Investment Rating - The investment rating for YJ Semitech is "Sell" with a 12-month price target of Rmb100, indicating a downside potential of 21.9% from the current price of Rmb128.04 [8][10]. Core Insights - YJ Semitech is experiencing strong demand for its Continuous Wave (CW) lasers, particularly from key customers in the silicon photonics transceiver market, and is planning to ramp up shipments significantly in the coming quarters [2][8]. - The company is expanding its production capacity to meet the increasing demand for CW lasers and aims to reach a capacity of low tens of millions of units per year by 2026 [2][8]. - YJ Semitech's CW laser pricing is slightly below that of global peers, and its datacom segment gross margin was reported at 71% in 2024, driven mainly by customized products [4][8]. Summary by Sections CW Laser Ramp Outlook - Management maintains a positive outlook for CW laser shipments, driven by strong demand from key customers [2]. - The company is addressing supply tightness in CW and EML lasers by expanding output capacity through additional equipment and improved yield levels [2]. Competitive Barriers - The competitive landscape is characterized by high switching costs for customers, who evaluate suppliers based on product quality, reliability, delivery capability, and capacity scale [3]. Margins and Pricing Comparison - The gross margin for the datacom segment was 71% in 2024, while CW lasers are expected to have a gross margin below the segment average [4]. - The company is currently priced slightly below its global peers, indicating potential pricing power in the future [4]. 100G EML Outlook - YJ Semitech's 100G EML products have passed customer qualifications but are not yet in mass production due to prioritization of CW laser production [6]. - As capacity expands, the company anticipates more room for EML production, which will aid in ramping up EML products [6].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Sell" rating to YJ Semitech [1][9][12] Core Insights - The primary driver for YJ Semitech's growth in 2025 is the ramp-up of Continuous Wave (CW) laser shipments, supported by strong demand from key customers in silicon photonics transceivers [2][9] - The company is experiencing supply tightness in both CW lasers and Electro-Absorption Modulated Lasers (EML), prompting plans for capacity expansion to meet customer demand [2][9] - YJ Semitech aims to reach a production capacity of low tens of millions of units per year by 2026, positioning itself for future trends in the industry [2][9] Summary by Sections CW Laser Ramp Outlook - Management maintains a positive outlook for CW laser shipments, driven by strong demand from key customers [2] - The company is expanding output capacity through additional equipment and improved yield levels [2] - The capacity expansion is intended to capture near-term opportunities and future trends in the industry [2] Competitive Barriers - The key competitive barrier is not just product performance but also includes product quality, reliability, delivery capability, and capacity scale [3] - Once a supplier establishes a solid track record, customers are unlikely to switch suppliers easily [3] Margins and Pricing Comparison - YJ Semitech's CW laser pricing is slightly below that of global peers [4] - The gross margin for the datacom segment is projected at 71% in 2024, primarily driven by customized products [4] 100G EML Outlook - The company's 100G EML products have passed customer qualifications but are not yet in mass production due to prioritization of CW laser production [7] - As capacity increases, there will be more room for EML production, aiding in ramp progress [7] Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from Rmb252 million in 2024 to Rmb460 million in 2025, and further to Rmb665 million in 2026 [8] - The net income is expected to rise from Rmb161 million in 2025 to Rmb284 million in 2026 [8] - The report sets a 12-month price target of Rmb100 based on a 30x 2026E P/E ratio, indicating a downside potential of 21.9% from the current price of Rmb128.04 [10][12]