国产替代浪潮中的隐形冠军④ | 兆易创新：“存储一哥”下南洋

Core Insights - The rise of domestic champions in the context of the "domestic substitution" wave reflects a significant trend in China's hard technology sector, focusing on companies that excel in niche markets and possess core technological capabilities [1] Industry Overview - The NAND Flash industry is entering a new upward cycle, with a projected revenue increase of 22% to $14.67 billion in Q2 2025, driven by improved supply-demand dynamics and AI terminal demand [3] - The recovery in the storage industry is attributed to both cyclical rebounds and structural changes, with seasonal demand recovery and AI-related growth providing significant momentum [3] Company Performance - Zhaoyi Innovation reported a revenue of 4.15 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a 15% year-on-year increase, with a net profit of 575 million yuan, up 11.31% [3] - Zhaoyi Innovation is ranked globally in the top ten across four core integrated circuit design areas, including second in NOR Flash and sixth in SLC NAND Flash [4] Global Expansion - Zhaoyi Innovation is accelerating its global expansion, with the opening of its international headquarters in Singapore in June 2025 and plans for a dual listing in Hong Kong [5][8] - The company has established a global sales network across Asia, Europe, and North America, with overseas revenue accounting for 77.51% in 2024 [7] Market Position - Zhaoyi Innovation's storage chip revenue reached 5.194 billion yuan in 2024, constituting 70.6% of total revenue, supported by strong demand from consumer electronics and automotive sectors [10] - The company has successfully penetrated the supply chains of major consumer electronics brands and is now a leading supplier in the automotive sector [11] Financial Dynamics - The company's revenue from specialized storage chips has shown significant growth, with sales volume increasing from 2.26 billion units in 2022 to 3.553 billion units in 2024 [15] - Despite the strong performance, the company faces challenges related to industry cyclicality, with revenue fluctuations observed during downturns [14][16]