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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" for the stock 兴业银锡 (000426.SZ) with projected EPS growth from 0.86 in 2024 to 1.76 in 2027, and a decreasing PE ratio from 18.90 to 10.05 over the same period [5]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant misunderstanding regarding silver's price drivers, emphasizing that while industrial demand constitutes nearly 60% of silver's usage, its long-term price correlation is more closely aligned with gold rather than industrial factors [1][11]. - Investment demand is identified as the primary driver of silver's total demand fluctuations, with a noted decline from a peak of 10,522 tons in 2022 to an estimated 5,939 tons in 2024 due to Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. However, the report suggests that there is substantial demand elasticity in this sector, which could counterbalance the impact of rising silver prices on industrial demand [1][18]. - The report argues against the notion that declining photovoltaic (PV) demand will negatively impact silver, citing historical trends where investment demand has compensated for drops in industrial demand. The PV sector contributed 78% of silver's demand growth from 2019 to 2024, despite concerns about slowing growth [2][24][25]. - The report also discusses the silver-gold ratio, suggesting that historical patterns indicate silver often outperforms gold during economic recoveries, even in periods of stagflation. The analysis of past market conditions shows that silver prices can rise significantly, even when industrial demand is under pressure [3][37][38]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Misconceptions about Silver's Price Drivers - Silver's long-term price trends are more aligned with gold than industrial demand, which primarily affects short-term fluctuations [1][14]. - Investment demand is the dominant factor influencing silver's price, with a strong positive correlation observed [1][18]. Section 2: Photovoltaic Demand and Silver - The photovoltaic sector has been a major growth driver for silver demand, with expectations of continued demand despite potential slowdowns [2][24]. - Historical data indicates that declines in specific industrial demands, such as photography, did not hinder silver's performance in past bull markets [2][25]. Section 3: Silver-Gold Ratio and Economic Conditions - The report highlights that silver has historically outperformed gold during economic recoveries, even in stagflation scenarios [3][37]. - The potential for silver price increases remains strong, supported by historical performance during similar economic conditions [3][38].