid robots, emphasizing their role in industrial operations, emergency response, and elder care, which are expected to drive market growth [27][28]

Economic Growth Outlook - China's GDP growth is projected to be 4.9% for the year 2025, with Q3 and Q4 expected to grow at 4.7% and 4.3% respectively[24] - The GDP growth rate for the first half of 2025 is estimated at 5.3%, marking a significant recovery compared to the previous three quarters[26] Inflation and Price Trends - CPI is expected to show a slight recovery, with average growth of 0.1% and 0.6% in Q3 and Q4 respectively, leading to an annual increase of 0.1%[30] - PPI is projected to decline by 2.4% for the year, with a narrowing drop in the fourth quarter to -0.2%[30] Investment and Consumption - Manufacturing investment is expected to slow from 7.5% in the first half to 3.6% in the second half of 2025, while infrastructure investment is projected to decrease from 8.9% to 6.8%[24] - Social retail sales are anticipated to grow by 4.3% in the second half of 2025, with an annual growth of 4.6%[24] External Trade and Tariffs - Export growth is expected to turn negative in the second half of 2025, impacted by a high average tariff rate of 44.5% imposed by the U.S.[24] - The anticipated decline in exports could reduce growth by approximately 7-8 percentage points in the latter part of the year[24] Fiscal and Monetary Policy - Fiscal policy is expected to focus on optimizing existing policies and increasing the use of special bonds, with a projected growth in broad fiscal expenditure slowing to 3.5%[31] - There is potential for a 50 basis point reduction in reserve requirements, with a limited interest rate cut of 10-15 basis points anticipated[31]

Group 1: Export Performance - In July, China's exports maintained a year-on-year growth rate of 7.2%, an increase of 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[2] - From January to July, exports grew by 6.1% year-on-year in USD terms, accelerating by 0.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year[2] - The trade surplus for the first seven months reached $683.51 billion, with a surplus of ¥49,126.2 billion in RMB terms[2] Group 2: Import Trends - Imports decreased by 2.7% year-on-year in USD terms, but the decline narrowed by 1.1 percentage points compared to the first half of the year[2] - In July, imports increased by 4.1% month-on-month, indicating a recovery in domestic demand[2] - The total import value from January to July showed a year-on-year decline of 1.6% in RMB terms, with a narrowing decline of 1.1 percentage points compared to the first half[2] Group 3: Regional Contributions - ASEAN and EU contributed positively to July's export growth, with contributions of 2.6 and 1.4 percentage points, respectively[2] - Exports to the US saw a significant decline of 21.7% year-on-year, worsening by 5.5 percentage points from the previous month[2] - The total trade volume with ASEAN in July was $86.03 billion, accounting for 15.8% of total trade, while trade with the EU was $74.55 billion, making up 13.7%[2] Group 4: Product Performance - Mechanical and electrical products maintained export advantages, with integrated circuits, ships, and general machinery growing by 20.5%, 15.5%, and 13.5% year-on-year, respectively[2] - Some light industrial products like bags and furniture showed improved export growth compared to the first half of the year, although still below overall export growth levels[2] - Textile, clothing, and footwear exports saw a decline in growth compared to June, indicating potential challenges in these sectors[2]

Group 1 - The report indicates that in August, the market may return to a barbell structure, with an increase in commodity asset allocation and a marginal rise in risk asset allocation [2][4][6] - The updated BL model suggests that the allocation of risk assets will continue to show relative strength, with a marginal increase in commodity asset positions and a slight decrease in stock assets [4][8] - The report highlights that the A-share market style is expected to shift towards low valuation, weak profitability, and small-cap stocks, with a potential short-term recovery in the barbell style [4][20][23] Group 2 - The report notes that the high profitability and high valuation factors performed strongly in July, aligning with previous predictions [13][20] - It is anticipated that the market will face a phase of adjustment in August, particularly for the profitability factor, which has rebounded quickly but may be overvalued [20][23] - The report emphasizes that the focus for the upcoming month should be on the North China 50 and Shanghai Composite Index, as they align with the predicted market style [23][24]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,082, up 0.7% for the day and 25.0% year-to-date (YTD) [1] - The MSCI Hong Kong index increased by 1.4% for the day and 26.9% YTD [1] - The KOSPI index showed a significant YTD increase of 34.5%, closing at 3,228 [1] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil price decreased by 0.9% to US$66 per barrel, down 8.3% YTD [2] - Gold prices rose by 0.8% to US$3,396 per ounce, with a YTD increase of 29.4% [2] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) surged by 92.7% YTD, closing at 1,921 [2] Economic Indicators - US consumer credit total was reported at US$5.1 billion, below the consensus of US$7.4 billion [3] - The US CPI for urban consumers increased by 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year [3] - The US PPI Final Demand YoY increased by 2.3%, slightly below the consensus of 2.5% [3] Trade and Exports - China's exports grew by 7.2% YoY in July, surpassing the 5.2% growth in June [5] - Imports into China increased by 4.1% YoY in July, indicating a rebound from previous months [7] - The strong export growth to non-US regions helped offset declines in exports to the US due to increased tariffs [6] Corporate Insights - China Mobile reported a 6% YoY increase in Q2 earnings to RMB53.6 billion, exceeding market expectations [13] - Hua Hong Semiconductor's Q2 results showed a gross profit margin of 10.9%, driven by a 6% QoQ increase in wafer shipments [16] - BeiGene's Q2 revenue reached US$1.32 billion, a 42% YoY increase, with significant contributions from its key products [24]