Market Overview - On August 6, the Hang Seng Index experienced a slight increase of 0.03%, closing at 24,910 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 0.2% to 5,532 points[1] - The total market turnover was HKD 215.2 billion, indicating a gradual decrease in trading activity this week but still maintaining an active level[1] - Net inflow from the Hong Kong Stock Connect was HKD 9.4 billion[1] Sector Performance - The cyclical sectors surged due to "anti-involution" policies, with Morningstar Paper (1812 HK) and Nine Dragons Paper (2689 HK) both rising by 10.8%[1] - Technology stocks showed mixed performance; Tencent (700 HK) rose by 1.7%, while Alibaba (9988 HK) increased by 0.6%, but Meituan (3690 HK) and Baidu (9888 HK) fell[1] - Airline stocks faced significant pressure after Cathay Pacific (293 HK) reported a 9.7% drop in performance[1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. ISM Non-Manufacturing Index unexpectedly fell to 50.1 in July, indicating a slowdown in service sector growth, with new orders showing minimal growth and employment continuing to decline[3] - Rising costs were highlighted, with raw material and service price indicators reaching their highest levels since October 2022, reflecting the impact of tariff uncertainties on supply chains[3] Real Estate Market - In the week ending August 3, the transaction volume of new homes in 30 major cities fell to 161 million square meters, a year-on-year decline of 17.7%[5] - The cumulative transaction volume of new homes in first-tier cities showed a mixed trend, with Beijing down 1.9% and Guangzhou up 14.2% year-on-year[6] Policy Outlook - The Central Political Bureau emphasized the need for sustained macroeconomic policies, including proactive fiscal measures and moderately loose monetary policies, to enhance economic recovery[9] - The real estate sector is expected to benefit from upcoming specific measures aimed at promoting housing demand and inventory reduction[12]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights the positive performance of the defense ETF and its associated index, driven by significant gains in drone-related stocks following recent geopolitical events and market forecasts for the military drone sector [1] - The defense ETF (512670.SH) rose by 0.42%, while the associated index, the CSI Defense (399973.SZ), increased by 0.68% [1] - Key component stocks such as Haige Communication, AVIC Shenfei, and Aerospace Rainbow saw notable increases, with Haige Communication rising by 5.79% and AVIC Shenfei by 1.33% [1] Group 2 - According to research from Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, the defense and military industry is expected to face short-term profit pressure in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, with net profit attributable to shareholders projected to decline by 23.00% and 2.94% respectively [2] - Despite short-term challenges, the fundamental logic of the industry remains strong, with stable operational indicators and guaranteed prosperity [2] - High-end combat capabilities (e.g., AVIC Shenfei, Aerospace Electronics) are expected to have stable demand and high earnings certainty, while new combat capabilities (e.g., Haige Communication, Aerospace Electronics) are identified as future growth directions with significant elasticity [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the defense and military industry, suggesting a "Buy" recommendation for the sector in 2024 and 2025 [3][4]. Core Insights - The overall performance of the military industry is temporarily under pressure, with a projected decline in net profit of 23.00% for 2024 and 2.94% for Q1 2025. However, the long-term growth trend remains intact [3][4][22]. - The report highlights the differentiation in performance across various segments, with the naval and aerospace sectors showing significant growth, while others face challenges [3][4][48]. - The industry is expected to benefit from stable demand for high-end military capabilities and the emergence of new technologies, which will drive future growth [4][5]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - The military industry experienced a decline in revenue and net profit in 2024 and Q1 2025, with net profit dropping by 23.00% and 2.94% respectively [22]. - Revenue for 2024 is projected at 622.1 billion, with a slight decline of 1.16% year-on-year, while Q1 2025 revenue is expected to be 122 billion, down 0.89% [19][22]. - The industry is witnessing a stable growth in operational indicators, indicating a sustained level of industry prosperity [4][28]. 2. Revenue and Profit - The aerospace segment contributes the most to the industry's revenue and net profit, accounting for 44% and 39% respectively in 2024, and 40% and 36% in Q1 2025 [40][41]. - The naval equipment sector shows a strong growth rate, with revenue growth of 10.81% in 2024 and 10.10% in Q1 2025 [48][57]. - The report notes that over half of the companies in the industry faced temporary performance pressures, but the naval segment has shown resilience [48] . 3. Profitability Metrics - The overall profitability of the military industry is slightly declining, with gross and net profit margins for 2024 at 19.99% and 6.12% respectively, showing a decrease from previous years [26][27]. - The military electronics segment maintains the highest profitability, with a gross margin of 39.41% in 2024 [26][27]. 4. Operational Indicators - Key operational metrics such as inventory, accounts payable, and contract liabilities have shown stable growth, indicating a robust demand outlook [28][29]. - The military industry recorded a 2.90% increase in inventory and a 9.99% rise in accounts payable in 2024, reflecting strong procurement activities to meet downstream orders [28][29]. 5. Key Investment Targets - The report recommends focusing on two main investment combinations: high-end military capabilities and new technology-driven military solutions, highlighting specific companies within these categories [4][5].