Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating to the company with a target price of 35.63 CNY per share, compared to the current price of 25.62 CNY [1]. Core Insights - The company is positioned as a leading player in the smart heating sector, leveraging platformization and AI algorithms to enhance its growth trajectory. The acceleration of EMC model deployment, EPC project deliveries, and initial developments in silicon carbide business are expected to strengthen the company's growth logic [1][2]. Financial Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 428 million CNY in 2024 to 678 million CNY in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 58.4%. Net profit is expected to rise from 77 million CNY in 2024 to 162 million CNY in 2025, marking a significant growth of 110.6% [3][6]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to increase from 0.56 CNY in 2024 to 1.19 CNY in 2025, with a net asset return rate projected to reach 8.7% in 2025 [3][6]. Revenue and Profitability Forecast - The core business of heating energy-saving system engineering is expected to generate revenue of 1.26 billion CNY in 2024, with anticipated growth rates of 100%, 30%, and 20% for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively [10]. - The intelligent modular heat exchange unit business is projected to achieve revenues of 0.76 billion CNY in 2024, with growth rates of 30%, 20%, and 15% for the subsequent years [11]. - The software business is expected to see a dramatic increase in revenue from 0.17 billion CNY in 2024 to 1.02 billion CNY in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 500% [12]. Strategic Development - The company has established a comprehensive smart heating business system that integrates delivery and operation, focusing on energy-saving solutions and system upgrades. The low-carbon smart heating solution exemplifies the company's capabilities in system integration [24][26]. - The company is transitioning from a project-based delivery model to a more productized and standardized approach, enhancing its market resilience [30][31]. Competitive Positioning - The company maintains a high gross margin, consistently above 55%, with a gross margin of 59.69% in 2024, significantly higher than its peers [34]. - The company’s R&D expenditure reached 0.74 billion CNY in 2024, reflecting a commitment to technological advancement and competitive positioning in the market [36].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The heating industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with trends towards energy - saving, clean heating, digitalization, and technological innovation [23]. - The company has achieved a significant reduction in operating costs and financing costs in 2024 by strengthening financing control and optimizing the capital structure [26]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. Research Basic Information - The research object is Huatong Thermal Power, belonging to the public utilities industry. The reception time was July 30, 2025, and the company's reception staff included the deputy general manager and the secretary of the board, Xie Lingyu [16]. 3.2. Detailed Research Institutions - The research institutions include China Enterprise Planning Institute, Daqin Fund, Shenzhen Qianhai Guojin, Jiangsu Bank, Zhongtou Wanfang Beijing, Beijing Guotou Taikang Trust Investment, Beijing Xinrongheng, Beijing Tianxiang, Jintai Capital, Beijing Sanhe Hongxin, and Beijing Qingqingyuanzhongkui Consulting [17]. 3.3. Main Content Information - **Net profit increase in Q1 2025**: The company's main business is heating supply, with strong seasonal characteristics. Revenue is concentrated in the first and fourth quarters, while equipment procurement and maintenance expenses are evenly distributed throughout the year [23]. - **Challenges and responses in the energy industry**: The heating industry is experiencing rapid innovation, with trends including energy - saving and emission - reduction, clean heating, digitalization, and technological innovation. Companies are expected to explore zero - carbon heating technologies [23]. - **Cooling technology**: The company provides comprehensive energy services including cooling. The cooling source uses a combination of new energy sources, which has higher cooling efficiency and is more energy - saving and environmentally friendly than traditional central air - conditioning. The pricing of cooling projects is determined through negotiation between supply and demand [25]. - **Change in financing costs**: In 2024, the company's operating costs and financial expenses decreased significantly due to strengthened financing control and optimized capital structure [26].

Group 1: Financial Performance - The net profit for the first quarter of 2025 increased significantly compared to the previous year, attributed to the seasonal nature of the heating supply business, with major revenues concentrated in the first and fourth quarters [1] - The total operating costs and financial expenses for 2024 decreased significantly due to improved financing management and optimized capital structure [4] Group 2: Industry Challenges and Strategic Responses - The heating industry is undergoing rapid innovation, with significant market potential and increasing market competition, necessitating a shift towards intelligent and green heating solutions [2] - Energy conservation and emission reduction remain critical directions for the heating industry, with a focus on technology research and application promotion [2] - The transition to clean heating is becoming a guiding principle, emphasizing the integration of new energy sources with traditional energy [2] - Digitalization is emerging as a core competitive advantage, with data accumulation and algorithm iteration capabilities being crucial for long-term success [2] - Technological innovation is essential for industry development, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable practices to meet growing energy demands [2] Group 3: Cooling Technology and Services - The company provides comprehensive energy services, including heating and cooling, utilizing various energy coupling methods to enhance efficiency and environmental benefits [3][4] - The cooling projects utilize ground-source heat pumps and other new energy sources, offering higher cooling efficiency compared to traditional central air conditioning [4] - Pricing for cooling services is determined through a market adjustment mechanism based on negotiations between supply and demand [4]

