Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-23 07:06Core Viewpoint - Nvidia has become the first company in the world to surpass a market capitalization of $4 trillion, reaching $4.5 trillion on August 12, 2023, which has significantly impacted related stocks in the A-share market, particularly Shenghong Technology, whose stock price has surged over 450% this year [1][2]. Company Performance - Shenghong Technology's stock price reached 245 yuan per share on August 18, 2023, with a market capitalization exceeding 200 billion yuan, making it the "king of PCB stocks" [1][2]. - In contrast, Pengding Holdings, despite maintaining revenue scale advantages, reported a net profit in Q1 2023 that was only 52.8% of Shenghong Technology's [1][2]. - Shenghong Technology's revenue from January to August 2023 has increased significantly, while Pengding Holdings remains heavily reliant on its major client, Apple, which contributes over 81% of its revenue [6][7]. Market Dynamics - The competitive landscape has shifted, with Shenghong Technology benefiting from its deep integration into Nvidia's AI GPU supply chain, while Pengding Holdings continues to depend on the consumer electronics sector [1][2][6]. - The global AI PCB market is projected to grow significantly, with estimates of reaching $5.6 billion in 2025 and $10 billion by 2026, indicating a robust growth trajectory for companies aligned with AI applications [7]. Historical Context - Shenghong Technology was founded in 2006 and has historically been overshadowed by industry leaders like Pengding Holdings, which had a revenue of 170.93 billion yuan and a net profit of 15.26 billion yuan at the time of Shenghong's IPO in 2015 [3][4]. - The turning point for Shenghong Technology came in 2019 when it decided to invest in high-end HDI products, allowing it to enter Nvidia's supply chain and achieve significant revenue growth [4][5]. Future Outlook - Shenghong Technology is expected to surpass 10 billion yuan in revenue for the first time in 2024, while Pengding Holdings is projected to generate 351.4 billion yuan in revenue, indicating a significant gap in scale [5][6]. - Both companies face challenges in maintaining their competitive advantages, with Shenghong Technology's strong position in AI-related products and Pengding Holdings' reliance on the Apple supply chain [2][6][11].