Dongguan Securities·2025-08-15 08:01Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Weight" rating for the mechanical equipment industry, indicating that the industry index is expected to perform within ±10% of the market index over the next six months [44]. Core Insights - In July 2025, excavator sales showed a trend of "not weak in the off-season," with domestic and overseas demand remaining strong, supporting long-term domestic demand due to the gradual implementation of major domestic projects [4][41]. - The mechanical equipment sector has outperformed the CSI 300 index, with a year-to-date increase of 23.25%, surpassing the index by 17.19 percentage points [5][13]. - The report highlights the positive impact of government subsidies for robots and the opening of the World Robot Conference, which is expected to stimulate the robotics sector [4][41]. Summary by Sections Market Review - As of August 14, 2025, the mechanical equipment industry has increased by 6.72% in the past two weeks, ranking third among 31 sectors [5][13]. - The specialized equipment sector showed the highest increase of 7.76%, followed by general equipment at 7.48% and automation equipment at 7.25% [19][21]. Valuation Situation - The current PE ratio for the mechanical equipment sector is 30.34, with specialized equipment at 30.28 and general equipment at 39.11 [23][24]. - The report indicates that the current valuation is 15.79% higher than the one-year average for the mechanical equipment sector [23]. Data Updates - In July 2025, major manufacturers sold 17,138 excavators, a year-on-year increase of 25.19%, with domestic sales up 17.20% and exports up 31.87% [39]. Industry News - The establishment of the New Tibet Railway and the promotion of intelligent robotics in cities like Beijing and Shanghai are expected to enhance infrastructure and robotics development [39]. Company Announcements - Companies such as SANY Heavy Industry and Hengli Hydraulic are highlighted for their strong market positions and expected growth due to increased domestic demand for excavators and hydraulic components [42].