Core Viewpoint - The report from Xiniu Securities maintains a positive profit forecast for Zhongchuang Innovation航 (03931), raising the target price to HKD 29.50 per share, driven by economies of scale and cost reduction efforts [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of the fiscal year 2025, Zhongchuang Innovation航 reported a revenue increase of 31.7% year-on-year to RMB 16.42 billion, with power battery sales rising 9.7% to RMB 10.66 billion and energy storage system products growing 109.7% to RMB 5.76 billion [1] - The gross profit margin increased to 17.5%, leading to a net profit increase of 80.4% year-on-year to RMB 750 million, with a net profit margin rising to 4.6% [1] Group 2: Market Position and Growth - In the first seven months, China's power battery installation volume increased by 45.1% to 355.4 GWh, with Zhongchuang Innovation航 achieving a strong performance, reaching 21.8 GWh in the first half, surpassing the market estimate of 19.5 GWh [2] - The average selling price of the group's power batteries fell by approximately 10.6%, yet the gross profit margin improved to 17.5%, driven by significant sales volume increases [2] - The group achieved a remarkable 310% year-on-year growth in commercial vehicle installations in the first half of 2025, with annual sales likely exceeding the initial target of 10 GWh [2] Group 3: Energy Storage Business - Zhongchuang Innovation航 experienced strong growth in the energy storage sector, securing new orders in Europe and diversifying its domestic customer base [3] - The energy storage business is expected to maintain a high growth rate, aiming for an annual shipment target of 45 GWh, with projections to reach approximately 70 GWh next year [3]
西牛证券：维持中创新航“买入”评级 目标价升至29.5港元