Core Insights - Huayuan Securities report highlights that Zhongwei Company has strong technical barriers and leads in domestic substitution of core products [1] - The etching equipment sector is projected to have over 4,500 installed CCP etching platforms and nearly 1,200 installed ICP etching platforms by H1 2025 [1] - The global semiconductor equipment market is expected to exceed $100 billion, reaching $109 billion in 2024, with etching equipment accounting for 22% of the market in 2022 [1] Industry Overview - The global semiconductor etching equipment market is forecasted to reach $25.61 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2029, driven by AI, 5G, and 3D NAND technologies [1] - The domestic market in China is witnessing a rapid increase in the localization rate of semiconductor equipment [1] Comparative Analysis - Comparable companies in the industry, such as ChipSource Micro and Tuojing Technology, have an average valuation of 102.36 times for 2025 [1] - Given Zhongwei Company's leading position in etching equipment, a "buy" rating is maintained [1]
研报掘金丨华源证券:维持中微公司“买入”评级,核心产品领跑国产替代