HGTECH(SZ:000988) Goldman Sachs·2025-04-21 03:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for HG Tech with a 12-month target price of Rmb54, indicating an upside potential of 43.9% from the current price of Rmb37.53 [11]. Core Insights - The significance of the 1Q25 earnings report is to alleviate concerns regarding the profitability of optical transceivers for domestic customers in China, with a pre-announced net profit range of Rmb390 million to Rmb440 million, translating to a 43% year-over-year increase [1][2]. - The strong profit forecast is attributed to the ramp-up of 400G optical transceivers driven by demand from China's cloud companies and equipment OEMs, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's performance in subsequent quarters [2]. - HG Tech is positioned as a key beneficiary of China's AI infrastructure investment, with limited exposure to tariff risks due to minimal sales to the US [3]. Revenue Mix and Market Segments - In 2024, the revenue mix for HG Tech is projected as follows: 30% from laser tools, 34% from networking (including optical transceivers), 31% from sensors, and 5% from other segments [8]. - The automotive market accounts for 60% of the revenue from sensors, with significant growth in orders for EVs (33% YoY) and shipbuilding tools (134% YoY) [8]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates ongoing product mix improvement in transceiver sales, particularly with the introduction of more 400G and 800G products, which is expected to drive margin expansion [2][9]. - Key questions for the upcoming earnings conference include the drivers behind the rebound in optical transceiver sales, progress on new products in the laser segment, and the outlook for 800G adoption in the China market [4].