2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-02 14:01Core Insights - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the impressive performance of the two leading companies in the optical module industry, Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng, in the first half of 2025, with net profits of 3.995 billion and 3.942 billion yuan respectively, showcasing significant growth rates of 69.4% and 355.68% [1][3]. Financial Performance - Zhongji Xuchuang achieved a revenue of 14.789 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.95%, with a net profit of 3.995 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 69.4% [3][4]. - Xinyi Sheng reported a revenue of 10.437 billion yuan, which is 4.352 billion yuan less than Zhongji Xuchuang, but with a remarkable year-on-year growth rate of 282.64%, and a net profit of 3.942 billion yuan, only 0.53 billion yuan lower than Zhongji Xuchuang, with a growth rate of 355.68% [3][5]. Growth Drivers - Zhongji Xuchuang's growth is attributed to a stable increase in volume and price, with a focus on high-end products, particularly the 800G and 400G optical modules [4][10]. - Xinyi Sheng's rapid growth is driven by an increase in the proportion of high-speed optical modules, improved internal cost control, and aggressive market expansion [5][6]. Profitability and Cost Structure - Zhongji Xuchuang's overall gross margin was 39.33%, with the optical module business gross margin around 40%, showing significant improvement compared to the previous year [7]. - Xinyi Sheng's point-to-point optical module gross margin was 47.48%, an increase of 4.12 percentage points year-on-year [8]. Cash Flow and Expense Management - Zhongji Xuchuang reported a net operating cash flow of 3.218 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 232.45%, primarily due to increased customer payments [9]. - Xinyi Sheng's net operating cash flow improved significantly to 0.953 billion yuan, a 427.67% increase year-on-year, reflecting enhanced cash flow management under high growth [9]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The optical module industry is experiencing a shift towards the widespread adoption of 800G modules and the transition of 1.6T modules from testing to mass production, with CPO technology entering a critical development phase [2][10]. - Both companies are benefiting from the growing demand for AI computing power, particularly in the data center market, which is outpacing traditional telecom markets [10][11]. International Expansion - Zhongji Xuchuang's overseas sales accounted for 86.34% of total revenue, with significant investments in AI infrastructure from key overseas clients [12]. - Xinyi Sheng's overseas sales represented 94.4% of total revenue, with ongoing expansion of production capacity in Thailand [13].