WST(SH:688122) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-28 00:37Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance for 1H25, with revenue and net profit exceeding market expectations, driven by the recovery in titanium alloy demand and growth in superconducting and high-temperature alloy businesses [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 1H25, the company achieved revenue of 2.723 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.76%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 546 million yuan, up 56.72% year-on-year [1]. - For Q2 2025, the company recorded revenue of 1.649 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 34.40% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 53.57%. The net profit for the quarter was 376 million yuan, up 58.05% year-on-year and 121.28% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The main contributors to the performance were the high-end titanium alloy, superconducting products, and high-performance high-temperature alloy segments, which generated revenues of 1.567 billion, 798 million, and 248 million yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 22.03%, 65.64%, and 57.06% [1]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The company's gross margin improved significantly, rising by 6.67 percentage points to 38.70% in 1H25, with titanium alloy and superconducting product margins increasing by 8.97 and 8.11 percentage points to 45.92% and 30.82%, respectively [2]. - Operating cash flow net amount increased by 77.73% year-on-year to 204 million yuan, primarily due to increased sales collections [2]. Business Development and Market Position - The company maintains a strong position in the aerospace titanium alloy market, having established long-term partnerships with key industry players [2]. - The superconducting product line has successfully delivered materials for domestic nuclear fusion projects and is now supplying for the BEST fusion project [2]. - In the high-temperature alloy sector, the company has made advancements in recycling technology and has established a production line for processing returned materials [2]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised by 4.3% to 1 billion yuan and 1.203 billion yuan, respectively, with the current stock price corresponding to P/E ratios of 37.2 and 31.0 for those years [3]. - The target price has been increased by 33.6% to 64.82 yuan, reflecting a potential upside of 13.0% based on the company's solid market position and growth prospects in superconducting and high-temperature alloy businesses [3].