Summary of Yongding Co., Ltd. Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Yongding Co., Ltd. - **Date**: June 10, 2025 Industry Focus - **Key Industries**: Superconducting wire materials, optical chips, traditional optical products, and overseas power engineering projects Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Expansion in Superconducting Wire Materials**: Yongding is actively expanding its superconducting wire materials business, establishing partnerships with various enterprises and research institutions. The market demand is rapidly increasing, particularly in the controlled nuclear fusion sector, with plans to expand production capacity to 20,000 kilometers to meet this demand [2][7][13] 2. **Optical Chip Factory Completion**: The optical chip factory was completed in June 2023, and the company has established connections with leading domestic manufacturers. Sales are expected to see breakthroughs in the second half of this year and next year [4][2] 3. **Stable Traditional Business**: The traditional business segments, including optical rods, fibers, and cables, are maintaining stability. Overseas projects, such as the Bangladesh power grid renovation project valued at $1.14 billion, are expected to contribute to sales [6][2] 4. **Broad Market Prospects for Superconducting Materials**: The superconducting wire market has vast potential, with applications in controlled nuclear fusion, maglev transportation, MRI medical technology, and military sectors. However, domestic production capacity is currently insufficient [7][2] 5. **High Technical Barriers**: The technical barriers in superconducting materials are significant, primarily due to R&D investment and intellectual property accumulation. Yongding has invested heavily and developed core processes, making it one of the few manufacturers capable of large-scale production globally [10][2] 6. **Future Development Strategy**: The company plans to accelerate capacity expansion to meet growing market demand while continuing to push for technological advancements. The focus will be on developing optical chips and superconducting wire materials [8][9][2] Additional Important Points 1. **Market Demand Growth**: The demand for superconducting wire materials in the controlled nuclear fusion field has significantly increased, with requirements growing from several kilometers to potentially hundreds of kilometers in the coming years [3][2] 2. **Challenges in Material Development**: The compact design of devices poses challenges for internal materials, and while the issue of quenching has not been fully resolved, existing superconducting materials meet current design requirements [12][2] 3. **Production Capacity and Profitability**: Yongding aims to achieve a production capacity of 5,000 kilometers by the end of 2025, with current capacity exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The company plans to rapidly expand to 18,000 to 20,000 kilometers by 2026 [13][2] 4. **Diverse Applications Beyond Fusion**: The company is also making significant progress in various superconducting applications, including magnetic levitation technology and military applications, while also planning to promote superconducting cables and power applications [14][2] 5. **Strategic Layout in Optical and Electrical Fields**: Yongding's strategic layout focuses on enhancing its supply chain in both optical and electrical fields, with an integrated solution in the optical sector and increased investment in electric vehicle wiring and superconducting power [15][2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price not specified [7] Core Views - The company experienced significant profit growth in Q1 2025 due to substantial investment income, with a reported net profit of 290 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 961% [1] - The growth in the optical communication segment and investment income from affiliated companies are key drivers of profitability [1][2] - Future growth is expected to be driven by superconducting materials and optical chips, with ongoing expansion in production capacity [3] Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company reported a revenue of 4.11 billion yuan, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 61.41 million yuan, an increase of 42% [1][5] - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 877 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, and a net profit of 290 million yuan, primarily due to investment income [1] - The optical communication revenue reached 1.115 billion yuan in 2024, up 36% year-on-year, with a gross margin increase of 3.26 percentage points to 16.6% [2] - The automotive wiring harness revenue decreased by 14% to 1.206 billion yuan, and the power engineering revenue fell by 30% to 1.04 billion yuan [2] Future Growth Drivers - The company is focusing on high-temperature superconducting materials and their applications, with plans to expand production capacity to 5,000 kilometers [3] - In the optical chip sector, the company has established a domestic IDM laser chip factory, achieving significant performance metrics for its products [3] Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted upwards, with expected net profits of 365 million yuan, 139 million yuan, and 166 million yuan respectively [4] - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating based on the anticipated growth in superconducting and optical chip businesses [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [7] Core Views - The company reported significant profit growth in Q1 2025, primarily driven by substantial investment income and growth in superconducting and optical chip segments [1][4] - The optical communication segment showed strong revenue growth, while automotive wiring and power engineering revenues declined [2] - Future growth is expected from high-temperature superconducting materials and optical chips, with ongoing capacity expansion and product development [3] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 4.11 billion yuan, a decrease of 5% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to the parent company was 61.41 million yuan, an increase of 42% [1] - For Q1 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 877 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, and a net profit of 290 million yuan, a significant increase of 961% [1] - The optical communication revenue reached 1.115 billion yuan in 2024, up 36% year-on-year, with a gross margin increase of 3.26 percentage points to 16.6% [2] Business Segment Analysis - Optical communication segment: Revenue growth driven by operator orders and concentrated delivery of optical cable products [2] - Automotive wiring segment: Revenue decreased by 14% to 1.206 billion yuan, impacted by declining sales in the fuel vehicle market [2] - Power engineering segment: Revenue fell by 30% to 1.04 billion yuan due to smaller project scales compared to the previous year [2] - Superconducting and copper conductor segment: Revenue increased by 33% to 586 million yuan, although gross margin decreased by 4.66 percentage points to 10.6% [2] Future Growth Drivers - The company is expanding its high-temperature superconducting wire production capacity to 5,000 kilometers, targeting applications in various fields including nuclear fusion and medical technology [3] - In the optical chip sector, the company has established a rare IDM laser chip factory, achieving industry-leading performance metrics for its products [3] Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been revised upwards, with expected net profits of 365 million yuan, 139 million yuan, and 166 million yuan respectively [4] - The recommendation to maintain an "Accumulate" rating reflects the anticipated growth in superconducting and optical chip businesses [4]