中材科技（002080）：业绩显著改善，特种电子布加速放量

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 36.24 [1][5]. Core Views - The company reported significant improvement in performance, with H1 2025 revenue and net profit reaching RMB 133.3 billion and RMB 10.0 billion, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 26.5% and 114.9% [1]. - The growth in revenue is attributed to notable increases in the fiberglass and wind blade businesses, along with the gradual ramp-up of special electronic fabrics [1][4]. - The company is expected to continue benefiting from its strong position in high-end electronic yarns and the overall improvement in its core business fundamentals [1]. Revenue and Profitability - In H1 2025, the company achieved sales volumes of 670,000 tons for fiberglass, 15 GW for wind blades, and 1.3 billion square meters for lithium membranes, with respective year-on-year changes of -1%, +103%, and +60% [2]. - Revenue from these segments was RMB 43.5 billion, RMB 52.0 billion, and RMB 9.3 billion, reflecting year-on-year growth of 13%, 84%, and 22% [2]. - The gross margin for fiberglass improved by 10.7 percentage points year-on-year to 26.0%, driven by rising fiberglass prices and product mix optimization [2]. Cost Management and Cash Flow - The company's expense ratio decreased to 11.5% in H1 2025, down 2.7 percentage points year-on-year, with reductions in sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios [3]. - Operating cash flow improved significantly, reaching RMB 19.9 billion, an increase of RMB 21.1 billion year-on-year, primarily due to higher revenue and improved collection efforts [3]. Special Electronic Fabrics - The company successfully achieved bulk supply of special electronic fabrics, with sales of 8.95 million meters in H1 2025, covering a full range of low dielectric and low expansion products [4]. - The company has expanded its production capacity, with a new line expected to be operational by the end of the year, which will further enhance its competitive position in the special electronic fabric market [4]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for 2025-2027 is projected at RMB 1.15, RMB 1.38, and RMB 1.62, respectively [5]. - The company is valued based on a segmented approach, with a target market value of RMB 609 billion, corresponding to the target price of RMB 36.24 [5].