HTSC·2025-05-15 02:30Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [8] Core Viewpoints - The recent reduction in tariffs between the US and China is expected to significantly benefit sectors such as energy storage, photovoltaics, and AIDC, leading to profit recovery and valuation restoration [1][6] - The report recommends key companies including CATL, Sungrow, Canadian Solar, Megmeet, and Huaneng Electric [1][6] Summary by Sections Tariff Adjustments - The recent negotiations resulted in a larger-than-expected reduction in tariffs, with the effective tax rates for various segments calculated as follows: 1. Energy storage batteries/systems: 40.9% (expected to rise to 58.4% by 2026) 2. Lithium battery materials: 56%-60.8% 3. Inverters: 57.5% [2] Energy Storage Sector - High tariffs previously led to order cancellations and a slowdown in new orders for energy storage companies. The recent tariff reductions are expected to restore profitability for companies heavily exposed to the US market, with recommendations for Sungrow and CATL [3][6] Photovoltaic Sector - The impact of tariff adjustments on photovoltaic companies is deemed limited, as most domestic companies export through overseas bases. The adjustment is expected to improve market sentiment and support valuation recovery, particularly benefiting Canadian Solar due to its US production capacity [4][6] AIDC Sector - Concerns regarding reduced overseas demand due to high tariffs have diminished. The recent tariff cuts are expected to restore valuations for AIDC-related companies, with recommendations for Megmeet and Huaneng Electric [5][6] Company Recommendations - CATL: Expected to maintain a strong market position with a projected net profit of 66.62 billion CNY in 2025 [13] - Sungrow: Anticipated revenue growth of 7.76% in 2024, with a strong outlook for its energy storage business [13] - Canadian Solar: Despite a projected decline in net profit due to tariffs, its US production capacity is expected to mitigate some impacts [13] - Megmeet: Expected to benefit from its diversified layout and strong demand in data center products [13] - Huaneng Electric: Anticipated growth in its wind and energy storage segments, maintaining a positive outlook [14]