Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [4] Core Views - The company's performance is stable and improving, with overseas projects expected to drive structural optimization [4] - The company has a high dividend payout plan, distributing no less than 80% of the annual net profit attributable to shareholders or a minimum of 0.45 yuan per share, whichever is higher, enhancing investment attractiveness [5] - The company has seen a growth in orders, with a cumulative bid amount of approximately 22.213 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6.13% [5] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 20.954 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 16.05% [4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is expected to be 672 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 37.35% [4] - The company’s gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 is 15.70%, an increase of 0.45 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The company’s net profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 is 3.51%, an increase of 0.07 percentage points year-on-year [5] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The forecasted net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is 683 million yuan, 737 million yuan, and 798 million yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 7.06%, 7.97%, and 8.25% [4] - The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for the company is projected to be 12.80, 11.85, and 10.95 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [4]

Core Insights - The performance of leading home appliance companies Haier Smart Home and Gree Electric Appliances showed significant divergence in the first three quarters of the year, with Haier experiencing growth while Gree faced a decline [2][5] Haier Smart Home - Haier achieved a net profit of 17.373 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.68%, with total revenue reaching 234.054 billion yuan, up 9.98% [3][5] - In Q3, Haier's revenue was 77.56 billion yuan, reflecting a 9.51% increase, and net profit was 5.34 billion yuan, up 12.69% [3] - The company saw a 10.8% revenue growth in the Chinese market in Q3, with significant increases in air conditioning and kitchen appliances, particularly a more than 30% rise in home air conditioning revenue [4] - Haier's digital transformation has improved operational efficiency, with 86% of county specialty stores online and 74% of orders delivered directly to users [4] - Internationally, Haier's overseas revenue grew by 8.25% in Q3 and 10.5% year-to-date, with strong performance in North America and Europe [4] Gree Electric Appliances - Gree reported a net profit of 21.461 billion yuan, a decrease of 2.27%, with total revenue of 137.18 billion yuan, down 6.5% [5] - In Q3, Gree's revenue fell to 39.855 billion yuan, a 15.09% decline, and net profit decreased by 9.92% to 7.049 billion yuan [5] - Despite the decline, Gree's net profit margin improved by 0.69 percentage points to 15.59% [5] - The company is focusing on new retail channel transformations and reducing channel layers to enhance profitability [5] - Gree is also expanding its global market presence, with a new phase of brand self-operation in Southeast Asia and initiatives in smart equipment [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong financial performance in Q3 2025, with significant year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit, while also making strides in expanding its traditional business overseas and improving its charging network profitability [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 359 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 41.53% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 36.75% [1]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported total revenue of 9.834 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.53%, and a net profit of 686 million yuan, up 53.55% year-on-year [1]. - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 27.76%, an increase of 0.34 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, while the net profit margin was 10.23%, up 3.56 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 1.246 billion, 1.610 billion, and 2.040 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 25.2, 19.5, and 15.4 times [1]. Business Expansion - The company has been steadily advancing its traditional business overseas, achieving a contract amount of approximately 1 billion yuan in overseas business in the first half of 2025, an increase of 84% compared to the same period in 2024 [2]. - The company successfully won several overseas projects, including a 700 million yuan high-voltage mobile substation project for the Saudi national grid and various solar and wind power projects in multiple countries [2]. - A subsidiary has been established in the UAE to enhance overseas business development, and the company is also constructing an intelligent manufacturing overseas headquarters in Qingdao [2]. Charging Network Business - The charging network business has turned profitable in the first half of 2025 and is expected to maintain this positive trend [2]. - The company’s charging network encompasses the entire value chain, including manufacturing, operation, and value-added services, creating a closed-loop value system [2].

