Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 889 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 17%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 110 million yuan, up 49% year-on-year [2][4]. - In Q2 2025, the revenue was 460 million yuan, showing a 2% year-on-year increase and a 9% quarter-on-quarter increase, while the net profit was 60 million yuan, reflecting a 31% year-on-year growth and a 20% quarter-on-quarter growth [2][4]. - The revenue from wind power coatings significantly increased, contributing to the overall revenue growth, with wind power coatings revenue reaching 280 million yuan, a 72% increase year-on-year [10]. - The company is in the process of establishing an industrial coatings platform, with a diversified business structure that includes traditional and new business segments [10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company achieved a gross margin of approximately 23.5% in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.9 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to the higher proportion of high-margin wind power business [10]. - The net profit margin for the first half of 2025 was approximately 12.4%, up 2.6 percentage points year-on-year [10]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the marine equipment coatings (mainly containers) was 600 million yuan, accounting for 68% of total revenue, while revenue from the new energy sector (mainly wind power) was 280 million yuan, accounting for 32% [10]. - The average price of wind power coatings was approximately 29,900 yuan per ton, a decrease of 7% year-on-year [10]. Market Outlook - The wind power sector is expected to continue its high growth in the second half of 2025, with stable demand anticipated for wind power coatings [10]. - The company has begun sales of ship coatings, which are expected to provide significant profit elasticity due to the large market size and high profit margins [10]. Strategic Development - The company has formed a strategic framework consisting of three traditional and three new business segments, along with four smaller new ventures, aiming for sustained growth [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected stock price increase of over 15% relative to the industry index within the next six months [4][18]. Core Views - The company has demonstrated significant revenue growth in the new energy coatings sector, with a notable increase in industrial coatings platform development [1][2]. - The strong performance in the wind power sector and resilience in the container coatings market are key drivers of the company's growth [2][3]. - The company is expanding into new business areas such as shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and photovoltaic coatings, which are expected to contribute to future revenue growth [3][9]. Financial Summary - The company reported a revenue of 1,141 million yuan in 2023, with projections of 2,139 million yuan in 2024 and 2,006 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of -17.7%, 87.6%, and -6.3% respectively [1][10]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected to grow from 167 million yuan in 2023 to 211 million yuan in 2024 and 265 million yuan in 2025, with corresponding growth rates of -35.8%, 26.3%, and 25.7% [1][10]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) is expected to improve from 7.9% in 2023 to 14.3% by 2027 [1][10]. Business Segments - The new energy segment achieved revenue of 280 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with a growth rate exceeding 70% and a gross margin of 36.09% [2]. - The marine equipment segment generated revenue of 604 million yuan, with a gross margin of 17.62%, indicating stable performance in the container business despite market challenges [2]. - The company is actively pursuing new business opportunities in ship coatings, photovoltaic coatings, and offshore wind power coatings, with significant progress in certifications and sales [3][9]. Production Capacity and Strategy - The company has completed the construction of its Zhuhai production base, which has a capacity of 70,000 tons, aimed at serving the South China and Southeast Asia markets [8]. - The company plans to expand its production capacity further with a new project in Nantong, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, supporting its industrial coatings platform strategy [8].