Group 1: Industry Trends - The future of the smart heating industry will see significant improvements in intelligence levels, characterized by the deployment of smart sensors for comprehensive digital perception and real-time monitoring of multiple parameters [1] - AI technology will enable autonomous operational decision-making, allowing for precise forecasting of heating loads and reducing manual intervention [1] - The integration of renewable energy sources will create a multi-energy complementary system, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability [1] Group 2: Company Strategy - The company is currently focused on deepening its presence in the domestic market, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing technical adaptability to maintain its industry-leading position [3] - The company aims to leverage its established relationships with existing customers to upgrade services and explore revenue opportunities while expanding market share in regions like North China and Northwest China [5] Group 3: Market Potential - The domestic smart heating equipment renovation market is vast, driven by the urgent need for energy conservation and efficiency improvements, with significant demand for upgrading old heating systems [4] - The company has developed a comprehensive low-carbon smart heating solution, combining hardware and software to address energy efficiency and control challenges in heating systems [4] Group 4: Future Growth Drivers - Future profit growth will be supported by high R&D investment focused on enhancing heating system efficiency and launching competitive new products, such as the 100kW magnetic levitation heat pump [5] - The demand for equipment updates is driven by government policies promoting green transitions, aging infrastructure, and the need for precise temperature control by users [6][7]

Group 1: Research Basic Information - The research object is Ruina Intelligent, belonging to the instrument and meter industry, with a reception time of July 4, 2025. The listed company's reception staff includes Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Board Secretary Chen Zhaohui, and Securities Affairs Representative Jiang Chengquan [16] Group 2: Detailed Research Institutions - The research institutions include Xinhua Fund (fund management company, represented by Zhang Shuai), CITIC Asset Management (asset management company, represented by Zhang Liqi), Chang'an Fund (fund management company, represented by Zhang Yunkai), Huisheng Fund (fund management company, represented by Huang Jing), and Guotai Haitong (securities company, represented by Yang Lin, Song Liang, and Zhong Minghan) [17] Group 3: Main Content AI Intelligent Heating System - The company's AI intelligent heating system integrates technologies such as "big data + cloud computing + AI model + hydraulic simulation + digital twin". It can adjust the secondary - side hydraulic balance through AI algorithms and building heating models, achieving load peak shaving and reducing heating energy consumption. The system consists of several subsystems and can achieve functions like accurate load prediction, intelligent scheduling control, etc. It can reduce heat consumption and carbon emissions by 10% - 30% and electricity consumption by 30% - 50% [22] Contract Energy Management Projects - Multiple contract energy management projects signed last year passed third - party audits in the first half of this year, indicating significant energy - saving effects. These projects help improve the company's performance and build a good brand reputation [22] Regional Expansion - The company continues to deepen cooperation in traditional strong markets like Shandong and focuses on potential regions such as the Northwest and North China to capture project opportunities [23][24] High Gross Margin - The company's high comprehensive gross margin is due to high R & D investment, self - production of most products, a direct sales model, and a one - stop intelligent heating solution [24] Industry Policy - The government continues to promote urban renewal and infrastructure construction. Since 2024, relevant policies have promoted the transformation of the heating industry from traditional to AI - intelligent heating [24]

Core Viewpoint - The company is actively implementing a "winter disease summer treatment" initiative to ensure quality heating services for the upcoming winter season, following the directives of local government [1][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - The company has initiated a comprehensive maintenance plan immediately after the heating season, focusing on equipment repairs and upgrades [3]. - A total of 463 million square meters of direct supply area and approximately 43,000 heating users are serviced by the company, with 35 operational heat exchange stations [3]. - As of now, the company has cleaned 39 plate heat exchangers, achieving a completion rate of 48.75%, and disassembled 17 circulating pump motors, with a completion rate of 34.69% [3]. Group 2: Community Engagement - The company has launched a "heating service into the community" initiative, distributing over 300 promotional materials and 100 surveys to educate residents on heating policies and safety [3][5]. - A 24-hour customer service hotline has been established to address user inquiries and manage emergencies, ensuring responsive service [5]. Group 3: Future Plans - The company plans to invest approximately 30 million yuan in the construction of a smart heating platform and related energy-saving renovation projects [5]. - Future upgrades will include standardizing heat exchange stations and installing indoor temperature sensors and smart shut-off valves in some residential areas, aimed at enhancing heating quality and energy efficiency [5].

Group 1: Supply Chain and Pricing - The primary raw material for heating in Beijing is natural gas, with the main supplier being Beijing Gas Group Co., Ltd. The payment method is a prepaid card system, similar to residential natural gas purchases. The heating price is government-regulated, with a rigid pricing structure for residents and a subsidy policy that adjusts based on fuel price fluctuations [2][3]. Group 2: Energy Efficiency and Technological Upgrades - The company is focusing on energy-saving, green, and carbon-reduction technology upgrades. This includes the development of smart heating management systems, which enhance efficiency through data analysis and optimization of operations [3]. - The company is also engaged in comprehensive energy supply and cooling applications, with projects like the Zhongguancun Life Science Park Phase III and the Zhuxinzhuang Comprehensive Energy Utilization Center, which aim to diversify energy services and strengthen core competitiveness [3]. Group 3: Market Value Management - The company plans to enhance market value management through cash dividends, equity incentives, and mergers and acquisitions, focusing on value creation and improving the company's fundamentals [4]. - Strategies include effective communication with investors and timely information disclosure to boost investor confidence and company image [4]. Group 4: Competition and Future Development - Following the acquisition by Jingneng Group, the company is addressing potential competition by committing to resolve any conflicts within 60 months, ensuring compliance with legal standards [4]. - Future goals include exploring various renewable energy heating methods and expanding market presence both within and outside Beijing, targeting economically developed areas for better market efficiency [4].

