Summary of China Industrials Update Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **China Industrials** sector, particularly capital goods, construction machinery, lithium battery equipment, and automation [6][7][8]. - The overall industry view is categorized as **In-Line** [2]. Key Insights Sector Cycle and Outlook - A positive outlook for **capital goods** is driven by: - Industrial upgrades and technology iterations - Domestic replacement cycles - Overseas opportunities, particularly in lithium battery equipment and construction machinery [6]. - The sector is transitioning from a **down-cycle** of 3-4 years to an **up-cycle** [7]. - **Solar equipment** is identified as the weakest segment due to overcapacity and sluggish demand [7]. Performance Recap - **1H25 sector performance** shows mixed results across various sub-sectors: - Automation: +1% y-y - Heavy-duty trucks: +7% y-y - Lithium battery equipment: +39% y-y - Solar equipment: -41% y-y [11][12][13]. - The **trading P/E** for many sub-sectors is above the five-year median, indicating potential overvaluation [15]. Long-term Drivers - Three long-term drivers for growth include: 1. AI technology diffusion into intelligent manufacturing 2. Advanced equipment localization 3. Global expansion [6]. Heavy-Duty Trucks (HDT) - HDT sales grew by **7% y-y** in 1H25, with a forecast of **1 million units** for the full year [54]. - The market is expected to see a **5% y-y growth** in 2026, driven by domestic replacement demand [56]. Lithium Battery Equipment - Demand for lithium battery equipment is projected to grow by **46%** in 2025 and **24%** in 2026, driven by: - Capacity expansions by leading players - The first major replacement cycle starting in 2025 [118][121][124]. Solar Equipment - The solar equipment market is expected to remain weak, with a forecast of single-digit growth in global installations for 2026-27 [125][127]. - China may face a shortfall in solar installations in 2026-27 due to saturated downstream demand [128]. Automation and Robotics - The automation market is in a mild recovery stage, with expectations for continued growth in 2026-27 [68][69]. - Industrial robot shipments grew by **20% y-y** in 2Q25, with significant contributions from the auto and electronics sectors [107][112]. Additional Insights - **Construction machinery** utilization rates have declined slightly, indicating potential challenges in the sector [42]. - The report highlights the importance of **localization** in manufacturing, with expectations for increased market share for domestic players [114][115]. Conclusion - The China Industrials sector is poised for recovery, particularly in capital goods and automation, while facing challenges in solar equipment. The focus on technological advancements and domestic demand will be crucial for sustained growth in the coming years.

Summary of the Investor Presentation: China Industrials Update Industry Overview - The focus is on the **China Industrials** sector, particularly capital goods, automation, robotics, construction machinery, and lithium battery equipment [6][7][8]. - The overall industry view is rated as **In-Line** [2]. Key Insights - **Positive Outlook for Capital Goods**: The sector is expected to benefit from industrial upgrades, technology iterations, domestic replacement cycles, and overseas opportunities. Key areas include lithium battery equipment and construction machinery [6]. - **Long-term Drivers**: Three main drivers are identified: 1. AI technology diffusion into intelligent manufacturing and equipment 2. Advanced equipment localization 3. Global expansion [6]. - **Cycle Reversal**: After a 3-4 year down-cycle, the construction machinery and lithium battery equipment sectors are entering an up-cycle. However, the solar equipment sector is facing challenges due to overcapacity and sluggish demand [7][8]. Sector Performance - **Stock Performance**: Various sectors have shown mixed performance, with automation and lithium battery equipment experiencing significant growth, while solar equipment has struggled [11][12][13]. - **1H25 Sector Performance**: The trading P/E ratios for many sub-sectors are above the five-year median, particularly in automation and lithium battery equipment [15][17]. Construction Machinery Insights - **Domestic and Overseas Growth**: The domestic market for construction machinery is expected to grow due to replacement demand and large-scale infrastructure projects. The overseas market is also anticipated to recover, providing opportunities for Chinese OEMs [46][48][51]. - **Utilization Rates**: The average utilization rate for construction machinery has slightly declined to 44% [42]. Heavy-Duty Trucks (HDT) - **Sales Growth**: HDT sales grew 7% year-on-year in 1H25, with expectations for continued growth driven by domestic replacement demand [53][54]. - **Market Trends**: The penetration of LNG HDTs has increased to 30% in 2024, while new energy HDT sales surged by 176% year-on-year in 7M25 [61][66]. Automation Market - **Demand Recovery**: The automation market is in a mild recovery stage, with expectations for continued growth driven by replacement demand and AI applications [68][69]. - **Market Competition**: Competition remains less intense than in previous years, with limited margin downside for most markets [68]. Lithium Battery Equipment - **Demand Forecast**: Sustained demand growth is expected in 2026-27, driven by capacity expansions and the first major replacement cycle starting in 2025 [119][125]. - **Global Demand**: Global lithium battery equipment demand is projected to grow at approximately 30% annually in 2026-27 [122]. Solar Equipment - **Challenging Outlook**: The solar equipment sector is expected to remain at a trough in 2026 due to global overcapacity and sluggish demand [126][128]. - **Installation Shortfall**: China may experience a solar installation shortfall in 2026-27 following a rush in installations in 2025 [129]. Intelligent Robotics - **Adoption Trends**: The adoption of intelligent robots is expected to ramp up in 2H25, with new model launches anticipated [135][136]. Conclusion - The China Industrials sector is poised for growth, particularly in capital goods and automation, despite challenges in the solar equipment market. Key players are encouraged to focus on innovation and market expansion to capitalize on emerging opportunities.