Dongguan Securities·2025-11-21 09:40Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the lithium battery industry, indicating an expectation that the industry index will outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [50]. Core Insights - The lithium battery index has seen a decline of 4.16% over the past two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.43 percentage points. However, year-to-date, the lithium battery index has increased by 51.13%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 35.12 percentage points [2][13]. - Recent price increases in lithium carbonate, lithium iron phosphate, and hexafluorophosphate lithium (6F) have been noted, particularly a significant rise in 6F prices [6][46]. - The overall demand for lithium batteries remains strong, driven by the booming electric vehicle market, which has seen a monthly sales record in October, with a market penetration rate exceeding 50% [6][46]. Price Changes in the Lithium Battery Supply Chain - As of November 20, 2025, the average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate is 93,700 CNY/ton, reflecting a 17.42% increase over the past two weeks. Lithium hydroxide prices have remained stable at 72,200 CNY/ton [4][27]. - Lithium iron phosphate prices have risen to 38,100 CNY/ton, up 9.64% in the same period. Prices for NCM523, NCM622, and NCM811 have also seen slight increases [30]. - The price of hexafluorophosphate lithium has surged to 175,000 CNY/ton, marking a 47.06% increase [34]. Market Outlook - The report expresses optimism for the overall demand for lithium batteries in the coming year, with an improving supply-demand balance in the industry. However, it notes that the first quarter is typically a slow season for electric vehicle sales, and production rates may decline towards the end of the year [6][46]. - The ongoing development of solid-state batteries is expected to create new demand for materials and equipment in the supply chain, with significant advancements anticipated in the coming years [6][46]. Company Performance Highlights - Notable companies in the lithium battery supply chain have shown significant stock performance, with ST Huzong, Tianhua New Energy, and Haike New Source leading the gains in the past two weeks [14][17]. - The report suggests focusing on leading companies with technological and cost advantages across various segments of the supply chain, particularly those involved in solid-state battery technology [6][46].