Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for Huakang Clean Technology Co., Ltd. [1][7] Core Views - The company has a strong order backlog and a robust capability to win medical contracts, ensuring long-term stable growth in its medical business. The successful entry into the electronic cleanroom sector provides high growth potential. Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are CNY 25.42 billion, CNY 35.47 billion, and CNY 45.98 billion, with year-on-year growth rates of 49%, 40%, and 30% respectively. Net profit forecasts are CNY 1.53 billion, CNY 2.25 billion, and CNY 3.32 billion, with growth rates of 129%, 47%, and 47% respectively. The company's reasonable market capitalization is estimated at CNY 5.1 billion, indicating a potential upside of approximately 43% from its market value as of September 15, 2025 [6][7]. Summary by Sections 1. Deepening Cleanroom Field, Continuous High Growth - Huakang Clean has been deeply engaged in the cleanroom integration service sector for 17 years, providing comprehensive services including design, construction, procurement, and after-sales support. The company has served over 800 high-quality clients across various sectors, including healthcare and electronics [6][20][21]. - The company has achieved continuous revenue growth since 2017, with a CAGR of 24%. In the first half of 2025, revenue reached CNY 835 million, a year-on-year increase of 51% [23][26]. 2. Long-term Stable Medical Demand, High Prosperity in Electronics - The cleanroom market is expected to exceed CNY 500 billion by 2032, with a projected CAGR of over 7% from 2023 to 2032. The medical cleanroom market is driven by the increasing number of hospitals and the rising demand for ICU and surgical facilities [42][66]. - The electronic cleanroom market is also anticipated to grow significantly, supported by the high capital expenditure in the semiconductor industry, which is projected to remain robust [71][80]. 3. Increased Market Share in Medical Sector, Strong Entry into Electronics - The company has successfully expanded its market share in the medical cleanroom sector despite a challenging macro environment. The order backlog for medical and laboratory cleanrooms has grown from CNY 1.727 billion in 2022 to CNY 3.706 billion in the first half of 2025 [6][9]. - The establishment of the electronic cleanroom division in 2024 has allowed the company to tap into a larger market, leveraging its technical expertise and local resources [6][9]. 4. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to maintain high growth, with revenue projections of CNY 25.42 billion, CNY 35.47 billion, and CNY 45.98 billion for 2025-2027. The net profit is forecasted to be CNY 1.53 billion, CNY 2.25 billion, and CNY 3.32 billion for the same period [5][7].

Core Viewpoint - The company Huakang Clean (301235.SZ) is facing potential operational challenges due to the investigation of its chairman, Tan Pingtao, who has been placed under investigation and detention by the Guangdong Provincial Supervisory Committee [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Huakang Clean specializes in cleanroom integration services, primarily serving medical institutions, research laboratories, and semiconductor manufacturing companies, ensuring compliance with cleanliness, temperature, and airflow standards [2] - The company has served over 800 clients, including Shanghai Macro Microelectronics and Sichuan University Huaxi Hospital, with operations spanning more than 20 provinces and regions in China [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, Huakang Clean achieved revenue of 834.91 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 50.73%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 18.68 million yuan, up 273.48% [2] - Despite the significant growth in revenue and profit, the company reported a negative net cash flow from operating activities of -294.27 million yuan, a decline of 74.03% year-on-year, and accounts receivable amounted to 1.649 billion yuan, representing 43.64% of total assets [2] Group 3: Order Backlog and Client Base - As of June, Huakang Clean had an order backlog of 3.827 billion yuan, with 2.537 billion yuan in medical special orders and 774 million yuan in laboratory orders [3] - The company’s major clients are primarily in the medical sector, with significant contracts including a 1.14 billion yuan project for the Wuhan East Lake Comprehensive Protection Zone and a 41 million yuan project for Zhejiang Jingyin Electronic Technology [3]