Qian Zhan Wang·2025-07-01 08:13Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the significant cost structure of the target material industry, with raw materials, particularly lead, being the largest cost component [1][2] - In 2024, the raw material cost proportion for companies like Aishi Chuang and Longhua Technology exceeds 80%, while Oulai New Materials stands at 60.17% [1] - Labor costs are relatively low, ranging from 3.5% to 8%, while manufacturing expenses fluctuate between 5% and 30% [1] Group 2 - The pricing of target materials in China is influenced by supply-side factors, manufacturing costs, value-added premiums, and consumer demand elasticity [6] - The cost structure of Aishi Chuang's target materials shows that direct materials account for around 85% from 2019 to 2024, indicating a significant impact from raw material price fluctuations [2] - Manufacturing costs have been rising, with a proportion between 9% and 16%, while direct labor costs remain below 5% [2] Group 3 - The value chain of the target material industry in China exhibits a "high middle, low ends" trend [8] - The upstream of the target material industry consists of raw material and production equipment suppliers, while the midstream includes metal, ceramic, and alloy target materials [9] - The downstream applications are primarily in emerging fields such as semiconductors, flat panel displays, and photovoltaics [9] Group 4 - The gross profit margin levels in the upstream raw materials show differentiation, with high-purity metals and ceramic materials reaching up to 85%, while the gross margin for downstream applications is projected to decline to below 15% in 2024 [11] - Midstream target material manufacturing companies can achieve gross margins between 15% and 35%, with industry leaders like Jiangfeng Electronics and Longhua Technology maintaining margins above 20% in their target material businesses [11]