南方基金郑晓曦： 半导体设备处于高速成长中早期未来三年或进入右侧收获期

Core Insights - The semiconductor equipment sector is experiencing a high prosperity cycle driven by self-controllable policies and AI technology, with a year-to-date increase of 57.28% in the semiconductor equipment index [1] - Continuous support for self-controllable policies and strong demand from AI and emerging applications are expected to inject robust growth momentum into the domestic advanced process semiconductor chip industry chain from Q4 this year to next year [1] Investment Framework - The investment framework is divided into three levels: industry prosperity cycle (40%-50% weight), company fundamentals (30%-40% weight), and valuation level [2][3] - The semiconductor equipment sector has completed the initial breakthrough and is entering a high-speed growth phase, making it an ideal investment opportunity [2] Growth Drivers - The semiconductor equipment sector is in the early to mid-stage of high-speed growth, benefiting from dual positive drivers: ongoing support for self-controllable policies and increasing demand for mid-to-high-end equipment from large wafer fabs [4] - The recent price increases and shortages in the memory sector are expected to boost capital expenditures, driving demand for etching, thin film deposition, and advanced packaging equipment [4] Future Outlook - The semiconductor self-controllable sector is anticipated to enter a critical breakthrough period over the next three years, with significant improvements in penetration and domestic production rates [5] - The advanced packaging field is also favored, as it becomes a key path for enhancing chip performance amid the slowdown of Moore's Law [5] Investment Opportunities - The investment landscape is characterized by the historical opportunity presented by domestic substitution and AI-driven growth [6] - Companies successfully positioned within the AI industry chain are expected to gain global competitiveness, with a focus on those benefiting from both domestic production rate increases and global competition [6] Market Considerations - Caution is advised for stocks heavily reliant on price rebounds, particularly in the DRAM sector, where prices have more than doubled compared to the end of last year [7]