Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance is generally in line with expectations, with a slight decline in net profit due to market pressures and inventory impairment [6] - The company is experiencing a gradual bottoming out of product demand, with some product prices improving while others remain under pressure [6] - Cost relief from raw materials has somewhat mitigated the impact of declining product prices, although gross margins have still decreased [6] - Ongoing project developments are expected to support long-term growth, with several new projects scheduled for completion in the coming years [6] - The profit forecast for 2025 has been adjusted downwards due to supply chain pressures and trade disruptions, with expected net profit of 1.914 billion [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at 30.78 billion, with a year-on-year growth rate of 3.4% [5] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 1.914 billion, reflecting a decrease of 5.6% year-on-year [5] - Earnings per share are forecasted to be 1.00 yuan for 2025, with a projected PE ratio of 14 [5] - The gross margin is expected to be 13.8% in 2025, showing a slight recovery from previous periods [5] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 9.3% for 2025 [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 met expectations, with revenue of 3.27 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 34.9%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 90 million yuan, down 81.2% year-on-year [7] - The company's cesium and rubidium business saw a significant profit increase, with a revenue of 710 million yuan in the first half of 2025, up 50% year-on-year [7] - The lithium price is expected to rebound in the second half of 2025, potentially contributing over 200 million yuan in profit [7] - The copper smelting business faced losses due to tight global copper concentrate supply, but is expected to reduce losses in the third quarter of 2025 [7] - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of 670 million yuan, 1.28 billion yuan, and 2.15 billion yuan respectively [7] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 6,013 million yuan, with a year-on-year decrease of 25.22% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is estimated at 2,208.16 million yuan, down 32.98% year-on-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is projected at 3.06 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.29 [1] - The company expects a total revenue of 7,016 million yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.81% [1] - The projected net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is 670.67 million yuan, a decrease of 11.40% year-on-year [1] - The EPS for 2025 is expected to be 0.93 yuan, with a P/E ratio of 43.75 [1]

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the industry, predicting that the industry index will outperform the Shanghai Composite Index by 10% or more in the upcoming period [5]. Core Insights - In Q2 2025, the company produced 85,892 tons of lithium concentrate, a 10% decrease from Q1 2025, while sales increased by 4% to 97,330 tons [1][2]. - The average realized price for lithium concentrate (SC6) in Q2 2025 was $740 per ton, down 9% from $815 in Q1 2025 [2]. - The unit operating cost (FOB) for sold lithium concentrate rose by 31% to $576 per ton, reflecting increased sorting costs and reduced inventory [2]. - The company reported a revenue of 96 million AUD in Q2 2025, an 8% decrease from 104 million AUD in Q1 2025, primarily due to the decline in average realized prices [3]. Production and Sales Summary - Q2 2025 lithium concentrate production: 85,892 tons, down 10% from Q1 2025 [1]. - Q2 2025 lithium concentrate sales: 97,330 tons, up 4% from Q1 2025 [1]. - Q2 2025 average realized price for SC6: $740 per ton, down from $815 in Q1 2025 [2]. - Q2 2025 unit operating cost (FOB): $576 per ton, up from $440 in Q1 2025 [2]. - Q2 2025 cash balance: 156 million AUD [4]. Financial Metrics - Q2 2025 net cash inflow from operating activities: 23 million AUD [7]. - Q2 2025 net cash outflow limited to 17 million AUD due to business optimization efforts [7]. - Expected non-cash impairment of inventory between 75 million to 85 million AUD for the fiscal year 2025 [8]. Future Guidance - For FY 2026, production guidance is set at 365,000 to 450,000 tons, reflecting a growth of 24% to 53% compared to FY 2025 [10]. - The company plans to transition to 100% underground mining operations in FY 2026, focusing on operational and strategic discipline [9]. - Unit operating costs for FY 2026 are expected to range from 855 to 1,045 AUD per ton [13].

Core Viewpoint - Despite facing challenges such as declining raw milk prices, oversupply of milk sources, and intensified market competition, Tianrun Dairy's performance remains under pressure, with a projected net loss for the first half of 2025 [1] Financial Performance - Tianrun Dairy expects a net loss of between 26 million to 18 million yuan for the first half of 2025, primarily due to increased disposal of low-yield dairy cows, losses from bulk milk powder sales, and impairment provisions for biological assets [1] - In the first quarter of 2025, the company's revenue decreased by 2.5% year-on-year to 625 million yuan, with a net profit turning into a loss of 73.3 million yuan, a decline of 1713.36% [2] - The company reported a non-recurring net profit of between 46 million to 67 million yuan for the first half of 2025, indicating potential recovery in profitability starting from the second quarter [1] Inventory and Impairment - Tianrun Dairy has faced significant inventory impairment pressures, particularly related to milk powder, leading to multiple impairment provisions totaling approximately 10.7 million yuan over various periods [3][4] - The company has been actively reducing its dairy cow population, with the number of cows culled in the first quarter of 2025 reaching 8,500, averaging about 94.4 cows disposed of daily [5] Market Strategy and Sales - Despite a decline in revenue from main products, overall sales volume increased by 12.37% year-on-year to 74,500 tons in the first quarter of 2025, attributed to increased marketing expenditures [6] - Tianrun Dairy aims to achieve a sales target of 310,000 tons of dairy products and set a revenue goal of 3 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing industry challenges [7] Acquisition Impact - The acquisition of Xin Nong Dairy for 326 million yuan has not yielded the expected benefits, with the subsidiary contributing a loss of 95.35 million yuan to Tianrun Dairy's profits in 2023 [8] - Xin Nong Dairy's performance has been disappointing, with a net loss of 81.36 million yuan in 2024, attributed to inventory impairments and cow disposal issues [8] Future Outlook - The company faces significant uncertainty regarding its ongoing projects, including the expansion of dairy farms, which have been delayed, leading to an impairment provision of approximately 1.03 million yuan [10]