NUODE(SH:600110) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-06-04 02:46Core Viewpoint - Nord Co., Ltd. has established itself as a leading supplier of lithium battery copper foil globally, despite facing a net loss in recent financial results, the company is focusing on high-value-added products and expects to improve profitability in the future [1][2]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a revenue of 5.277 billion yuan, an increase of 15.44% year-on-year; however, the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of 352 million yuan, a decrease of 1387.59% [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.409 billion yuan, up 34.29% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of 37.67 million yuan, an improvement of 60.09% year-on-year [1]. Product Development and Innovation - The company emphasizes R&D innovation, focusing on developing thinner, higher tensile strength, and higher elongation lithium battery copper foil products, including ultra-thin copper foil below 4.5 microns and high-end electronic circuit copper foil products [2][3]. - The company has successfully achieved stable mass production of 3-micron lithium battery copper foil and has seen rapid adoption of its 4.5-micron products by customers [2]. Market Outlook - The demand for lithium battery copper foil is expected to grow significantly due to the rapid development of the new energy vehicle and energy storage sectors, with China's new energy vehicle sales projected to reach 16.497 million units by 2025, accounting for 73.6% of global sales [4]. - Global lithium battery shipments are forecasted to grow from 1,545.1 GWh in 2024 to 5,127.3 GWh by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 22.4% [4]. Industry Trends - The demand for high-end PCB copper foil is anticipated to rise, driven by advancements in AI technology and the growth of consumer electronics and servers, with a projected CAGR of 10% for high-end PCB copper foil demand by 2030 [5]. - The company is strategically positioning itself to meet the high-end PCB copper foil market demand by establishing advanced production lines in Hubei Huangshi [5].