Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 510 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.3%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 10 million yuan, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was a loss of 4 million yuan [2][4] - In the second quarter of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 267 million yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of 17.88% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.17%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 3 million yuan, indicating a turnaround from losses, although the net profit excluding non-recurring items was a loss of 5 million yuan [2][4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company’s negative electrode coating agent shipments are expected to continue growing year-on-year, with a production capacity of 70,000 tons per year and a utilization rate exceeding 105%. The gross margin for the negative electrode coating materials business improved to 10.83%, up by 8.08 percentage points year-on-year due to increased operational efficiency and cost reduction [10] - The sales expenses increased significantly by 294.98% year-on-year, primarily due to increased logistics costs, leasing fees, and stock incentive plans. Overall, the estimated net profit per ton, including by-products, turned positive [10] Market Outlook - Looking ahead, the prices of coating agents are expected to stabilize and recover, with expectations for price support due to the reduction of excess capacity. The trend towards fast charging is likely to increase the proportion of high-temperature products, and the integration of the Dalian ethylene tar base and the expansion of low-cost new bases are anticipated to improve profitability [10] - The company is also advancing its carbon fiber business layout, and breakthroughs in the semiconductor sector could further enhance profitability [10]
信德新材（301349）：2025年半年报分析：农副产品库存拖累利润，静待价格修复和盈利改善