新宙邦（300037）：Q4业绩略超预期

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 78.00 [1][6]. Core Views - The company's Q4 performance slightly exceeded expectations, driven by increased demand for energy storage and battery chemicals, resulting in a revenue of RMB 9.639 billion for 2025, a year-on-year increase of 22.84% [1]. - The company is expected to see further growth in the shipment of organic fluorine products and a gradual reduction in losses from Haidefu, with capacitors showing profit elasticity as new products ramp up [1]. - The report highlights the anticipated recovery of 6F prices in the peak season of 2026, which is expected to contribute positively to profitability [3]. Summary by Sections Q4 Performance - In Q4, the company reported revenue of RMB 3.023 billion, a year-on-year increase of 38.7% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.6%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 350 million, up 45.5% year-on-year [2]. - The profitability in Q4 was attributed to price increases in electrolyte raw materials, particularly 6F and additives, which contributed to excess profits [2]. Price Trends and Capacity Expansion - As of February 10, 2026, the price of 6F was RMB 130,000 per ton, down from an average of RMB 180,000 per ton in December, primarily due to seasonal inventory increases. However, limited new production capacity is expected to be released in 2026, which may lead to a price rebound in the peak season [3]. - The company plans to expand its overseas production capacity, including a RMB 200 million investment in Poland for an additional 50,000 tons of electrolyte production and a USD 260 million investment in Saudi Arabia for lithium battery materials [4]. Product Applications and Future Outlook - The company's fluorinated cooling liquids have achieved mass application in semiconductor cooling, data center immersion cooling, and precision instrument cleaning. The upcoming production of high-end fluorochemical products is expected to significantly increase capacity and market opportunities [5]. - The report anticipates an increase in revenue from the electrolyte business, with revised revenue estimates for 2025-2027 reflecting a positive outlook due to high prices and increased production capacity [12].