AMEC(SH:688012) NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-09-03 08:47Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for the stock's performance in the next six months [6]. Core Insights - The company continues to experience high revenue growth, with a reported revenue of 4.961 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 43.88% [1][2]. - The company's net profit for the same period was 706 million yuan, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 36.62% [1]. - The growth in revenue is primarily driven by product iteration and the introduction of new products, despite a slight decline in gross margin to 39.86% [2]. - The company has a strong focus on research and development, with a R&D expense ratio of 22.50%, which has increased by 6.04% year-over-year [2]. Revenue and Profitability - In Q2 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 2.787 billion yuan, marking a year-over-year increase of 51.26% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 28.25% [1]. - The net profit for Q2 2025 was 393 million yuan, showing a year-over-year increase of 46.82% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 25.47% [1]. - The company anticipates that the impact of initial high costs from new product introductions will be one-time, with long-term gross margins expected to remain above 40% [2]. Product Development and Market Position - The etching equipment segment generated 3.781 billion yuan in revenue for the first half of 2025, with a year-over-year growth of approximately 40% [3]. - The company has introduced several new products aimed at advanced manufacturing processes, including the Primo SD-RIE and Primo Halona for 28nm and below processes [3]. - The company has also made significant advancements in its film equipment segment, with a notable 608.19% year-over-year increase in LPCVD equipment sales [4]. Financial Forecast - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 2.256 billion yuan, 3.163 billion yuan, and 4.305 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [4]. - Corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are expected to be 59, 42, and 31 for the same years [4].