Minsheng Securities·2025-08-31 05:22Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the electric equipment and new energy sector, including CATL, Keda, and others [5]. Core Insights - The electric equipment and new energy sector saw a weekly increase of 3.99%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, with lithium battery index showing the highest growth at 7.37% [1][4]. - NIO's new ES8 SUV has begun pre-sales, featuring advanced design and safety features, and is expected to enhance the competitive landscape in the electric vehicle market [2][9]. - The solar power generation capacity added in the first seven months of 2025 reached 223.25 GW, marking an 80.73% year-on-year increase, indicating strong growth in the renewable energy sector [3][32]. Summary by Sections New Energy Vehicles - NIO's ES8 pre-sale started on August 21, with prices starting at 416,800 RMB for the luxury version and 456,800 RMB for the signature version, set to launch in late September [2][9]. - The ES8 features a 5280mm length and 3130mm wheelbase, making it the largest pure electric SUV in China, with a 777L cargo capacity even with six passengers [10][11]. New Energy Generation - In the first seven months of 2025, solar power generation capacity increased by 223.25 GW, with a monthly addition of 11.04 GW in July, despite a year-on-year decline of 47.55% [3][32]. - The report highlights a significant increase in inverter exports, with a total of 37.109 billion RMB in the first seven months, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.87% [26]. Electric Equipment and Automation - The State Grid announced the results of its third high-voltage equipment tender for 2025, with a total value of 1.3 billion RMB, indicating ongoing investment in infrastructure [4]. - Key companies to watch include CATL, Keda, and others, which are expected to benefit from the growing demand in the electric equipment sector [4]. Company Profit Forecasts and Valuations - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for key companies, with CATL projected to have an EPS of 14.96 RMB in 2025, and a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 19 [5]. - Other companies like Keda and Daikin Heavy Industries are also rated as "Buy," with expected EPS growth in the coming years [5]. Industry Data Tracking - The report tracks lithium battery material prices, showing stability in prices for ternary cathode materials and slight fluctuations in other components [15][43]. - The solar industry is experiencing price adjustments, with polysilicon prices ranging from 50 to 55 RMB per kg, reflecting market dynamics and supply chain adjustments [35][36].