Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 5.696 billion yuan in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.96%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 666 million yuan, up 24.59% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin improved to 24.72% in H1 2025, an increase of 2.36 percentage points compared to 2024, while the net margin rose to 12.60%, up 3.58 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The international subsidiary significantly reduced its losses, with a loss of 15.03 million yuan in H1 2025, down from a loss of 163 million yuan in 2024 [1] - The company’s inventory and contract assets increased significantly, reaching 2.24 billion yuan and 480 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth of 21.43% and 46.20% [3] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 13.823 billion yuan, 15.458 billion yuan, and 17.176 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 11.5%, 11.8%, and 11.1% [3][4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 1.359 billion yuan, 1.624 billion yuan, and 1.891 billion yuan for the same years, with growth rates of 32.8%, 19.5%, and 16.4% [3][4] Business Segment Performance - The high-voltage segment generated revenue of 2.291 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, while the medium and low-voltage segment saw revenue of 1.352 billion yuan, up 15.33% [2] - The international business segment achieved a remarkable revenue growth of 125.58%, reaching 151 million yuan [2] - The operation and maintenance service segment reported revenue of 480 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.12% [2] Market Position and Strategy - The company is actively enhancing its market marketing and transformation in the high-voltage core segment, with significant growth in bidding amounts for the power grid market [2] - The company has secured multiple contracts with major state-owned enterprises and has made inroads into international markets, including winning a contract for high-voltage mobile transformers in Saudi Arabia [2]

中国西电（601179.SH）2025 年半年报点评 降本增效成果显著，核心业务结构持续优化 2025 年 08 月 26 日 ➢ 事件：2025 年 8 月 20 日，公司发布 2025 年中报。公司 25H1 实现收入 113.31 亿元，同比+8.91%；归母净利润 5.98 亿元，同比+30.08%；扣非归母 净利润 6.09 亿元，同比+29.25%。单 25Q2 实现收入 60.70 亿元，同比+7.22%； 归母净利润 3.03 亿元，同比+20.19%；扣非归母净利润 3.16 亿元，同比 +12.43%。 ➢ 降本增效持续推动，公司毛利率、净利率不断改善。25H1 公司毛利率提升 至 21.61%，分别较 24A、24H1 提升 0.86Pct、2.68Pcts；25H1 公司净利率提 升至 6.55%，分别较 24A、24H1 提升 1.05Pcts、1.04Pcts，公司降本增效持续 推进，盈利能力不断改善。同时，公司借助子公司销售模式调整有效降低销售费 用，25H1 公司销售费用 3.25 亿元，同比下降 9.06%，销售费用率为 2.87%， 较 24A 下降 0.6Pct；管理费用 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electrical equipment industry is "Positive" and is maintained [15]. Core Insights - The overall bidding amount for the State Grid in the first seven months of 2025 reached 1,062.5 billion yuan, with significant growth in various categories, particularly in ultra-high voltage equipment and digitalization [3][34]. - The report highlights a strong demand for ultra-high voltage equipment, with a notable increase in bidding for materials, indicating a robust investment outlook for the sector [13][34]. Summary by Sections Overall Situation - In the first half of 2025, the total electricity consumption reached 48,418 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. The grid construction investment amounted to 291.1 billion yuan, up 14.6% year-on-year, indicating sustained high investment levels [27]. State Grid - The State Grid completed a total of 1,062.5 billion yuan in bidding from January to July 2025, with ultra-high voltage equipment at 107.05 billion yuan (up 4.9%), ultra-high voltage materials at 178.7 billion yuan (up 405%), and transmission and transformation equipment at 547.7 billion yuan (up 25%) [3][34]. Ultra-High Voltage - The bidding for ultra-high voltage equipment primarily focused on AC projects, with significant progress in research and approval for flexible DC projects. The total bidding amount for ultra-high voltage equipment in the first seven months was 107.05 billion yuan [7][37]. Transmission and Transformation - Transmission and transformation equipment bidding reached 547.7 billion yuan, with notable growth in 330-750kV equipment, particularly secondary equipment, cables, and combined electrical devices, which saw increases of 59.1%, 47.6%, and 28.2% respectively [8][34]. Metering and Digitalization - The metering equipment bidding saw a decrease of 43.6% year-on-year, while digitalization equipment experienced a significant increase of 30.5%, indicating a shift towards more advanced technologies in the sector [9][34]. Provincial Bidding - Provincial bidding for distribution networks in the first half of 2025 totaled 137.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.4%, driven by large-scale joint procurement projects [10]. Southern Power Grid - The Southern Power Grid reported a 39.6% increase in secondary network bidding, while distribution and metering saw declines, reflecting a mixed demand landscape [11]. Overseas Exports - In the first half of 2025, exports of major electrical equipment types, including liquid transformers and high-voltage switchgear, reached new monthly highs, driven by strong demand from Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America [12]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued growth in grid infrastructure investment, projecting a 14.6% increase for the first half of 2025, with a positive outlook for ultra-high voltage, digitalization, and export opportunities [13].

Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the **Chinese power grid infrastructure investment** and the **high voltage transmission sector**. The focus is on the performance and trends in the power equipment market, including bidding results and export data. Key Points and Arguments Power Grid Investment - From January to April, China's power grid investment reached **140.8 billion yuan**, reflecting a **14.6% year-on-year increase**. However, April's growth showed a slight decline compared to earlier months, where the growth rate was over **20%** [1] - The investment is expected to continue to rise throughout the year due to substantial plans from **State Grid** and **Southern Grid** [1] High Voltage Transmission - The **State Grid** has completed two batches of high voltage equipment bidding this year, totaling **1.48 billion yuan**, which is lower than last year's **1.7 billion yuan** for the same period [2] - The bidding for high voltage line materials has surged to **17.87 billion yuan**, setting a historical high, with the first batch at **7.74 billion yuan** and the second at **10.13 billion yuan** [2] Metering Equipment - The first batch of P4 metering equipment bidding totaled **7.5 billion yuan**, a **43.63% decrease** year-on-year. The A-grade meters saw a **48% drop** in bidding amounts [3][4] - The decline in bidding amounts is attributed to a significant drop in prices as manufacturers attempt to clear inventory [5] Digitalization and AI - The digitalization bidding reached **1.5 billion yuan**, a **16% increase** year-on-year, with digital equipment seeing a **13% increase** [7] - The demand for AI servers is expected to grow, with a focus on the development of the **Electricity Trading Platform 3.0** [9] Export Performance - From January to April, transformer exports reached **4.58 billion yuan**, a **33.65% increase** year-on-year, with liquid transformers showing the highest growth [15][16] - The export of electric meters also increased, with April's export amount reaching **980 million yuan**, a **34% year-on-year increase** [16] - High voltage switchgear exports reached **8.3 billion yuan**, reflecting a **44% increase** [17] Domestic and International Demand - Domestic demand remains strong despite price pressures, with expectations of continued growth in the second half of the year due to ongoing high voltage projects [24] - The relationship with the EU is stable, with China becoming the largest importer of transformers in the EU, surpassing Turkey [22] Future Outlook - The upcoming months are expected to see more high voltage projects initiated, leading to increased demand for related equipment and orders [24] - The overall industry is anticipated to face manageable pressure with significant growth opportunities in both domestic and international markets [23] Additional Important Insights - The digitalization efforts are being hampered by progress delays, but future demand for AI in the power sector is expected to remain robust [9] - The competitive pricing environment is likely to improve as new bidding cycles for meters are anticipated, which will shift focus from older models to newer ones [6]