Core Insights - The domestic home appliance market is under pressure due to policy adjustments, yet Midea Group has achieved rapid growth [1] - For the first three quarters of 2025, Midea Group reported revenue of approximately 364.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 14%, and a net profit of nearly 37.9 billion yuan, up nearly 20% [1][2] - The growth is attributed to the expansion of ToB (business-to-business) and overseas operations [1][5] Financial Performance - Midea Group's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 364.72 billion yuan, a 13.85% increase year-on-year, with net profit at 37.88 billion yuan, up 19.51% [2] - Quarterly revenue for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2025 was 128.43 billion yuan, 123.90 billion yuan, and 112.39 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.61%, 10.99%, and 9.94% respectively [2][3] - The company maintained over 100 billion yuan in net profit for each quarter, with Q3 showing a slight slowdown in growth due to policy adjustments [4] Business Segments - ToB business revenue grew by 18% year-on-year, surpassing the 13% growth of ToC (business-to-consumer) [5] - Key segments within ToB, such as new energy and industrial technology, saw revenues of 30.6 billion yuan, 28.1 billion yuan, and 22.6 billion yuan, with growth rates of 21%, 25%, and 9% respectively [5][6] - Midea's overseas business revenue exceeded 100 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 17.70% increase from the previous year [7] Debt and Financial Management - Midea Group's debt decreased by over 30 billion yuan, with total interest-bearing debt at 52.75 billion yuan, down approximately 31.68 billion yuan from the end of 2024 [8][9] - The company reported financial expenses of -6.75 billion yuan, an increase of 126.35% year-on-year, primarily due to increased exchange gains [9] - Despite a reduction in cash and financial assets, Midea's focus on R&D remains strong, with investments of 12.94 billion yuan in the first nine months of 2025, a 13.53% increase year-on-year [9] Shareholder Returns - Midea Group has actively returned capital to shareholders, distributing cash dividends of 3.798 billion yuan in mid-2025 and initiating two rounds of share buybacks totaling approximately 9.3 billion yuan [10][11]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [9]. Core Insights - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 2.718 billion yuan, net profit attributable to the parent company of 203 million yuan, and net profit excluding non-recurring items of 194 million yuan, representing year-on-year changes of +33%, -31%, and -33% respectively. In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of 958 million yuan, net profit attributable to the parent company of 55 million yuan, and net profit excluding non-recurring items of 48 million yuan, with year-on-year changes of +32%, -45%, and -50% respectively [2][6]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - Q3 revenue grew by 32% year-on-year, showing a sequential acceleration compared to Q2. However, profitability faced pressure with a year-on-year decline in net profit margins [14]. - The gross margin in Q3 improved by 2.2 percentage points, primarily due to an increase in the proportion of self-owned brands. The sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios increased by 10.7, 0.1, -0.2, and 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [14]. Business Operations - The OEM business is gradually recovering, with orders from major clients starting to pick up. The self-owned brand, Dafy, is expected to continue its strong growth [14]. - The company is expanding its overseas production capacity in Peru and Tanzania, targeting emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, which is anticipated to open up new growth opportunities [14]. Market Position and Strategy - Despite the overall pressure in the infant diaper industry, the company is expected to increase its market share, with an estimated domestic market share of 9.3% in 2024, up from 4.2% in 2019. This growth is attributed to strong product capabilities and partnerships with leading brands [14]. - The company is focusing on enhancing its product offerings and optimizing channel operations for its brand, Jieting, which is expected to rejuvenate its market presence [14]. Financial Forecast - The projected net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 is 290 million, 380 million, and 460 million yuan, corresponding to price-to-earnings ratios of 24, 19, and 15 times [14].

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a mixed performance in Q3, with revenue growth year-on-year but a decline quarter-on-quarter, while maintaining a positive outlook for future growth driven by offshore wind and data center contributions [1] Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached 1.726 billion yuan, up 6.69% year-on-year but down 20.45% quarter-on-quarter; net profit attributable to shareholders was 161 million yuan, down 14.90% year-on-year and 17.00% quarter-on-quarter [1] - For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue was 5.200 billion yuan, up 27.14% year-on-year, with a net profit of 468 million yuan, up 7.31% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 21.99%, down 1.06 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a higher revenue share from lower-margin switchgear business [1] Business Structure and Cost Management - The overall expense ratio for the first three quarters of 2025 was 9.10%, down 0.52 percentage points year-on-year, with variations in sales, management, financial, and R&D expense ratios [1] - Management expenses increased due to business scale growth and personnel salary increases, while financial expenses rose due to increased project funding and reduced interest income [1] Industry Trends - The overseas power equipment market continues to face shortages, with China's transformer industry exports reaching 6.48 billion USD from January to September, a 39% increase year-on-year [2] - The company is pursuing a dual strategy of indirect overseas expansion and global layout, collaborating with leading domestic renewable energy firms and advancing product global certification [2] Product Development and Market Position - The company expects significant revenue growth in switchgear, driven by high demand in the data center sector, with its MyPower data center power module products achieving industry-leading status [3] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company has adjusted its net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 downwards by 7.44%, 6.48%, and 8.61% respectively, with projected net profits of 785 million, 998 million, and 1.184 billion yuan [4] - The target price has been raised to 64.0 