Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-13 13:45Core Conclusion - Morgan Stanley recently acknowledged previous misjudgments regarding the stock prices of Ganfeng Lithium (002460) and Tianqi Lithium (002466), upgrading their ratings from "reduce" to "neutral" [1][2] - The stock prices of Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium have significantly outperformed lithium carbonate prices, with increases of 79% to 137% since July, compared to a 34% rise in lithium carbonate prices [3] Lithium Market Analysis - The strong performance of Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium is attributed to robust demand for energy storage systems, supply disruptions due to mining license renewals in China, and positive developments in solid-state battery research [4] - Morgan Stanley has adjusted its lithium price forecast for FY2026 from 70,000 RMB/ton to 90,000 RMB/ton, anticipating that lithium supply will gradually increase as prices reach around 90,000 RMB/ton [2][4] Energy Storage Demand - Market expectations for global energy storage battery shipments in 2026 vary widely, with growth projections ranging from 20% to 80%. Morgan Stanley's analyst predicts shipments will reach approximately 770 GWh, a 30% year-on-year increase [5] - Since June, energy storage has accounted for over 25% of global battery production and 40% of lithium iron phosphate battery production, contributing to rising lithium prices and improved profit margins for battery manufacturers [5] Mining License and Supply Issues - The renewal of mining licenses in Jiangxi province is becoming clearer, with expectations for gradual capacity release from the Jiangxia mine, which has an annual capacity of approximately 45,000 to 50,000 tons [6] - Even with the anticipated supply from the Jiangxia mine, investors expect the global lithium market to remain in a shortage state through 2025 and 2026 [6] Company-Specific Insights Ganfeng Lithium - Ganfeng Lithium is a leading global lithium producer with key assets such as Mt Marion and Cauchari-Olaroz, and its battery business has seen rapid growth, contributing 40% to revenue by Q3 2025 [8] - Financial forecasts for FY2026 estimate revenue of 28.819 billion RMB, adjusted net profit of 1.794 billion RMB, and an adjusted EPS of 0.87 RMB, with an EBITDA margin of 19.5% [9] Tianqi Lithium - Tianqi Lithium holds a 26% stake in the Greenbushes mine, the lowest-cost spodumene source globally, and is the only Chinese lithium producer achieving self-sufficiency in mining, returning to profitability by Q3 2025 [11] - Financial forecasts for FY2026 estimate revenue of 16.996 billion RMB, adjusted net profit of 2.161 billion RMB, and an adjusted EPS of 1.32 RMB, with an EBITDA margin of 66.0% [11]