Investment Highlights - Company is covered for the first time by CICC with an "outperform" rating and a target price of HKD 11.40, based on a PE valuation method corresponding to a multiple of 26.0x for 2026. The company is recognized as a leading manufacturer of power and energy storage batteries in China [1] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles continues to rise, with emerging application scenarios opening up growth opportunities. According to Frost & Sullivan, it is expected that China's power battery installation will reach 1,961.4 GWh by 2029, with a CAGR of 29.0% from 2024 to 2029. Additionally, the demand for energy storage, electric ships, and electric aircraft is rapidly growing, creating long-term growth potential for lithium batteries [1] - The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio to meet diverse customer needs, developing multi-path product combinations driven by market demand and technology. The company covers various material types such as lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials, as well as multiple power types like BEV and PHEV, across applications including electric vehicles, electric aircraft, and electric ships. In 2024, the company's domestic installation share for lithium iron phosphate power batteries is projected to be 2.0%, while the share for PHEV batteries is 1.8%, and the market share for the HEV battery pack of New Zhongyuan Toyota exceeds 70% [1] Company Fundamentals - The company is experiencing a turning point in its fundamentals, leveraging flexible manufacturing to achieve high utilization rates and cost control advantages. Despite smaller revenue and shipment scale compared to second and third-tier battery manufacturers, the company is leading the way in fundamental improvements. Looking ahead, the company is expected to continue expanding its customer base and further release scale effects, driving sustained profit improvement [2] - The company has crossed the threshold of scalable profitability, with profitability expected to steadily increase [2] - Potential catalysts for growth include the continuous acquisition of new orders and better-than-expected profit improvements [2] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company’s EPS is projected to be RMB 0.20 and RMB 0.40 for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with a CAGR of 236% from 2024 to 2026. The current stock price corresponds to a 21.2x P/E for 2026, while the company is given a 26.0x P/E for 2026, leading to a target price of HKD 11.40, indicating a potential upside of 20.6% [2]