ZHESHANG SECURITIES·2025-05-16 10:20Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The engineering machinery industry is experiencing a positive cycle driven by both domestic and overseas demand, with significant revenue growth and improved profitability expected in 2024 and Q1 2025 [3][4] - The "Belt and Road" initiative is expected to boost exports, with a notable increase in overseas market share and a recovery in the domestic cycle anticipated [4][5] Revenue Growth - In 2024, the total revenue of the five major engineering machinery manufacturers reached 259.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3% [6][11] - In Q1 2025, the total revenue reached 72.6 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 12% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11% [6][11] Profitability Improvement - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the five major manufacturers in 2024 was 17.9 billion, up 19% year-on-year [24] - In Q1 2025, the net profit reached 6.8 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 42% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 164% [24] Export Growth - In April 2025, export sales reached 9,595 units, a year-on-year increase of 19.3%, with the "Belt and Road" region accounting for 64% of the total export value in Q1 2025, up 15% year-on-year [4][5] Domestic Market Recovery - Domestic sales in April 2025 reached 12,547 units, a year-on-year increase of 16.4%, indicating a recovery in the domestic cycle [4][5] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on industry leaders such as SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Shantui, and others, while also paying attention to companies like Noli [5] Cash Flow and Financial Health - Operating cash flow for the five major manufacturers increased by 75% in 2024 and by 16% in Q1 2025, indicating improved operational quality [59][62] - The asset-liability ratio for 2024 and Q1 2025 was 57%, showing a year-on-year decrease of 1.7 percentage points and 1.1 percentage points, respectively [65]