Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Ding Tai Gao Ke and Zhong Tu Gao Xin, and a "Buy" rating for Da Zu Suo Kong and Ying Nuo Ji Guo [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the strong demand for AI infrastructure driving a new expansion cycle in the PCB industry, with significant investments from global tech giants [15] - The PCB equipment sector is experiencing accelerated upgrades, presenting opportunities for domestic manufacturers due to rising precision and complexity requirements [10][11] - The report emphasizes the importance of core consumables like drilling needles, which are expected to see significant growth in both volume and price due to AI-driven demand [9] Industry Overview - The PCB industry is projected to grow from $73.57 billion in 2024 to $96.4 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 5.6% [15][22] - The global PCB market is expected to see a revenue increase of 7.6% and a production increase of 7.8% in 2025, driven by AI infrastructure investments [15] - The demand for high-layer and HDI boards is expected to grow significantly, with 18-layer and above boards projected to see a 40.2% increase in market value in 2024 [18][22] Key Companies and Their Forecasts - Ding Tai Gao Ke is expected to achieve an EPS of 0.99 yuan in 2025, with a PE ratio of 141.99, maintaining a "Strong Buy" rating [4] - Zhong Tu Gao Xin is forecasted to have an EPS of 0.51 yuan in 2025, with a PE ratio of 57.05, also rated as "Strong Buy" [4] - Da Zu Suo Kong is projected to have an EPS of 1.77 yuan in 2025, with a PE ratio of 68.67, rated as "Buy" [4] - Ying Nuo Ji Guo is expected to achieve an EPS of 0.30 yuan in 2025, with a PE ratio of 152.09, rated as "Buy" [4] Market Trends - The report identifies a shift towards high-end PCB products driven by AI applications, with increasing requirements for precision and complexity in manufacturing processes [10][11] - The demand for PCB drilling equipment is expected to grow from $1.47 billion in 2024 to $2.40 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 10.3% [35] - The exposure equipment market is projected to grow from $1.20 billion in 2024 to $1.94 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 10% [43] Competitive Landscape - Domestic manufacturers are gaining market share in high-end PCB equipment, with companies like Da Zu Suo Kong and Xin Qi Wei Zhuang making significant strides against foreign competitors [11][42] - The report notes that the competitive landscape for drilling needles is favorable for domestic firms, with Ding Tai Gao Ke leading the global market share [9][18]