Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-11-05 08:33Investment Rating - The report suggests increasing attention to the military industry, focusing on elastic and thematic varieties, with a positive outlook for the sector as it enters a growth cycle driven by the 14th Five-Year Plan [4][5][6]. Core Viewpoints - The military industry is experiencing important marginal changes, with overall revenue and performance yet to recover. The industry saw a year-on-year revenue decline of 1.68% and a net profit decline of 10.95% for Q1-Q3 2025 [4][5][21]. - Profitability across various equipment sectors and industry chain segments has slightly decreased, but there is potential for improvement as scale effects become evident [4][5][23]. - Operational indicators show stable growth, indicating sustained industry prosperity, with significant increases in inventory and contract liabilities [4][5][26]. Summary by Sections 1. Revenue and Profit - The military industry reported a revenue of 483.6 billion yuan for Q1-Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 1.68%. The decline is attributed to the need for recovery in industry demand [18][21]. - The aviation sector contributed the most to the industry's revenue and net profit, accounting for 46% and 58% respectively in Q1-Q3 2025 [38][42]. 2. Profitability Indicators - The overall gross margin and net margin for the military industry were 18.04% and 5.07% respectively, both showing a decline compared to previous years due to product price fluctuations and rising fixed costs [23][25]. - The military electronics sector maintained the highest profitability levels, while other sectors experienced slight fluctuations in margins [4][5][23]. 3. Operational Indicators - Key operational metrics such as inventory, accounts payable, and contract liabilities have shown significant year-on-year increases, indicating robust demand and production readiness [4][5][26]. - As of Q3 2025, the military industry had an inventory of 366.9 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 13.19%, and contract liabilities of 220.4 billion yuan, reflecting a 30.96% increase [26][27]. 4. Key Companies to Watch - High-end combat capabilities: Companies such as AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, and others are highlighted as key players [6]. - New quality combat capabilities: Companies like Unisoc, Raycus Laser, and others are noted for their potential in the evolving military landscape [6].