XfmGroup(SH:603225) Changjiang Securities·2025-09-07 23:30Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 33.49 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 710 million yuan, up 17.3% year-on-year, and the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 660 million yuan, an increase of 22.5% year-on-year. In Q2 alone, the revenue reached 18.93 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.6% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 30.1%. The net profit for Q2 was 400 million yuan, up 22.2% year-on-year and 31.4% quarter-on-quarter, with the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses also at 400 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 29.4% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 53.6% [5][6][10] Summary by Sections Company Performance - The company has increased its production capacity, with the total annual capacity of polyester filament rising by 650,000 tons to 8.45 million tons by the end of 2025. The PTA total annual capacity has reached 7.7 million tons. In H1 2025, the sales volumes for various products were 2.416 million tons for POY, 717,000 tons for FDY, 440,000 tons for DTY, 637,000 tons for polyester staple fiber, and 1.088 million tons for PTA, with year-on-year changes of +3.8%, +2.4%, +21.6%, +2.3%, and +380.3% respectively [10] Market Outlook - The upcoming peak season in September and October, combined with industry self-discipline, is expected to lead to marginal improvements in market conditions. As of August 22, 2025, the operating rates for weaving and texturing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have increased significantly, indicating a recovery in demand. The inventory levels for POY, FDY, and DTY have decreased, suggesting a positive trend as the peak season approaches [10] Industry Dynamics - The expansion of production capacity in the polyester filament industry is slowing down, with a projected year-on-year decrease of 2.3% in total capacity for 2024. The industry concentration is expected to continue increasing, which will improve the supply-demand balance in the medium to long term. The anticipated new annual capacity for 2025 is about 2 million tons, with a low growth rate expected for 2026 [10] Financial Projections - The company is expected to benefit from the rising demand for polyester filament, with projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 being 1.64 billion yuan, 2.29 billion yuan, and 2.70 billion yuan respectively [10]