yuan, reflecting a valuation adjustment to 20X PE for 2026, maintaining a "buy" rating [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The company reported strong performance in Q3 with revenue of 14.557 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.85%, and a net profit of 590 million yuan, up 24.02% year-on-year [7][8] - The company has a future action plan to distribute at least 70% of the annual net profit in cash or a minimum of 400 million yuan (including tax) as dividends, which translates to a current dividend yield of 4.8%, indicating significant investment attractiveness [7][8] - The company has optimized its order structure with a notable increase in overseas contracts, which accounted for 27.8% of total orders in the first three quarters of 2025, up from 13.7% in 2024 [7][8] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved steel structure sales of 1.18 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 34.6% [7][8] - The company’s revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 23.836 billion yuan, 28.335 billion yuan, and 32.490 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to be 640 million yuan, 733 million yuan, and 838 million yuan [6][8] - The company’s PE ratios based on the closing price on October 28 are projected to be 13.0, 11.3, and 9.9 for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [6][8] Cash Flow and Profitability - The operating cash flow for the first three quarters was 761 million yuan, an increase of 533 million yuan year-on-year, with a cash collection ratio of 112.06% [8] - The gross profit margin for the first three quarters was 11.52%, a decrease of 1.54 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 4.05%, showing a slight increase [8] Order and Market Expansion - The company signed new contracts worth 17.6 billion yuan in EPC and 11.4 billion yuan in prefabricated/industrial chain and strategic franchise/BIPV businesses, with significant growth in the latter two areas [7][8] - The overseas business has expanded into six major regional markets, effectively mitigating the impact of intense competition in the domestic construction market [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas business, particularly in Southeast Asia, while facing challenges such as local policy changes [2] Group 1: Business Strategy - The company has accumulated valuable localized operational experience in Southeast Asia [2] - The company is gradually exploring new markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia [2] - The company aims to develop products tailored to local taste preferences [2] Group 2: Long-term Vision - The company emphasizes a long-term approach to establish local teams and integrate into local supply chains [2] - The company is committed to building its brand in overseas markets steadily [2] - The company is focused on the sustainable development of its overseas business [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][16][21] Core Views - The company has demonstrated significant year-on-year growth in revenue and profit, with Q3 2025 revenue reaching 821 million yuan, up 59% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 33 million yuan, up 94% year-on-year [1][8] - The company has a robust order backlog, with new orders signed in the first half of 2025 amounting to 2.251 billion yuan, a 70% increase year-on-year, and a total backlog of 2.214 billion yuan as of Q3 2025, up 21% year-on-year [1][10] - The gross margin is expected to recover in Q4 2025, with Q3 gross margin at 8.53%, down 1.47 percentage points from Q2 [2][11] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a total revenue of 2.116 billion yuan, a 46% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 96 million yuan, a 29% increase year-on-year [1][8] - The company’s cash flow remains healthy, with net cash flow from operating activities for the first three quarters of 2025 at 121 million yuan, an increase of 99 million yuan year-on-year [2][15] - The company’s contract liabilities, reflecting advance payments, stood at 175 million yuan as of Q3 2025, a 34% increase year-on-year [2][15] Profit Forecast - The profit forecast for the company indicates net profits of 142 million yuan, 206 million yuan, and 305 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, representing year-on-year growth rates of 24.1%, 45.4%, and 47.9% [3][16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company reported a steady revenue growth of 4.0% year-on-year for the first nine months of 2025, with total revenue reaching 33 billion yuan. The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.7% to 2.07 billion yuan, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items decreased by 9.7% [4][5] - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 11.32 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.5%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders declined by 1.2% to 650 million yuan, and the net profit excluding non-recurring items decreased by 5.7% [4][5] - The company faced asset impairment losses of 60 million yuan and credit impairment losses of 140 million yuan in Q3, which were higher than the previous year, impacting the quarterly performance [5] - The gross margin for the first nine months of 2025 was 17.2%, a decrease of 1.68 percentage points year-on-year, while the net margin was 6.8%, down by 0.09 percentage points. In Q3, the gross margin improved slightly to 18.1%, but the net margin fell to 6.1% [5] Revenue and Profitability - The company signed new contracts worth 59.88 billion yuan in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 13.4% increase year-on-year. In Q3 alone, new contracts surged by 19.2% [7] - The overseas new contract value reached 41.3 billion yuan in the first nine months, up 37% year-on-year, with Q3 showing a remarkable growth of approximately 100% [7] - The company’s engineering technology services and high-end equipment manufacturing segments maintained high growth rates, contributing positively to future performance [7] Financial Management - The company effectively managed its expense ratios, with sales, management, financial, and R&D expense ratios for the first nine months of 2025 at 1.0%, 4.7%, -0.3%, and 3.4%, respectively [6] - The operating cash flow for the first nine months was -630 million yuan, an increase in outflow of 370 million yuan compared to the previous year. However, Q3 showed a significant improvement with an operating cash flow of -20 million yuan, a positive change of 1.12 billion yuan year-on-year [6] Dividend Policy - The company has maintained a high dividend payout ratio over the past three years, with a projected payout ratio of 39.8% for 2024. The estimated dividend yield is approximately 4.75% based on the market value as of October 24, 2025 [8]