Industry Overview - The lithium battery industry is currently at the bottom of its cycle, but the demand for components like electrolytes remains uncertain, leading to ongoing operational pressures for manufacturers in the second half of the year [1][6] - The average price of various electrolytes in China is below 20,000 yuan per ton, marking a near three-year low [1][2] Company Performance - Shida Shenghua (603026.SH) is expected to report a net profit loss of 52 million to 60 million yuan for the first half of the year, with a year-on-year decrease in net profit of 236.64% to 257.66% [1][2] - The company reported a net profit loss of approximately 3.15 million yuan in the second quarter, following a loss of 28.54 million yuan in the first quarter [2] Factors Affecting Profitability - The loss is attributed to three main factors: high fixed costs due to underproduction at the Wuhan facility, declining prices of methyl tert-butyl ether products, and falling prices of lithium fluoride and its raw material lithium carbonate [2][4] - The company's gross margin has significantly decreased from 31.5% in 2021 to below 6% in 2024, with a sales gross margin of only 5.6% and a net profit margin of -3.42% as of the first quarter [5] Market Dynamics - The electrolyte market is characterized by a supply-demand imbalance, with low operating rates and a concentration of orders among leading companies, while smaller firms face reduced orders or even shutdowns [3][6] - The price of electrolytes is expected to remain under pressure, with projections indicating a price range of 16,000 to 20,000 yuan per ton in the second half of the year [6] Future Outlook - The potential for price recovery in the electrolyte market is limited, with weak cost support from key raw materials like lithium hexafluorophosphate [5][6] - The industry may see some demand growth in the second half, but significant improvements are uncertain unless there is an unexpected surge in demand [6]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The fundamentals show supply increase and demand stability, with no significant improvement. The price increase provides hedging opportunities for the upstream, driving smelters to increase production. The cost of lithium spodumene and lithium mica has slightly increased. The lithium price was strong during the week due to macro - sentiment and market rumors, but was restricted by fundamentals and declined at the end of the week. The spot is expected to improve marginally, which may support the futures market. The government may strengthen management of car price competition, and new energy vehicle sales have accelerated in June. However, the market inventory has increased since late May, and the improvement in terminal consumption may lag in driving demand. Overall, the fundamentals are expected to improve marginally, and the lithium price decline is expected to be limited [4]. Group 3: Summary by Directory Market Data - From June 9 to June 13, 2025, the prices of imported lithium raw ore (1.3% - 2.2%), imported lithium concentrate (5.5% - 6%), and domestic lithium concentrate (5.5% - 6%) remained unchanged. The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate decreased by 0.36%, while the industrial - grade increased by 2.22%. The total lithium carbonate inventory increased by 3.58%. The price of lithium iron phosphate increased by 1.64%, and the prices of cobalt - lithium oxide remained unchanged. The prices of ternary materials 811 and 622 decreased by 0.34% and 0.39% respectively [6]. Market Analysis and Outlook Last Week's Market Analysis - **Regulatory and Delivery**: As of June 13, 2025, the total warehouse receipt scale on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange was 32,118 tons, and the latest matching transaction price was 60,420 yuan/ton. The position of the main contract 2507 was 147,400 lots [8]. - **Supply Side**: As of June 13, the weekly lithium carbonate production was 17,018 tons, an increase of 1,005 tons from the previous period. The price increase provided good hedging opportunities for salt factories, and production may remain stable. In mid - June, Zhongkuang's 40,000 - ton salt - lake production capacity will enter the market, and the proportion of low - cost lithium salt may increase [8]. - **Import**: In April, the lithium carbonate import volume was about 28,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 56.3% and a year - on - year increase of 33.6%. The import from Chile was 20,200 tons, and from Argentina was 6,850 tons. The export of lithium carbonate from Chile decreased year - on - year but increased month - on - month. The import of lithium ore in April was about 623,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 16.5%. The increase mainly came from Zimbabwe, and the import from Nigeria also increased. Although the shipment of some African mines was hindered, the overall shipment of African lithium mines was on the rise [9][10]. - **Demand**: - **Downstream Cathode Materials**: As of June 13, the production of lithium iron phosphate was about 65,938 tons, with an operating rate of 59.99% (an increase of 0.06 percentage points), and the inventory increased by 513 tons. The production of ternary materials was about 15,085 tons, with an operating rate of 47.95% (an increase of 0.14 percentage points), and the inventory decreased by 200 tons. The prices of ternary materials slightly declined, while the prices of lithium iron phosphate remained stable. In the short term, downstream replenishment may be limited, but terminal consumption improvement may drive raw material inventory depletion [11]. - **New Energy Vehicles**: From June 1 - 8, the retail sales of new energy vehicles were 202,000, a year - on - year increase of 40% and a month - on - month increase of 4%. The retail penetration rate was 58.8%. The government's policy to regulate "involution - style" competition may indicate that car prices have reached a bottom, which may stimulate consumers. As of May 31, there were 4.12 million subsidy applications for car replacement. The new regulation on payment to small and medium - sized enterprises may affect some car companies' cash flow [12]. - **Inventory**: As of June 13, the total lithium carbonate inventory was 98,615 tons, an increase of about 3,400 tons. The factory inventory increased by about 800 tons, and the market inventory increased by about 2,600 tons. The exchange inventory was relatively stable, and the market inventory increased significantly, indicating some downstream replenishment. However, the upstream inventory also increased, showing supply elasticity [14]. This Week's Outlook - The spot is expected to improve marginally, which may support the futures market. The government's regulation of car price competition may stimulate new energy vehicle sales. Although the new energy vehicle sales have accelerated in June, the market inventory has increased since late May, and the improvement in terminal consumption may lag in driving demand. Supply may remain relatively stable due to hedging opportunities. Overall, the fundamentals are expected to improve marginally, and the lithium price decline is expected to be limited [15]. Industry News - **Shengxin Lithium Energy**: The Indonesian lithium salt project is expected to supply in bulk in the third quarter. The company is also involved in the metal lithium business for solid - state batteries and is promoting the construction of a 2,500 - ton metal lithium production capacity project [16]. - **Zimbabwe**: It will ban the export of lithium concentrate in 2027 to encourage local refining. Last year, it supplied about 14% of China's lithium imports, and the produced lithium sulfate will still be shipped to China [16]. - **Tianci Materials**: Its Moroccan electrolyte project with an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons has been finalized, with a total investment of about 2.03 billion yuan [17]. Relevant Charts - The report provides charts on lithium carbonate futures prices, battery - grade lithium hydroxide prices, imported lithium concentrate prices, lithium carbonate production, supply structure, import volume, and the prices and production of related materials such as lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials [18][19][24][27][30][31].

