Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Huahong Semiconductor, with target prices set at HKD 52.7 for the Hong Kong stock and RMB 77.9 for the A-share, indicating potential upside of 18% and 17% respectively [2][6]. Core Insights - Huahong Semiconductor has demonstrated a consistent revenue growth of approximately 18% year-on-year over the past three quarters, supported by a recovery in downstream semiconductor demand and stable capacity release from its second 12-inch production line in Wuxi [2][3]. - The gross margin for the second quarter was reported at 10.9%, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.4 percentage points and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.7 percentage points, exceeding previous guidance and market expectations [3][10]. - The company has provided guidance for third-quarter revenue at a median of USD 630 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 20% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 11%, with a gross margin forecast of 11% [3][11]. Financial Performance Summary - For Q2 2025, Huahong Semiconductor reported revenue of USD 566 million, a year-on-year increase of 18% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5% [10]. - The net profit for Q2 2025 was USD 7.95 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 19% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 112% [10]. - The EBITDA forecast for 2025 is adjusted to USD 740 million, with a gross margin projected at 10.9% [12]. Valuation Metrics - The current EV/EBITDA and price-to-book ratios for Huahong Semiconductor are 13.0x and 1.5x respectively, indicating attractive valuation levels [2][18]. - The report adjusts the 2025 and 2026 net profit and EBITDA forecasts, with the 2025 target EV/EBITDA set at 16.5x, leading to the target price of HKD 52.7 [3][12].
华虹半导体（01347）：二季度毛利率及三季度指引超市场预期