SCC(SZ:002916) Bank of China Securities·2025-10-31 08:45Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1][5]. Core Views - The company has shown robust growth in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by the AI PCB and storage sectors, with a positive outlook for the packaging substrate market [3][8]. - The report highlights the company's strategic investments in high-end PCB capacity and the expected benefits from rising BT substrate prices due to material supply constraints [8]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of RMB 167.54 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.39%, and a net profit of RMB 23.26 billion, up 56.30% year-on-year [8]. - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 28.20%, an increase of 2.30 percentage points year-on-year [8]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company is projected to achieve revenues of RMB 230.02 billion, RMB 321.10 billion, and RMB 419.23 billion for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [5]. - The expected net profits for the same years are RMB 33.41 billion, RMB 58.16 billion, and RMB 76.43 billion, respectively [5]. Valuation Metrics - The report provides earnings per share (EPS) estimates of RMB 5.01, RMB 8.72, and RMB 11.46 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 46.6, 26.8, and 20.4 [5][7]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately RMB 155.64 billion [3]. Market Trends - The report notes a significant increase in demand for high-speed PCBs in communication and data center sectors, particularly for products related to AI and high-performance computing [8]. - The tightening supply of T-Glass fiberglass materials is expected to lead to price increases for BT substrates, benefiting the company's operations [8].