Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-01-19 07:38Core Insights - The 2025 Hurun China AI Companies Top 50 report highlights the rapid growth and prominence of AI chip companies in China, with the top three companies being Cambricon, Moore Threads, and Muxi, all of which are AI chip-related firms [1][2][6] Group 1: Company Performance - Cambricon ranks first with a valuation of 630 billion RMB, experiencing a 165% increase from the previous year. In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.727 billion RMB, a year-on-year growth of 1332.52%, and a net profit of 567 million RMB, marking its fourth consecutive profitable quarter [1][6] - Moore Threads, established in 2020, ranks second with a valuation of 310 billion RMB. The company achieved a revenue of 785 million RMB in the first three quarters of 2025, a 182% increase compared to the previous three years combined, although it reported a net loss of 724 million RMB [1][2] - Muxi ranks third with a valuation of 250 billion RMB, reporting revenue of 1.236 billion RMB in the first three quarters of 2025, a 453.52% year-on-year increase, while its net loss narrowed to 346 million RMB [2][6] Group 2: Industry Trends - The report indicates a significant increase in the number of AI chip companies on the list, with 14 firms represented, an increase of 9 from the previous year. This growth is attributed to the tightening of high-end AI chip export controls by the U.S., prompting domestic companies to accelerate their capabilities [6][7] - The AI user base in China is substantial, with 515 million users reported by mid-2025, indicating that nearly 40% of the population are users of generative AI [6] - The top 50 list features a total of 14 companies in the computing hardware sector, the largest category, followed by 11 in data analysis and decision-making, and 8 each in content generation, visual recognition, and autonomous driving [3][4] Group 3: Market Position - The combined market value of the top three Chinese computing power companies is approximately 1.2 trillion RMB, which is only 4% of Nvidia's market value, suggesting a significant gap that may narrow in the next five years as China's computing power industry advances [7] - Major cities dominate the list, with Beijing leading with 19 companies, followed by Shanghai with 14, indicating that over 80% of the listed companies are based in first-tier cities [4]