Core Insights - The report from Ping An Securities indicates a slight increase in inverter export demand in Q1, with strong performance in emerging markets in Asia and Africa, recommending leading companies in the emerging market household storage sector [1] Group 1: Inverter Export Performance - In Q1 2025, China's inverter export value reached 12.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, with March exports amounting to 4.5 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.8% and a month-on-month increase of 39.5% [1] - The top three markets for China's inverter exports in Q1 were Asia, Europe, and Latin America, accounting for 37%, 35%, and 12% of the total export value, respectively [1] - In Q1, inverter exports to Asia, Europe, and Latin America were 4.5 billion, 4.2 billion, and 1.4 billion yuan, with year-on-year changes of +23%, -5%, and -14% respectively [1] Group 2: Asian Market Insights - In Q1 2025, inverter exports to the Asian market totaled 4.52 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 23% [2] - The top five regions for inverter exports in Asia were India, Pakistan, Myanmar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, with India showing a significant increase of 72% year-on-year, amounting to 1.01 billion yuan [2] - The Southeast Asian market also saw growth, with inverter exports totaling 1.03 billion yuan in Q1, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 47% [2] Group 3: European Market Insights - In Q1 2025, China's inverter exports to Europe amounted to 4.23 billion yuan, with a year-on-year decrease of 5% [3] - March saw a recovery in demand, with exports reaching 1.77 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 64% [3] - The Netherlands and Germany were the primary markets in Europe, with exports of 1.71 billion and 780 million yuan, showing year-on-year changes of -5% and +36% respectively [3] Group 4: Latin American and African Market Insights - In Q1 2025, inverter exports to Latin America totaled 1.44 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 14% [4] - Brazil accounted for 62% of the exports to Latin America, with exports amounting to 890 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 31% [4] - Conversely, inverter exports to Africa reached 1.03 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 41%, with South Africa and Nigeria being the top markets [4]

Core Viewpoint - Jinlang Technology is facing challenges with declining net profits and financial conditions, prompting attention from the market regarding its refinancing efforts [1][5]. Financing and Business Strategy - Jinlang Technology, a leading inverter manufacturer, has announced plans to issue convertible bonds to raise up to 1.694 billion yuan, targeting projects in distributed photovoltaic power stations and high-voltage inverters [3][5]. - The company has previously raised approximately 4.546 billion yuan through two private placements and one convertible bond from December 2020 to January 2023 [3]. - The new financing aims to optimize the structure of core products, expand into diversified businesses, and alleviate financial pressure [3][5]. Financial Performance and Challenges - Jinlang Technology's total liabilities have increased from 4.071 billion yuan at the end of 2021 to 13.55 billion yuan by September 2024, primarily due to growth in sales and production [5]. - The company's long-term borrowings have also risen, with non-current liabilities increasing from 30.01% at the end of 2021 to 62.21% by September 2024 [5]. - The liquidity ratios have shown a declining trend, with the current ratio decreasing from 0.96 in 2021 to 0.73 in 2023, although it rebounded to 1.06 by September 2024 [5]. Market Position and Global Expansion - Jinlang Technology's revenue growth has slowed significantly, with a 3.59% increase in 2023 compared to over 70% in 2022, and a 26.46% decline in net profit [8][9]. - The company has been recognized as one of the top three global photovoltaic inverter manufacturers, with significant international sales contributing to its revenue [10][11]. - In 2023, overseas revenue accounted for 39.52% of total revenue, increasing to 42.30% in the first half of 2024, indicating a strong global market presence [11].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" indicating a projected increase of over 10% relative to the market index in the next six months [48]. Core Insights - In March 2025, the export value of inverters from China reached 4.52 billion yuan, showing a month-on-month increase of 39.37% and a year-on-year growth of 6.22%, indicating a significant recovery in exports [2][15]. - Cumulative exports for the first three months of 2025 amounted to 12.152 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.06%, demonstrating stable market performance [2][15]. - The Asian market remains robust, with inverter exports in March 2025 amounting to 1.650 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 38.10% and a year-on-year increase of 12.28% [3][16]. - The European market is showing signs of recovery, with exports reaching 1.773 billion yuan in March 2025, a month-on-month increase of 63.70% and a year-on-year increase of 6.05% [4][26]. - North America has also seen a notable recovery, with exports to the region amounting to 207 million yuan in March 2025, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 135.64% and a year-on-year increase of 26.39% [5][32]. - The African market is performing steadily, with exports reaching 363 million yuan in March 2025, a month-on-month increase of 9.87% and a year-on-year increase of 83.03% [10][33]. Summary by Sections Global Overview - The overall export value of inverters in March 2025 shows a significant month-on-month recovery and stable year-on-year growth [15][34]. Regional Performance - **Asia**: The Asian market is experiencing high demand, particularly from emerging markets like India and Pakistan, with significant year-on-year growth in inverter exports [3][16]. - **Europe**: The European market is recovering, with notable increases in exports to Germany and the UK, while exports to the Netherlands and Poland have decreased [4][26]. - **North America**: The North American market is showing strong recovery, particularly in exports to the United States [5][32]. - **Africa**: The African market is stable, with high growth rates in South Africa and Nigeria [10][33]. Export by Origin - In March 2025, the provinces of Guangdong and Zhejiang showed significant year-on-year growth in inverter exports, benefiting from the recovery in the household storage market [11][41]. Investment Recommendations - Long-term growth in global renewable energy installations and increasing demand for energy storage solutions are expected to drive market growth. Key regions include Europe, the United States, and emerging markets in Asia and Africa [12][46].

