Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [4][6]. Core Views - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of 16.301 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.44%, and a net profit of 1.356 billion yuan, up 166.50% year-on-year [1]. - The ASP (Average Selling Price) faced short-term pressure, with a Q1 2025 ASP of $933.25 per 8-inch wafer, down 8.95% quarter-on-quarter, but is expected to recover in the second half of the year [2]. - The company’s monthly production capacity for 8-inch wafers reached 973,300 units, a year-on-year increase of 19.47%, with a capacity utilization rate of 89.6%, up 8.8 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The revenue from consumer electronics increased to 40.6% of total revenue, while the automotive sector's revenue share rose to 9.6% [3]. - The company’s advanced process profitability is gradually being released, with minority shareholder profit significantly improving compared to the previous year [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was 16.301 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 23.10%, up 8.91 percentage points year-on-year, and a net profit margin of 14.24%, up 10.67 percentage points year-on-year [1]. - The company’s capital expenditure for Q1 2025 was 10.157 billion yuan, indicating continued strong investment [2]. Market Dynamics - The company’s revenue structure is shifting towards high-end products, with 12-inch products accounting for 78.1% of total revenue, up 2.5 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - The revenue share from the Chinese market increased to 84.3%, benefiting from local supply chain trends, while the shares from the US and Eurasia decreased [3]. Future Outlook - The report projects a slight adjustment in net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to 66.407 billion yuan, 75.903 billion yuan, and 86.226 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 134, 103, and 91 [4][5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6] Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 121.299 billion yuan in 2024, a decrease of 2.38% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 8.425 billion yuan, down 9.66% year-on-year [1] - The wireless business is under pressure due to the maturity of 5G network construction and a decline in overall investment from domestic operators [1] - The enterprise business saw significant growth, with revenue doubling to 18.6 billion yuan, driven by increased demand from domestic internet and financial clients [2] - The company is focusing on AI-driven growth, with plans for a comprehensive upgrade of its AI computing capabilities by 2025 [3] - Profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 indicate a gradual recovery, with net profits expected to be 8.657 billion yuan, 9.282 billion yuan, and 10.072 billion yuan respectively [4] Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 121.299 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decline of 2.38% and a net profit of 8.425 billion yuan, down 9.66% [1][5] - The revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 31.254 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 10.34% [1] Business Segments - **Operator Network**: Revenue from this segment was 70.3 billion yuan, down 15% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 50.90% [1] - **Enterprise Business**: Revenue reached 18.6 billion yuan, up 37% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 15.33% [2] - **Consumer Business**: Revenue was 32.4 billion yuan, an increase of 16% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 22.66% [2] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued pressure on wireless investments as 5G networks mature, but expects growth in AI-related infrastructure and products [1][3] - The company plans to enhance its AI computing capabilities significantly by 2025, which is expected to drive a revaluation of its value [3] Financial Forecasts - Projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 8.657 billion yuan, 9.282 billion yuan, and 10.072 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 20, 19, and 18 [4][5]