Soochow Securities·2025-11-17 14:32Core Insights - The report highlights a significant turning point for the defense and military industry in 2025, with a strong recovery in both fundamentals and market performance, indicating a shift from policy expectations to actual performance realization [4][9][11] - The industry is entering a new phase characterized by rigid demand, structural upgrades, and improved financial health, with five core judgments outlined for 2026 [4][6][24] Industry Trends - The defense and military sector saw a cumulative increase of 16.39% in the Shenwan Defense Index by October 31, 2025, closely aligning with the performance of the CSI 300 index but lagging behind the growth-driven ChiNext index [9] - The market experienced a "Q1 bottoming, Q2 recovery, Q3 acceleration, and Q4 consolidation" rhythm, with the driving force shifting from policy expectations to performance realization [9][10] Financial Performance - The industry ended the "increasing revenue without increasing profit" dilemma, with significant improvements in operating cash flow and profitability quality, marking a transition to a new phase of high-quality development [4][24][26] - By November 10, 2025, the PE-TTM (excluding negative values) for the defense sector was approximately 70 times, indicating a structural revaluation rather than a systemic bubble [20][24] Revenue and Profitability - The report indicates a recovery in revenue and profit growth in 2025, with a notable increase in operating cash flow, signaling a turnaround from previous years of negative cash flow [24][31] - The industry experienced a significant rebound in profitability, with a 17.29% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders in Q3 2025, reflecting effective cost control and improved operational efficiency [26][31] Investment Focus - The investment strategy focuses on four main lines: the main battle equipment supply chain from a military trade perspective, advanced combat capabilities, military-civilian integration sectors, and reform and asset securitization [4][6][26] - Key companies to watch include AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and others involved in military trade and advanced combat technologies [4][6][26]