Core Viewpoint - Zhonglian Heavy Industry (01157) has seen a stock price increase of over 4%, currently trading at 6.59 HKD with a transaction volume of 73.39 million HKD, reflecting positive market sentiment towards the company and the industry as a whole [1] Industry Summary - According to the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, a total of 17,138 excavators were sold in July, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.2%. Domestic sales accounted for 7,306 units, up 17.2%, while exports reached 9,832 units, marking a 31.9% increase [1] - From January to July, a total of 137,658 excavators were sold, showing a year-on-year growth of 17.8%. The engineering machinery industry is currently experiencing a phase of moderate recovery in domestic demand and steady growth in exports [1][1] - Dongwu Securities has reported that leading companies in the industry are accelerating the release of performance elasticity due to their respective competitive advantages [1] Company Summary - On July 19, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project was held in Nyingchi City, Tibet, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion CNY [1] - On July 23, Zhonglian Heavy Industry confirmed its active participation in the Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project, stating that its excavators, cranes, and concrete equipment have been deployed to the construction sites [1] - The company has established long-term cooperative relationships with key participants in the Yarlung Tsangpo project and has developed a full range of green, intelligent, high-end, and plateau low-temperature versions of construction equipment [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the engineering machinery industry [3] Core Viewpoints - The engineering machinery sector is experiencing a recovery, with revenue growth driven by diversification and internationalization, as well as a shift from excavators to non-excavator products in the domestic market [9][10] - In Q1 2025, the sector's revenue reached 78.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.1%, while net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 36.5% [9][10] - The overall profitability of the sector is improving, with gross margins benefiting from product structure optimization and cost reduction efforts [13][19] Revenue Performance - In 2024, the engineering machinery sector achieved a total revenue of 284.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.1% [9] - The revenue for Q1 2025 was 78.4 billion yuan, reflecting a significant acceleration compared to 2024 [9][10] - Major companies such as Sany Heavy Industry and XCMG Machinery showed varied revenue growth rates, influenced by product mix and international market presence [10] Profitability Analysis - The sector's net profit for 2024 was 21.4 billion yuan, up 17.8% year-on-year, with Q1 2025 net profit reaching 7.7 billion yuan, a 36.5% increase [9][19] - The gross margin for the main machinery manufacturers was 24.7% in 2024, up 1.24 percentage points from the previous year [13][14] - The net profit margin for the main machinery segment in Q1 2025 was 9.3%, reflecting a 1.97 percentage point increase year-on-year [19] Cost Management - The report highlights that the main machinery manufacturers have improved cost control, leading to a decrease in R&D and management expense ratios [20][21] - The overall R&D expense ratio for the main machinery manufacturers was 5.2% in 2024, down 0.60 percentage points year-on-year [20][21] Sales and Marketing - The sales expense ratio for the main machinery manufacturers increased to 6.8% in 2024, attributed to expanded overseas operations and marketing networks [24]

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