Group 1: Company Performance - Western Gold achieved operating revenue of 7.001 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 56.68%, and net profit of 290 million yuan, turning from loss to profit [1] - Jihong Co. reported operating revenue of 5.529 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 17.41%, with net profit down 47.28% to 182 million yuan [2] - Sanli Co. achieved operating revenue of 227 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 14.35%, but reported a net loss of 49.88 million yuan, narrowing the loss by 56.50% [2] - Sanli Co. reported operating revenue of 2.590 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 25.25%, with net profit of 68.09 million yuan, up 59.07% [4] - Huaiqi Mountain achieved operating revenue of 1.631 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 15.60%, with net profit of 196 million yuan, up 17.74% [6] - Huayuan Holdings reported operating revenue of 2.449 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 1.60%, with net profit of 70.74 million yuan, up 739% [8] - Hangfa Power achieved operating revenue of 47.880 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.48%, but net profit decreased by 39.48% to 860 million yuan [10] - Zhongcai Energy reported operating revenue of 2.324 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 24.21%, with net profit down 94.70% to 760,240 yuan [10] - Longxing Technology achieved operating revenue of 4.355 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 1.95%, with net profit of 142 million yuan, up 28.70% [11] - Jinying Co. reported operating revenue of 1.308 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 4.52%, with net profit down 36.73% to 22.35 million yuan [12] - Zhujiang Co. achieved operating revenue of 1.558 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 52.38%, but net profit turned to profit at 15.57 million yuan [12] - Chuanwang Media reported operating revenue of 288 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 20.05%, but net profit decreased by 24.02% to 23.80 million yuan [13] - Ronglian Technology achieved operating revenue of 2.022 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 14.91%, with net profit of 28.11 million yuan, up 107.87% [13] - Oufeiguang reported operating revenue of 20.437 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 21.19%, but net profit decreased by 24.09% to 58.38 million yuan [14] Group 2: Dividend Proposals - Western Gold proposed a cash dividend of 0.5 yuan per 10 shares [1] - Jihong Co. proposed a cash dividend of 1.58 yuan per 10 shares [2] - Sanli Co. proposed a cash dividend of 1.50 yuan per 10 shares [4] - Huaiqi Mountain proposed a cash dividend of 4.00 yuan per 10 shares [6] - Huayuan Holdings proposed a cash dividend of 1.00 yuan per 10 shares [8] - Hangfa Power proposed a cash dividend of 0.97 yuan per 10 shares [10] - Zhongcai Energy proposed a cash dividend of 0.05 yuan per 10 shares [10] - Longxing Technology proposed a cash dividend of 1.20 yuan per 10 shares [11] - Jinying Co. proposed a cash dividend of 1.00 yuan per 10 shares [12] - Zhujiang Co. proposed a cash dividend of 1.25 yuan per 10 shares [12] - Chuanwang Media proposed a cash dividend of 1.25 yuan per 10 shares [13] - Ronglian Technology proposed a cash dividend of 0.0425 yuan per share [13] - Oufeiguang proposed a cash dividend of 0.0178 yuan per share [14]

