NAURA(SZ:002371) HTSC·2025-11-02 07:26Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7] Core Views - The company has shown strong revenue growth in Q3 2025, with revenue reaching 11.16 billion RMB, a year-over-year increase of 39.19% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 40.63% [1][2] - The net profit for Q3 2025 was 1.92 billion RMB, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.6% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 18.13% [1][2] - The company is expected to benefit from the domestic semiconductor industry's expansion, particularly in advanced processes and storage, positioning itself as a key beneficiary [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue was 111.6 billion RMB, with a net profit margin of 17.23%, down 3.75 percentage points year-over-year [1][2] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 40.31%, showing a slight decline due to product mix changes [2][3] - The company has increased its R&D and management expenses, leading to a rise in the expense ratio to 22.32% [2] Product and Market Position - The company has seen significant revenue growth in its etching, thin film, thermal processing, and wet processing equipment segments, with revenues exceeding 50 billion RMB for etching and 65 billion RMB for thin film in the first half of 2025 [3] - The company has expanded its product matrix by entering the ion implantation equipment market and acquiring ChipSource, enhancing its competitive platform advantages [4] Future Outlook - The global market for 300mm wafer fab equipment is projected to reach 374 billion USD from 2026 to 2028, with China expected to lead in spending [4] - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted upwards, with expected revenues of 395.1 billion RMB in 2025, 481.6 billion RMB in 2026, and 597.7 billion RMB in 2027 [5] - The target price for the company's stock is set at 515.42 RMB, based on a 41.3 times PE ratio for 2026 [5]