Dongguan Securities·2025-07-18 14:49Investment Rating - The mechanical equipment industry is rated as "Standard Allocation" indicating that the industry index is expected to perform within ±10% of the market index over the next six months [80]. Core Insights - The mechanical equipment sector has shown a strong performance, with a bi-weekly increase of 3.71%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.04 percentage points, ranking 6th among 31 industries [13][14]. - The excavator sales in the first half of 2025 have seen a year-on-year growth of 22.90% in domestic sales and 10.19% in exports, indicating a recovery in demand [3][77]. - The robotics sector is experiencing upward momentum due to significant contracts and acquisitions, suggesting a shift towards higher industry concentration as weaker competitors are phased out [3][77]. Summary by Sections Market Review - As of July 17, 2025, the mechanical equipment industry has increased by 3.71% bi-weekly, outperforming the CSI 300 index [13]. - The engineering machinery sector has the highest increase among sub-sectors at 4.26% [19]. Valuation Situation - The overall PE TTM for the mechanical equipment sector is 27.86 times, with sub-sectors showing varied valuations: General Equipment at 35.77 times, Specialized Equipment at 26.85 times, and Engineering Machinery at 20.43 times [2][23]. Stock Performance - The top three stocks in the mechanical equipment sector by bi-weekly increase are Degute (52.22%), Sanchuan Wisdom (44.50%), and Zhongdali De (37.66%) [2][20]. - The stocks with the largest declines include Dongwei Technology (-14.99%), Weilong Shares (-14.52%), and Weima Agricultural Machinery (-12.80%) [2][21]. Industry News - Significant contracts in the robotics sector, including a 1.24 billion yuan project, are expected to enhance market dynamics and growth potential [3][73]. - The average operating rate for engineering machinery in the first half of 2025 was reported at 44.81%, with a notable increase in operational hours [73]. Recommendations - Companies to watch include Huichuan Technology (300124) and Green Harmonic (688017) in the robotics sector, and Sany Heavy Industry (600031) and Hengli Hydraulic (601100) in engineering machinery, due to their strong market positions and growth potential [77][78].