Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for Dongwei Technology (688700) [1] Core Views - The demand for high-end electroplating equipment is expected to increase due to the CoWoP technology combined with HDI, positioning the company to benefit significantly [7] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth in HDI electroplating equipment demand, supported by its advanced technology and product offerings [7] Financial Forecasts - Projected total revenue (in million RMB) for 2023A is 909.23, with a decline of 10.13% year-on-year, and is expected to rise to 1,266.38 by 2027E, reflecting a growth of 11.45% [1] - The forecasted net profit attributable to the parent company (in million RMB) is 151.43 for 2023A, with a significant drop of 29.01% year-on-year, expected to recover to 224.36 by 2027E, showing a growth of 21.48% [1] - The latest diluted EPS is projected to be 0.51 for 2023A, increasing to 0.75 by 2027E [1] - The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 94.25, with future projections of 206.03 for 2024A, decreasing to 63.61 by 2027E [1] Market Data - The closing price of the stock is 47.83 RMB, with a market capitalization of 14,272.54 million RMB [5] - The stock has a price-to-book ratio of 8.15 and a one-year price range of 16.95 to 51.00 RMB [5] Key Technologies and Market Trends - The CoWoP process is emerging as a mainstream packaging technology, simplifying processes and reducing transmission losses, which is crucial for the PCB industry [7] - The MSAP and SAP processes are identified as key technologies for achieving HDI, driving the demand for high-value electroplating equipment [7] - The company’s horizontal electroplating equipment is validated by leading customers, indicating a promising domestic replacement trend [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The demand for laser micro-hole equipment is expected to increase due to the adoption of CoWoP technology combined with HDI, positioning the company to benefit significantly [7] - The company's TGV laser micro-hole equipment is technologically advanced, meeting the stringent quality requirements of high-end HDI PCBs, and is already being utilized in semiconductor and display chip packaging [7] - The financial forecasts indicate a steady growth in revenue and net profit, with projected net profits of 6.4 billion, 7.2 billion, and 7.6 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, corresponding to dynamic P/E ratios of 31, 28, and 26 times [7][8] Financial Projections - Total revenue is projected to grow from 2,014 million RMB in 2024 to 3,177 million RMB in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.96% [1][8] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase from 643 million RMB in 2025 to 760 million RMB in 2027, reflecting a growth rate of 5.57% in the final year [1][8] - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 1.93 RMB in 2024 to 2.78 RMB in 2027 [1][8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the demand for computing power is driving the growth of the PCB industry, with global server sales expected to reach $95.2 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 134.1%, and the global server market projected to reach $366 billion in 2025, up 44.6% year-on-year [1] - The PCB market is expected to grow from 73.565 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, to 78.562 billion yuan in 2025, with a further increase in growth rate to 6.8% [1] - The server/storage segment is projected to generate a revenue of 10.916 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 33%, accounting for approximately 15% of the PCB market [1] Group 2 - The drilling, exposure, and testing processes are identified as the core stages of PCB production, with drilling equipment accounting for about 20% of the total industry value, while exposure and testing equipment account for 17% and 15%, respectively [2] - The demand for multilayer boards, HDI, and high-frequency boards is increasing due to the high growth in PCB demand driven by computing server needs, with HDI boards requiring higher precision in drilling, exposure, and plating processes [2] - The CoWoP process is emerging as a new packaging technology that simplifies the manufacturing steps and requires PCBs to have high-density wiring and precision, leading to increased demands on drilling, exposure, and plating processes [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the PCB equipment industry [1] Core Insights - The demand for computing power is increasing, driving capital expenditure in the PCB industry. According to IDC, global server sales are expected to reach $95.2 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 134.1%. The global server market is projected to grow to $366 billion in 2025, up 44.6% year-on-year. This demand is expected to boost the PCB market, which is forecasted to reach 73.565 billion yuan in 2024, a 5.8% increase, and 78.562 billion yuan in 2025, a 6.8% increase [1][2] - The core processes in PCB production include drilling, exposure, and testing, which are critical for high-end board processing. The value of drilling equipment accounts for approximately 20% of the entire industry chain, while exposure and testing equipment account for 17% and 15%, respectively. The increasing demand for multilayer boards and HDI boards is driving the need for high-precision drilling and exposure technologies [2][3] - The emergence of CoWoP technology simplifies the packaging process by allowing chips to be directly packaged onto PCB boards, requiring high-density wiring and precision. This shift towards high-density and high-precision PCBs will increase the value of related equipment in drilling, exposure, and plating processes [3] Summary by Sections - **Market Demand**: The PCB market is expected to grow significantly due to the rising demand for servers, with a notable increase in the production value of server/storage applications [1][2] - **Production Processes**: Key production processes such as drilling, exposure, and testing are becoming more complex, necessitating advancements in equipment and technology [2] - **Investment Recommendations**: The report suggests focusing on companies involved in core PCB production processes, particularly in drilling (e.g., Dazhu CNC), exposure (e.g., Chipbond), and plating (e.g., Dongwei Technology) [4]