AMEC(SH:688012) Huachuang Securities·2025-10-31 07:01Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expectation to outperform the benchmark index by over 20% in the next six months [6][22]. Core Insights - The company has achieved record high revenues and profits in Q3 2025, driven by the continued growth in etching and film deposition equipment, with Q3 revenue reaching 31.02 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 50.62% [6][7]. - The company’s revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 80.63 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 46.40%, with etching equipment contributing 61.01 billion yuan, a growth of approximately 38.26% [6][7]. - High R&D investment of 25.23 billion yuan in the first three quarters, representing 31.29% of revenue, supports accelerated technology iteration and strengthens competitive advantages [6][7]. Financial Performance Summary - For Q3 2025, the company reported a net profit of 5.05 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.50% [6][7]. - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 37.89%, down 5.84 percentage points year-on-year [6][7]. - The company’s total market capitalization is approximately 187.87 billion yuan, with a total share capital of 62.61 million shares [3][6]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The forecast for total revenue is projected to reach 119.53 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 31.9% [7]. - The expected net profit for 2025 is revised to 19.41 billion yuan, reflecting a decrease from previous estimates due to ongoing high R&D expenditures [6][7]. Market Position and Competitive Edge - The company has made significant breakthroughs in advanced etching and film deposition equipment, enhancing its market coverage in core semiconductor manufacturing processes [6][7]. - The ongoing domestic semiconductor equipment localization trend is expected to further benefit the company, particularly as demand for etching and film deposition equipment increases with the transition from 2D to 3D storage technologies [6][7].