利元亨（688499）：锂电设备行业回暖在即，固态电池构筑成长空间

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [7][16]. Core Viewpoints - The lithium battery equipment industry is expected to recover, with solid-state batteries creating growth opportunities [7]. - The company is positioned to benefit from the domestic lithium battery production expansion, as major manufacturers restart capacity [8]. - The company is accelerating its overseas expansion, with multiple equipment deliveries to clients in North America, Asia, and Europe [9]. - The company has seen a significant increase in high-margin consumer lithium battery equipment orders, which is expected to improve its operational performance [10]. - The company is advancing its solid-state battery initiatives, having successfully bid for its first complete line of sulfide solid-state battery equipment [11]. - The company reported a turnaround to profitability in Q1 2025, with cost reduction and efficiency measures showing initial results [12][14]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve a net profit of 0.6 billion, 1.3 billion, and 1.6 billion yuan for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 96, 43, and 33 [16]. - Revenue forecasts indicate a total revenue of 2.48 billion yuan in 2024, with a significant recovery expected in subsequent years [18]. - The gross margin is anticipated to improve significantly, with consumer lithium battery equipment expected to have a gross margin of approximately 26% in 2024 [10].