1Q25业绩符合预期，毛利率持续承压

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price raised to HKD 37.5, reflecting a potential upside of 15.6% from the current price of HKD 32.45 [1][3]. Core Insights - The company reported a 1Q25 revenue of USD 541 million, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%, driven by a 42% increase in wafer shipments, despite ongoing price pressures [1]. - The gross margin for 1Q25 was 9.2%, which is below market expectations and the guidance range, but improved from the previous year [1]. - Management expects 2Q25 revenue to be in the range of USD 550-570 million, indicating a year-on-year growth of 17% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 3% [1]. - The semiconductor industry is expected to benefit from accelerated domestic substitution processes amid increasing geopolitical risks [1][7]. Financial Summary - For FY25E, the company is projected to achieve revenue of USD 2.317 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.6% [2][8]. - The gross margin is expected to recover to 10.6% in FY25E and further to 16.8% in FY26E [7][8]. - Net profit for FY25E is estimated at USD 24 million, with a significant recovery projected for FY26E at USD 253 million [2][8]. Market Position - The company maintains high capacity utilization rates of 100% for 8-inch and 105% for 12-inch factories, with new capacity expected to contribute to revenue starting from 1Q25 [7]. - Approximately 82% of the company's revenue is derived from China, with 9.4% from North America, positioning it favorably amid rising tariffs and export restrictions [7]. Valuation Metrics - The target price adjustment is based on a forecasted price-to-book ratio of 1.35 times for FY25, which is in line with the historical average [7]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately HKD 42.477 billion [3]. Shareholder Structure - Major shareholders include Shanghai Huahong International Co., Ltd. with 26.4% and Xinxin (Hong Kong) Investment Co., Ltd. with 13.0% [4]. Stock Performance - The stock has shown a 22.7% return over the past three months and a 41.7% return over the past six months [5].