XUSHENG(SH:603305) HTSC·2025-09-02 09:09Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 21.37 [1][5]. Core Views - The company has shown signs of recovery in Q2 with a revenue increase of 3.89% year-on-year, and the H1 revenue from the energy storage business reached approximately RMB 300 million [2][3]. - The company is expanding its production capacity both domestically and internationally, with a focus on new business areas such as energy storage, robotics, and magnesium alloy [4]. - The profitability is improving, with a Q2 gross margin of 22.75%, reflecting a sequential increase due to lower raw material costs and a higher proportion of revenue from emerging businesses [3]. Revenue Summary - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of RMB 2.096 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2.47%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 201 million, down 24.22% year-on-year [1]. - Q2 revenue was RMB 1.05 billion, showing a year-on-year decrease of 2.41% but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.77% [1][2]. Profitability Summary - The Q2 gross margin increased by 1.95 percentage points sequentially, attributed to lower aluminum prices and a higher revenue contribution from the energy storage business [3]. - The Q2 net profit margin was 10.00%, indicating a marginal improvement despite some losses from fair value changes and asset impairments [3]. Growth Prospects - The company is expected to see a rebound in revenue and profit from 2025 to 2027, with projected revenues of RMB 5.6 billion, RMB 6.8 billion, and RMB 8.1 billion respectively [5]. - The energy storage business is being positioned as a second growth curve, with ongoing efforts to secure new customer orders [2][4]. Valuation Metrics - The company is valued at a PE ratio of 36.2 times for 2025, with a target price adjustment from RMB 15.53 to RMB 21.37 [5][8]. - The market capitalization is approximately RMB 13.642 billion, with a closing price of RMB 14.31 as of September 1 [8].