Ge Long Hui A P P·2026-01-05 06:12Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Dongwu Securities sees Northern Huachuang as a leading player in platform-based semiconductor equipment, benefiting from downstream capital expenditure expansion and increased localization rates [1] - The company is expected to benefit from accelerated capacity expansion in advanced logic and memory sectors, with Yangtze Memory Technologies and Changxin Memory Technologies projected to add a combined capacity of 100,000 to 120,000 wafers per month by 2026, focusing on 3D NAND and HBM processes, with total investment expected to reach $15.5 to $18 billion [1] - It is anticipated that by 2025, the localization rate of semiconductor equipment will increase to 22%, with significant breakthroughs achieved in etching, cleaning, and CMP processes, while high-end processes like lithography, thin film deposition, inspection, and coating remain below 25%, indicating substantial replacement opportunities [1] Group 2 - As a leader in domestic semiconductor equipment, the company continues to benefit from equipment localization and product line extension [1] - The ongoing platform-based layout is expected to strengthen the company's leading position in the industry, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]