Soochow Securities·2025-08-24 10:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Overweight" for the machinery equipment industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the sustained performance of the engineering machinery and oil service equipment sectors, driven by domestic and international demand cycles [2][3] - The PCB equipment sector is expected to benefit from high demand in downstream applications, particularly in AI computing servers, leading to significant growth opportunities [4][19] Summary by Sections Engineering Machinery - Domestic excavator sales reached 72,943 units from January to July 2025, a year-on-year increase of 22.3%, while loader sales were 40,171 units, up 20.4% [2] - The report anticipates a 2-3 year upward cycle in domestic demand, supported by replacement logic and improved funding [2] - Key companies in this sector include Sany Heavy Industry, XCMG, and LiuGong, with Sany reporting a revenue of 44.78 billion yuan in H1 2025, a 14.6% increase year-on-year [2] Oil Service Equipment - The oil service equipment sector is benefiting from high demand in the Middle East, with projected investments in energy projects reaching $50.28 billion from 2020 to 2024 [3] - Key players like Jereh and Neway are expected to see significant revenue growth, with Jereh's revenue growth projected at 49% in Q2 2025 [3] - The Middle East market for oil service equipment is estimated to be worth at least $10 billion, indicating substantial growth potential for Chinese companies [3] PCB Equipment - The PCB market is projected to grow significantly due to the surge in AI computing server demand, with the PCB downstream market expected to reach 10.916 billion yuan in 2024, a 33% increase year-on-year [4] - The report emphasizes the importance of high-end HDI boards, with a projected growth rate of 40.2% for boards with 18 layers or more in 2024 [4][20] - Major players in the PCB equipment sector include Dazhu CNC and Xinqiao Technology, with Dazhu reporting a net profit of 263 million yuan in H1 2025, an increase of 83.82% year-on-year [5][21] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on key players in the PCB production process, particularly in drilling, exposure, and electroplating segments, highlighting companies like Dazhu CNC and Eastway Technology [6][21] - For engineering machinery, companies such as Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG are highlighted as key beneficiaries of upcoming large-scale infrastructure projects [25][26]