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Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry in A-shares is experiencing significant growth, with Huahong Semiconductor's stock price surging over 17%, leading to a market capitalization exceeding 200 billion yuan, marking a new high [1][3]. Capacity Expansion - Huahong's growth is underpinned by a clear capacity expansion plan, with its new 12-inch wafer fab (Fab9) designed to reach a monthly capacity of 83,000 wafers, currently operating at about 50% capacity, with a target to achieve full production by mid-2026 [4]. - The planned acquisition of another 12-inch fab (Fab5) with a monthly capacity of 38,000 wafers will enhance Huahong's order capacity in the 40/55/65nm process nodes and reduce internal competition [4]. - Goldman Sachs projects Huahong's revenue to reach $3.22 billion in 2026 and $4.58 billion in 2028, driven by capacity realization and structural transitions [4]. Technology Migration and Structural Upgrade - Huahong is transitioning from a focus on 55/65nm processes to 40nm and 28nm nodes, which is expected to improve average selling prices (ASP) and gross margins [5]. - The company is anticipated to maintain a capacity utilization rate of over 100% from Q3 2024 to Q2 2025, initiating a new round of price negotiations with clients, leading to a projected increase in gross margin from 9.2% in 2024 to 12.0% by the end of 2025, and approaching 20% by 2028 [5]. AI-Driven Demand Growth - The rapid expansion of the AI industry is creating lasting incremental opportunities for Huahong, particularly in the demand for power management ICs and power semiconductors due to increasing thermal design power (TDP) requirements for AI server GPUs [7]. - The domestic integrated circuit industry investment fund is significantly investing in local equipment and processes, benefiting Huahong by enhancing the maturity and availability of domestic equipment, thus shortening the cycle from construction to mass production [7]. Profit Forecast and Valuation Outlook - Goldman Sachs provides a positive financial outlook for Huahong, forecasting revenues of $3.22 billion and net profits of $267 million in 2026, increasing to $4.58 billion in revenue and $480 million in net profit by 2028 [8]. - The valuation model suggests a reasonable share price range of HKD 78 to 82 based on a 47x price-to-earnings ratio, with a more optimistic scenario potentially valuing shares at HKD 95 [8].