Biwin Storage Technology (SH:688525) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-21 08:27Core Viewpoint - Bawei Storage, a semiconductor memory company, has submitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise funds for self-developed chips, high-performance semiconductor storage solutions, and wafer-level packaging capabilities. Despite benefiting from the AI wave, the company faces profitability challenges in a market dominated by giants like Micron and SK Hynix, with a projected phase of "increased revenue but decreased profit" in the first half of 2025 [1][2][9]. Company Overview - Bawei Storage primarily engages in the research, design, packaging, testing, production, and sales of semiconductor memory, with its main products being semiconductor memory devices [2]. - The company's business segments include embedded storage, consumer-grade storage, and advanced packaging and testing [4][6]. Financial Performance - Since its listing on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, Bawei Storage has experienced a complete cycle of "downturn-recovery-adjustment" in the semiconductor storage industry. From 2022 to 2023, the company saw revenue growth but transitioned from profit to loss [7]. - In 2024, the company is expected to benefit from a rebound in storage prices and AI demand, achieving a strong turnaround with revenue doubling. However, in the first half of 2025, it is projected to face a phase of "increased revenue but decreased profit," with historical high revenue but a return to phase losses [8][9]. - Specific financial data shows that revenue from 2022 to the first half of 2025 is projected to be 2.986 billion, 3.591 billion, 6.695 billion, and 3.912 billion RMB, with net profits of 71 million, -631 million, 135 million, and -241 million RMB respectively [9]. Market Dynamics - The global storage market is expected to grow significantly, driven by AI data centers, with projections indicating an increase from $263.3 billion in 2025 to $407.1 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% [11]. - The server segment is anticipated to grow from $26.8 billion in 2020 to $59.4 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 22.0%, reaching $145.8 billion by 2029 [11]. Industry Structure - The storage product industry chain consists of three segments: upstream wafer and main control chip design and manufacturing, midstream storage product manufacturing, and downstream terminal applications [12]. - Bawei Storage operates as an independent memory manufacturer, focusing on storage solution design, packaging, testing, and large-scale delivery, unlike integrated device manufacturers (IDM) like Micron and SK Hynix, which have pricing power in the industry [14]. Future Outlook - The demand for storage solutions is expected to increase due to the upgrading of storage needs in the AI era, enhancing the value of module manufacturers and solution providers within the industry [16].