Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electric equipment industry is optimistic [2] Core Insights - The lithium battery materials industry is expected to enter a new cycle as the profitability low point may have been surpassed, driven by demand growth in energy storage and other sectors [6][10] - The report highlights significant improvements in profitability, cash flow, and capital expenditure across the lithium battery materials sector [9][10] Summary by Sections Supply Side Analysis - The industry's net profit growth rate for Q2 2025 is +27% year-on-year, marking two consecutive quarters of positive growth, indicating a marginal improvement in profitability [5][13] - Capital expenditure has shown continuous growth for two consecutive quarters since Q1 2025, particularly in the battery sector [5] - Cash flow turned positive for the first time in Q2 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of +22% [20][23] - The current inventory level is deemed reasonable, with a positive year-on-year growth rate in inventory/total assets for three consecutive quarters since Q4 2024 [5][37] Demand Side Analysis - From January to July 2025, the cumulative sales of power and other batteries in China reached 786.2 GWh, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 60.6% [5] - The report anticipates continued demand growth as the economic viability of energy storage reaches a turning point [5] Market Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on opportunities within the lithium battery sector, particularly: 1. Battery sector: Favorable market structure, with energy storage batteries being more advantageous [5] 2. Solid-state industry: Key areas include equipment and solid-state electrolytes, with the establishment of solid-state battery production lines expected to boost equipment manufacturers' shipments [5] 3. Anode sector: With the reduction in costs for silicon-carbon anodes, attention is drawn to their increasing penetration in the consumer battery market [5] Financial Performance - The report provides detailed performance metrics for various segments within the lithium battery materials industry, indicating a mixed performance across different sectors [41][42][44]