计算机行业 2026 年度投资策略：AI 变革前夜，聚焦应用巨头与基础资源

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the software and services sector [11]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the darkest period has passed, and AI is driving a new round of transformation cycles. Cost reduction is driving profit recovery, while insufficient demand remains a core contradiction in the sector. The revenue growth rate for the sector is expected to remain low from 2022 to 2024, with a weak recovery anticipated in 2025. The apparent profit growth is significantly driven by cost control measures [7][20]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The computer industry is experiencing a weak recovery in 2025, with total revenue reaching 482.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. The contract liabilities in the computer industry reached 95.57 billion yuan by Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.6% [20][23]. AI and Application Focus - The report emphasizes that the current narrative in the sector revolves around the application of AI. The AI application monetization is still in its early stages, and the focus should be on application giants and foundational resources. The competition in the model side is intensifying, with leading models like GPT-5 and Gemini-3 exploring commercial monetization paths [7][9]. Infrastructure and Resource Allocation - The report highlights that the AI-driven arms race is beneficial for foundational resources, particularly in cloud computing and domestic computing power. Major companies are increasing capital expenditures (Capex) to enhance future competitiveness rather than immediate profits. The domestic token market is expected to see significant growth in the coming year, further boosting demand for computing power [8][9]. Market Dynamics - The report notes that the computer sector has undergone various phases in 2025, including "main line convergence" and "wide fluctuations." As of December 14, 2025, the Yangtze Computer Index has risen by 17.7%, ranking 16th among primary industries [7][33]. Profitability and Valuation - The apparent profit growth for the computer industry in Q1-Q3 2025 reached 12.41 billion yuan, a substantial increase of 184.0% year-on-year. The industry’s gross profit margin stabilized at 31.71%, with a decrease of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year. The report indicates that the overall valuation of the sector remains relatively high, with the latest PE-TTM at 65.31 times, placing it in the 86th percentile since 2016 [23][26]. Application and Model Development - The report stresses the importance of digital infrastructure as a prerequisite for AI implementation. It identifies potential early adopters in various sectors such as creative industries, customer service, e-commerce, recruitment, taxation, multimodal applications, and judicial scenarios [9][49]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates that 2026 will be a pivotal year for AI, with significant advancements in model capabilities and task performance. The competition among major players is expected to intensify, leading to a critical period for market share acquisition [9][49].