EBSCN·2025-12-26 13:33Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the machinery industry, indicating a positive outlook for investment returns over the next 6-12 months [1]. Core Insights - Domestic demand for excavators continues to grow, with November 2025 sales reaching 20,027 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.9%. Domestic sales accounted for 9,842 units, up 9.1% year-on-year. For the first 11 months of 2025, total excavator sales were 212,162 units, reflecting a 16.7% increase, with domestic sales at 108,187 units, up 18.6% [3][4]. - The report highlights a significant recovery in non-excavator machinery categories, with loader sales in November 2025 increasing by 29.4%, motor grader sales up 24.7%, and truck crane sales rising by 25.8% [3][4]. - The ongoing replacement cycle in the machinery sector is expected to drive sales growth, with an estimated compound annual growth rate of around 30% for replacement demand in the coming years [4]. - Positive fiscal policies are anticipated to stimulate infrastructure investment, ensuring sustained mid-term demand for machinery [5]. - Export performance remains strong, with excavator exports in November 2025 reaching 10,185 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%, and total export value for the first 11 months of 2025 at $53.76 billion, up 12.4% [6]. - The electric loader segment shows remarkable growth, with sales in November 2025 reaching 2,935 units, a 192.0% increase year-on-year, and an electricization rate of 25.7% [7]. - The commencement of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project is expected to further boost machinery demand, with projected equipment needs estimated between 120 billion to 180 billion RMB [9]. Summary by Sections Domestic Sales Performance - November 2025 excavator sales reached 20,027 units, with domestic sales at 9,842 units, marking a 9.1% increase year-on-year [3][14]. - Loader sales in November increased by 32.1%, with domestic sales up 29.4% [14]. Export Performance - Excavator exports in November 2025 totaled 10,185 units, reflecting an 18.8% year-on-year increase [6][14]. - The total export value for machinery in November was $5.23 billion, a 16.6% increase [6]. Future Growth Drivers - The report emphasizes the importance of ongoing fiscal policies to support infrastructure investment, which is expected to drive machinery demand [5]. - The electricization trend in machinery is highlighted, with significant growth in electric loader sales and an increasing electricization rate [7]. Key Companies Recommended - The report recommends several leading manufacturers, including SANY Heavy Industry, XCMG, Zoomlion, LiuGong, Shantui, and China Longgong, as well as component manufacturers like Hengli Hydraulic [10].