Core Viewpoint - The article presents the monthly stock selection of the "Liangma Combination" based on strategic focus and industry research, highlighting investment opportunities in various sectors following the resolution of external uncertainties in early April 2025 [1][2]. Sector Allocation - After the resolution of external risks, the focus is on high-quality growth stocks with clear industrial logic, particularly in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Key events include the publication of the U.S. trade policy memorandum and clarity on "reciprocal tariffs" [3]. - The technology sector is expected to lead in April and May, driven by strong industrial catalysts and weak macroeconomic correlations. The main investment themes include edge AI and domestic computing power, especially with the anticipated release of new products in Q2 [3]. - In the healthcare sector, there are opportunities for value reassessment due to ongoing policy encouragement. The consumer sector presents structural opportunities from a bottom-up approach. Additionally, attention is drawn to relatively underperforming areas in renewable energy, such as energy storage and inverters [3].

Core Viewpoint - The inverter sector is experiencing a recovery in sentiment, driven by expectations of a shift in market trading styles, fundamental turning points, and valuation corrections [1][2] Group 1: Market Trends and Expectations - Short-term focus is on the anticipated shift in market trading styles, fundamental turning points, and valuation corrections, while long-term views suggest that the industry logic is not deflationary, with potential for technological premiums in networked energy storage and AIDC [2] - The inverter sector has faced pressure on performance and valuation since 2024, nearing historical lows, but is expected to see a turnaround in 2025 Q1 due to sustained overseas large-scale storage demand and improved domestic orders and shipments [2][3] Group 2: Performance and Valuation Insights - In 2024 Q4, the U.S. installed capacity for energy storage reached a record high of 3.4 GW, with a year-on-year growth of 37%, and projections for 2025 Q1 suggest a further increase to 4.3 GW, doubling year-on-year [3] - The market is expected to see significant performance improvements for domestic companies in the second quarter of 2025, as channel inventory continues to decrease and seasonal impacts from Q1 fade [4] Group 3: Investment Strategy - Current PE valuations for storage companies are generally below the historical 30th percentile, indicating significant potential for performance improvement post-2025 Q2 due to policy stimuli and industry recovery [6] - The inverter sector is identified as a high-probability investment opportunity during the performance vacuum period in April, with recommendations to focus on undervalued leading companies and those with significant fundamental recovery potential [6]

Group 1: Power Equipment Exports - In January-February 2025, inverter exports met expectations, with good year-on-year growth in Asia [3] - Transformer exports showed rapid year-on-year growth in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America [3] - The export of electric meters performed well in Africa and South America, while high-voltage switch exports also saw significant year-on-year growth in Europe, North America, and South America [3] - The power equipment export sector shows a degree of sustainability, and current valuations of related stocks are low, suggesting a medium to long-term investment opportunity [3] Group 2: Internet Media Sector - Zhi Zi Cheng Technology reported a revenue of 5.092 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 53.9%, driven by strong performance in its social business [4] - The company achieved a gross profit of 2.608 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 51.2%, reflecting a slight year-on-year decline of 0.9 percentage points [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 480 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.3%, but a 36% increase when excluding one-time investment income from the acquisition of Lan Cheng Brothers [4] Group 3: Real Estate Sector - Huafa Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 59.99 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 16.8% [5] - The gross margin for real estate development was 14.3%, down 3.67 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 950 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 48.2%, primarily due to decreased gross margins and asset impairments [5] Group 4: Vanadium Industry - The installation of vanadium batteries is expected to see significant growth, with multiple all-vanadium flow battery projects recently starting bidding processes [6] - Projects include a 100MW/400MWh design and construction contract for various locations, indicating a robust demand for vanadium in energy storage [6] - The overall installation capacity of all-vanadium flow batteries is projected to maintain high growth in 2025 [6] Group 5: Agricultural Sector - Muyuan Foods reported a revenue of 137.947 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 24.43% [7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 17.881 billion yuan, a significant turnaround from a loss of 4.263 billion yuan in the previous year [7] - In Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 41.172 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 47.61%, with a net profit of 7.4 billion yuan [7] Group 6: Retail Sector - Miniso reported a revenue of 16.99 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 22.8% [8] - The adjusted net profit was 2.72 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.4% [8] - The company has focused on enhancing inventory management and optimizing store stocking accuracy, while also improving operational efficiency overseas [8] Group 7: Health Supplements Sector - Tongchen Beijian reported a revenue of 6.838 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 27.3% [9] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 653 million yuan, down 62.62% year-on-year [9] - In Q4 2024, the company recorded a revenue of 1.105 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 31.99%, with a net loss of 216 million yuan [9]