Autowell(SH:688516) HTSC·2025-08-27 11:34Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy" with a target price of RMB 56.00 [7][8]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 3.379 billion for H1 2025, a decrease of 23.57% year-on-year, and a net profit of RMB 308 million, down 59.54% year-on-year, primarily due to cyclical adjustments in the photovoltaic industry and slower customer acceptance [1]. - The company is optimistic about future growth in the semiconductor and lithium battery sectors under its platform strategy, which is expected to open a second growth curve [4]. - The company is actively expanding into higher-margin overseas markets, with overseas revenue reaching RMB 792 million in H1 2025, an increase of 10.10% year-on-year, and accounting for 23.44% of total revenue [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For H1 2025, the company's gross margin was 27.71%, and the net margin was 8.49%, both down year-on-year by 6.10 percentage points and 9.70 percentage points respectively. However, Q2 2025 showed a gross margin of 28.32%, reflecting a marginal recovery [3]. - The operating cash flow significantly improved, with H1 2025 showing a net cash flow of RMB 475 million, compared to a negative RMB 40 million in H1 2024 [3]. Business Development - The company has made progress in its platform strategy, with new semiconductor equipment orders exceeding RMB 90 million in H1 2025, nearing the total for the entire year of 2024. Key clients include major players in the industry [4]. - In the lithium battery and energy storage equipment sector, the company has secured orders from well-known clients such as Canadian Solar and Trina Storage, and its energy storage production line has received CE certification, facilitating overseas market expansion [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company's net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been revised down to RMB 629 million, RMB 670 million, and RMB 791 million, respectively, reflecting a decrease of 25%, 21%, and 13% due to pressures in the photovoltaic sector [5]. - The target price has been raised to RMB 56.00, based on an estimated PE of 28 times for 2025, up from a previous estimate of RMB 48.06 [5].