Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company has significantly improved its performance in 2024, achieving a revenue of 3.61 billion yuan (up 13.6% year-on-year) and a net profit of 210 million yuan (up 164.1% year-on-year) [1][2]. - The improvement in performance is attributed to optimization in business and product structure, enhanced contract quality, and increased operational efficiency [1]. - The company is focusing on high-end scientific instruments, with its subsidiary, Puyutech, achieving a revenue of 1.45 billion yuan (up 20.5% year-on-year) and a net profit turnaround to 133 million yuan [3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a gross margin of 44.4%, an increase of 3.2 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The operating cash flow improved significantly, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 690 million yuan, up 152.3% year-on-year [2]. - The company expects revenues of 4.12 billion yuan, 4.72 billion yuan, and 5.42 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding net profits of 340 million yuan, 480 million yuan, and 670 million yuan [4][5]. Business Strategy - The company is optimizing its business layout to focus on high-end scientific instruments, which is expected to drive future revenue growth [3]. - The product matrix is continuously improving, with a focus on high-end mass spectrometry and life sciences, which are anticipated to enhance revenue and profit [3]. - The company has announced a cash dividend of 2.50 yuan per 10 shares, reflecting its strong financial position [3].

Group 1: Shijia Photon - Shijia Photon is expected to continue revenue and profit growth in Q1 2025, driven by demand for computing power and rapid growth in the data communication market [1] - The overseas revenue proportion is projected to reach 26% by the end of 2024, with an increase in Q1 2025, while gross margin improvement is attributed to resource allocation, scale effects, and customer structure adjustments [1] - Increased borrowing is due to capacity expansion, raw material reserves, equity acquisitions in industry funds, and liquidity reserves [1] - The company is developing new types of cables, including high-temperature resistant and liquid-cooled cables, to meet the growing demand from data center wiring [1] Group 2: JuGuang Technology - Changes in tariff policies have raised procurement costs for scientific instruments but present strategic opportunities for domestic manufacturers [2] - The company's business restructuring has improved gross margins and reduced costs, with plans to increase investment in advantageous business areas [2] - The subsidiary Lingxi Optoelectronics is experiencing rapid growth in contracts for high-precision greenhouse gas analyzers, indicating a positive future outlook [2] Group 3: NewEase - NewEase achieved a revenue of 8.647 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 179.15%, with a net profit of 2.838 billion yuan, up 312.26% [3] - In Q1 2025, revenue reached 4.052 billion yuan, and net profit was 1.573 billion yuan, reflecting growth rates of 264.13% and 384.54% respectively [3] - The company is focusing on domestic market opportunities and has a dedicated team to track progress, with no significant changes in overseas market demand observed [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the environmental sector is "Positive" [2] Core Viewpoints - The increase in import costs for scientific instruments is accelerating the process of domestic substitution, driven by new tariffs imposed on U.S. imports [3][16] - The Chinese mass spectrometer market is expected to reach a sales volume of 23 billion yuan by 2026, doubling from 2021 levels [19] - The report highlights the importance of domestic production in the face of U.S. export controls on critical technologies, with approximately 42% of the U.S. control list affecting scientific instruments [16][26] Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of April 11, the environmental sector index fell by 4.92%, underperforming the broader market, which saw a decline of 3.11% [9][11] - Specific sub-sectors such as water treatment and solid waste management experienced declines of 6.50% and 5.87%, respectively [11] Industry Dynamics - Recent policies from the Ministry of Water Resources aim to establish a comprehensive water-saving policy framework across agriculture, industry, and urban areas [30] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced support for urban renewal projects, including wastewater treatment initiatives [31] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the "14th Five-Year Plan" will maintain high demand for energy conservation and environmental protection, with a focus on quality operational assets in the water and waste incineration sectors [37] - Key recommended companies include: Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment, with additional attention to Wangneng Environment and Junxin Co. [37] Policy Support for Domestic Instruments - The Chinese government has implemented various policies to support the domestic scientific instrument industry, including a 20% price reduction subsidy for domestic products in competitive bidding [26][27] - The report emphasizes the need for domestic research platforms and instruments to address significant research challenges [26][27]