Core Viewpoint - Satellite Chemical (002648) is positioned for growth with functional chemicals as the main driver, supported by continuous R&D investment [1][2] Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved total revenue of 23.46 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.74 billion yuan, up 33.4% year-on-year [1] - In Q2 2025, total revenue was 11.13 billion yuan, with quarter-on-quarter changes of +5.1% and -9.7%, while net profit was 1.18 billion yuan, with quarter-on-quarter changes of +13.7% and -25.1% [1] Segment Performance - In H1 2025, revenue from functional chemicals, polymer materials, and new energy materials was 12.22 billion, 5.25 billion, and 300 million yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of +32.1%, -4.4%, and -14.8% [2] - Gross margins for these segments were 19.92%, 29.54%, and 21.63%, showing improvements of 2.64 percentage points, 0.74 percentage points, and 0.30 percentage points year-on-year [2] - Overall sales gross margin and net margin for H1 2025 were 20.56% and 11.69%, with year-on-year changes of -0.52 percentage points and +1.11 percentage points [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company is enhancing its supply chain integration, having completed its downstream chemical layout in the C2 sector, with capacities including 1.82 million tons of ethylene glycol and 500,000 tons of polyether monomers [2] - In the C3 sector, it has established the largest acrylic acid and ester production capacity in China and the second largest globally, with a new project in 2024 expected to produce 800,000 tons of multi-carbon alcohols [2] R&D Investment - The company plans to invest 10 billion yuan in R&D, focusing on key strategic materials and advanced new materials, with its R&D center set to begin construction in May 2024 [3] - During the reporting period, the company filed 122 patents and received 57 authorized patents, with R&D expenses amounting to 773 million yuan [3] - In the green data center sector, the company is developing hydrocarbon-based immersion cooling liquids, which have potential as a mainstream cooling technology due to their energy-saving and environmentally friendly properties [3] Investment Recommendations - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 6.36 billion, 7.60 billion, and 9.63 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 10, 8, and 7 times based on the closing price of 18.85 yuan on August 13 [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-B" rating for the company [1][5] Core Views - Functional chemicals are the main growth driver, with continuous increases in R&D investment [1][3] - The company achieved a total revenue of 23.46 billion yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 20.9%, and a net profit of 2.74 billion yuan, up 33.4% year-on-year [2][3] - The company has established significant production capacities in both C2 and C3 fields, enhancing its competitive edge through integrated supply chains [3][4] Financial Performance - In H1 2025, revenue from functional chemicals, polymer materials, and new energy materials was 12.22 billion, 5.25 billion, and 0.30 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 32.1%, -4.4%, and -14.8% [3] - The overall gross margin and net margin for H1 2025 were 20.56% and 11.69%, showing a slight decrease in gross margin but an increase in net margin compared to the previous year [3] - The company plans to invest 10 billion yuan in R&D by 2024, focusing on high-end and critical materials [4] Future Projections - Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 6.36 billion, 7.60 billion, and 9.63 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 10, 8, and 7 times based on the closing price of 18.85 yuan on August 13 [5][11] - Revenue forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 51.89 billion, 59.19 billion, and 69.59 billion yuan, respectively, indicating a steady growth trajectory [7][12]