Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-06 22:56Core Viewpoint - The report from Guotai Junan Securities indicates that the current overseas computing power valuations are reasonable with potential for upward adjustments, while domestic computing power has significant long-term growth potential driven by performance expectations and a decline in risk-free returns [1][2]. Group 1: Historical Analysis of Technology Bull Markets - Historical technology bull markets align closely with industrial trends, and the current market consensus on AI industry trends is high, raising questions about the future performance of the AI market after significant price increases [2]. - The report reviews past technology bull markets (2009-2010 consumer electronics, 2013-2015 gaming, and 2019-2021 lithium battery sectors) to analyze price performance characteristics during valuation expansion and profit-driven phases, providing a historical reference for the current AI industry chain [2]. Group 2: Valuation Expansion Phase - During the valuation expansion phase, the significance of crowding indicators is limited, while risk premiums effectively measure valuation boundaries [3]. - Historical data shows that high crowding indicators are common, and after reaching extreme values, there is a high probability of a market correction within 20 trading days, but over 60-90 trading days, the market is likely to reach new highs [3]. - When the industry risk premium falls below one standard deviation of the rolling two-year average, the market's positive response to favorable news diminishes, leading to a period of consolidation while waiting for profit realization [3]. - High valuation ranges are sensitive to changes in liquidity; when valuations are low, tightening liquidity expectations can trigger adjustments, while a loose liquidity environment can elevate valuations further [3]. Group 3: Profit-Driven Phase - In the profit-driven phase, exceeding performance expectations is the core driver of market upward movement, as seen in historical instances like iPhone sales in 2010 and new energy vehicle penetration rates in 2021 [4]. - Attention should be paid to valuation constraints under endgame thinking, where leading companies' peak stock prices correspond to future three-year valuation levels (PE-FY3) typically between 30-40 times [4]. - The risk of intensified industry competition and overcapacity should be monitored, as excessive capital expansion during profit upturns can negatively impact profitability, signaling the end of investment trends [4]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - For overseas computing power, the profit-driven phase is expected to continue, with ROIC accelerating until Q3 2025, and no signs of increased competition or overcapacity, suggesting reasonable valuations (PE-FY3 between 20-30 times) and performance upgrades as key drivers for future stock price increases [4]. - For domestic computing power, the valuation expansion phase presents significant long-term growth potential due to domestic substitution, with short-term risk premiums nearing one standard deviation below the rolling two-year average, and performance realization expectations serving as catalysts for the next market phase [4]. - In AI applications, the valuation expansion phase shows high cost-performance ratios based on risk premiums, though the timing and fields for breakout applications are unpredictable; however, Hong Kong-listed internet platform companies are expected to benefit, with the media industry being particularly noteworthy in the A-share trend [4].