Group 1: Supply and Pricing - The primary raw material for heating in Beijing is natural gas, with the main supplier being Beijing Gas Group Co., Ltd. The payment model is similar to a prepaid card system for residents [1] - The heating price in Beijing is government-regulated, with a rigid pricing structure for residential heating and a subsidy policy that adjusts based on fuel price fluctuations [2] Group 2: Energy Efficiency and Technology Upgrades - The company is enhancing energy efficiency through smart heating management, optimizing the entire heating system from sources to user terminals, and establishing a data-driven command center [2] - Ongoing projects include comprehensive energy applications, such as the Zhongguancun Life Science Park Phase III and the Zhuxinzhuang Comprehensive Energy Utilization Center, which aim to diversify energy services and strengthen core competitiveness [2] Group 3: Market Value Management - The company plans to utilize cash dividends, equity incentives, and mergers to enhance market value, focusing on value creation and improving the company's fundamentals [3] - Active communication with investors through various platforms is emphasized to convey positive signals and boost investor confidence [3] Group 4: Competition and Future Development - The company is addressing potential competition from subsidiaries of Jingneng Group, with a commitment to resolve any conflicts within 60 months of acquiring control [3] - Future goals include exploring various renewable energy heating methods, expanding market presence both within and outside Beijing, and leveraging capital platforms for financing [3]

Group 1: R&D and Innovation - The company has established a mature technology innovation system focusing on independent research and development, complemented by industry-academia-research collaboration, to effectively convert R&D outcomes into competitive advantages [2] - The company aims to maintain a cash dividend policy that balances long-term development and shareholder returns, with a minimum annual cash distribution of 10% of the distributable profit and a cumulative distribution of at least 30% of the average annual distributable profit over the last three years [3] Group 2: Market Strategy and Growth - The company currently has no plans for capital market financing but will adhere to regulatory procedures if such plans arise [4] - The company’s revenue is primarily generated from the "Three Norths" regions (Northeast, North China, Northwest) and Shandong and Henan provinces, which together contribute approximately 90%-95% of total revenue [6] - The company is focusing on expanding its smart heating solutions in urban areas while also exploring decentralized heating solutions for small towns and rural areas [9] Group 3: Environmental and Technological Initiatives - The company is leveraging digitalization and automation in the heating industry to support energy conservation and emission reduction goals under the dual carbon strategy [9] - A pilot project in Zhangbei County is expected to reduce over 2,000 tons of standard coal and 5,320 tons of CO2 emissions annually, showcasing the effectiveness of renewable energy heating solutions [12] Group 4: Financial Performance and Shareholder Concerns - The company acknowledges that stock prices are influenced by macroeconomic conditions, industry trends, and market risk preferences, and is committed to improving performance to benefit investors [13] - The share repurchase plan is compliant with regulations, and the company denies any intention to depress its stock price [14]

Core Viewpoint - Lianmei Holdings (600167.SH) has demonstrated strong financial performance and a commitment to advancing its smart heating technology, solidifying its position as a leader in the clean heating sector in A-shares [1][3][5] Financial Performance - In 2024, Lianmei Holdings achieved a revenue of 3.509 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 659 million yuan [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 1.698 billion yuan and a net profit of 618 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.56% [1] Industry Position - As a leading enterprise in the clean heating sector, Lianmei Holdings has maintained its competitive edge through diversified clean energy strategies and intelligent operational capabilities [1] - The company has established a low-carbon heating ecosystem characterized by "clean energy as the mainstay, smart heating empowerment, and multi-energy collaboration" [1] Technological Advancements - Lianmei Holdings has made significant investments in R&D, launching a comprehensive smart heating system that integrates data analysis, intelligent control, and remote operation [3] - The company has developed the "Lianmei Smart Operation Platform," which enables real-time monitoring and dynamic optimization of heating systems, moving away from traditional manual adjustments [3] Strategic Initiatives - In 2024, Lianmei Holdings accelerated its transformation towards "smart and digital" development, launching a self-developed smart operation platform that incorporates IoT, big data, and cloud computing technologies [5] - The company initiated an integrated innovation project for heat exchange stations, achieving an overall electricity saving rate of 35% and an annual electricity saving of 150,000 kWh per station [5] - Lianmei Holdings aims to deepen its presence in advantageous regions, strengthen existing businesses, and cultivate new ones, focusing on low-carbon, clean, efficient, and economical energy solutions [5]