2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-01 08:01Core Viewpoint - Despite significant revenue growth reported by leading optical module companies, the market has reacted negatively, indicating concerns over the sustainability of their growth and valuation [1][14]. Financial Performance - Zhongji Xuchuang reported a revenue of 25.005 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 44.43%, with a net profit of 7.132 billion yuan, up 90.05% [5]. - Xinyi Sheng achieved a revenue of 16.505 billion yuan, a remarkable year-on-year growth of 221.70%, and a net profit of 6.327 billion yuan, up 284.37% [5]. - In Q3, Zhongji Xuchuang's revenue was 10.216 billion yuan with a gross margin of 43% and a net profit of 3.327 billion yuan, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 30.38% [5][6]. - Xinyi Sheng's Q3 revenue was 6.068 billion yuan, showing a decline compared to Q2 due to changes in product shipment schedules [5][8]. Market Reaction - Following the earnings reports, both companies experienced significant stock price declines, with Zhongji Xuchuang dropping 8.11% and Xinyi Sheng falling 7.94% on October 31 [1][14]. - The combined market value loss for both companies over two days was approximately 114.4 billion yuan [1]. Industry Trends - The optical module industry is transitioning from high demand for 800G products to the accelerated market penetration of 1.6T products, which is expected to drive future growth [8]. - Both companies are focusing on silicon photonics technology, which is becoming a mainstream solution due to its cost advantages and high integration [8][9]. Capacity Expansion - Zhongji Xuchuang's construction projects increased significantly from 52.53 million yuan to 980 million yuan, a growth of 1,765.65% [9]. - Xinyi Sheng is gradually releasing capacity in its overseas plants, indicating a continuous process of capacity expansion [9]. Operational Challenges - Both companies are facing operational pressures due to inventory growth, with Zhongji Xuchuang's inventory rising by 52.64% and Xinyi Sheng's by 59.79% [11]. - Zhongji Xuchuang's effective tax rate increased to 15.8% due to provisions related to international tax regulations, which may impact future tax burdens [11]. Valuation Concerns - Despite high growth rates, both companies face valuation pressures, with Zhongji Xuchuang's market cap at 522.9 billion yuan and a dynamic P/E ratio of 55.27, while Xinyi Sheng's market cap is 342.2 billion yuan with a P/E ratio of 40.57 [13][14]. - The market's reaction reflects concerns over the sustainability of the growth cycle in the optical module industry and the high valuations that have become sensitive to negative news [14][17].