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]

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].