Zhongyuan Securities·2025-11-21 09:06Key Points - The mechanical sector has seen a significant increase of 30.12% as of November 20, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 14.11 percentage points, ranking 6th among 30 sectors [5][14]. - The lithium battery equipment, basic components, and semiconductor equipment sub-sectors have shown strong growth, with increases of 103.2%, 58.93%, and 48.05% respectively [5][14]. - The report maintains a "stronger than market" investment rating for the mechanical industry, highlighting a new investment cycle and growth opportunities [5][6]. Mechanical Sector Performance - As of November 20, 2025, the mechanical sector's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 36.1, placing it in the 70.5 percentile of its 10-year historical range, indicating a higher valuation compared to historical averages [19][20]. - Among 632 listed companies in the mechanical sector, 549 have seen stock price increases in 2025, with a median increase of 30.23% [21][24]. New Recovery Cycle: Traditional Machinery Upgrading - The engineering machinery sector is entering a new equipment renewal cycle starting in 2025, driven by the aging of existing equipment and export expansion [25][28]. - Major products in the engineering machinery sector, such as excavators and loaders, have shown positive sales growth, with excavator sales reaching 192,135 units in the first ten months of 2025, a 17% year-on-year increase [28][29]. - The internationalization of engineering machinery is accelerating, with exports becoming a significant growth driver, as evidenced by excavator exports accounting for 53.21% of total sales in October 2025 [40][43]. New Technology Growth: Emerging Industries - The humanoid robot sector is experiencing a recovery, with mass production expected to drive significant market expansion [7][20]. - The AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) equipment sector is poised for rapid growth, benefiting from the fast development of the artificial intelligence industry [9][27]. - The lithium battery equipment sector is witnessing a rebound, with leading companies like Xian Dao Intelligent expected to benefit from the growing demand for solid-state battery equipment [9][35]. Investment Ratings and Key Targets - The report recommends key companies in the engineering machinery sector, including SANY Heavy Industry and XCMG, as primary investment targets due to their strong performance and growth potential [5][54]. - The focus on core components such as pumps, valves, and hydraulic cylinders is also emphasized as part of the investment strategy [54].