Group 1: Fixed Income and Currency - The recent decline in the US dollar index indicates a weakening of its safe-haven attributes, influenced by multiple long-term and short-term factors, including tariff policies and economic recession concerns [2][3] - Gold is identified as a primary beneficiary of a weak dollar, although it is currently overbought and sensitive to negative news [2] - The report suggests that Eurozone assets may replace US dollar assets as a new safe haven, with potential opportunities in the Japanese yen and Japanese stocks [2] Group 2: Internet and Gaming Industry - The gaming industry shows resilience with new game launches, particularly from Tencent and NetEase, expected to enhance revenue streams [3][4] - In Q1, domestic iOS game revenue increased by 2.8% year-on-year, with significant growth during the Spring Festival for popular games [3] - The government is providing more policy support for the gaming industry, including initiatives to promote overseas expansion and the establishment of new educational programs [3] Group 3: Real Estate Sector - Public fund holdings in real estate stocks have decreased, while concentration has increased, indicating a mixed sentiment among institutional investors [5] - The report anticipates a potential increase in policy support for the real estate sector, driven by seasonal trends and external economic factors [5] Group 4: Pharmaceutical and Health Sector - The gene sequencing industry is entering a new era, with domestic companies expected to accelerate their market share due to recent government restrictions on foreign competitors [6] - Companies like BGI are positioned as leaders in the sequencing service market, with a comprehensive approach to health and disease prevention [6] Group 5: Telecommunications Industry - China Mobile reported a slight increase in revenue and a notable growth in net profit, driven by advancements in AI services [7][8] - The company is transitioning from cloud computing to AI-integrated services, which is expected to become a new revenue growth driver [7] Group 6: Consumer Goods and Retail - Pop Mart's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, with significant revenue growth attributed to both domestic and international markets [9] - The company is expanding its product offerings and optimizing its store formats to enhance customer engagement and sales [9] Group 7: Electric Equipment and New Energy - Dongfang Cable reported a substantial increase in revenue and net profit, driven by growth in high-margin export sales [10] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for offshore wind projects and related cable installations [10] Group 8: Agriculture and Food Sector - Salted Fish's revenue and net profit showed strong growth, driven by an expanding product range and improved distribution channels [15] - The company is leveraging its diverse product offerings to capture market share and enhance profitability [15] Group 9: Financial Services - The internet finance sector is experiencing stable growth, with healthy loan quality and increasing profitability [6] - Regulatory changes are expected to positively impact leading platforms while potentially accelerating the exit of smaller players [6] Group 10: Materials and Chemicals - Feikai Materials reported significant growth in net profit, supported by new projects and a strong market position in the semiconductor sector [22] - The company is expected to continue benefiting from the demand for lithium battery materials, with improving profitability anticipated [22]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic electrolyte market in Q1 2025 shows significant growth driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, with a total production of 435,900 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 75.9% [2][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - The leading companies in the electrolyte market are Guangzhou Tinci, BYD, and New Zhongbang, with market shares of 33%, 18%, and 13.6% respectively, collectively accounting for 64.6% of total production [4]. - The competition among second-tier companies, including Shida Shenghua, Zhuhai Saive, and Xianghe Kunlun, is intense, with each holding market shares of around 4%-5% [4][8]. - The overall market structure is characterized by a "stronger getting stronger" trend, where technology, capital, and customer resources become core competitive barriers [2][8]. Group 2: Future Projections - Q2 2025 is expected to continue the growth trend, with a conservative estimate of a 5%-8% quarter-on-quarter increase, potentially exceeding 450,000 tons in total production [6][7]. - Leading companies like Guangzhou Tinci and BYD are likely to further expand their market share due to scale effects and cost control capabilities [7]. - The industry is anticipated to face both structural opportunities and challenges, with a focus on "cost reduction and efficiency enhancement" and "high-end development" [8]. Group 3: Driving Factors - The recovery in downstream demand is supported by seasonal increases in electric vehicle sales and the commencement of energy storage projects [9]. - The stabilization of raw material prices, particularly lithium hexafluorophosphate, is expected to support the release of production capacity [9]. - Favorable policies driven by national "dual carbon" goals are likely to continue to enhance the industry [9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 7.847 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 4.85%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 942 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.83% [1] - The organic fluorine segment is expected to grow as 3M exits the market in 2025, providing new opportunities for the company's fluorinated products [3] - The electrolyte segment faced pressure due to increased competition and a significant drop in product prices, with the average price per ton decreasing by 41.3% year-on-year [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported revenues of 51.2 million yuan from electrolytes, 15.3 million yuan from organic fluorine, 7.7 million yuan from capacitors, and 3.7 million yuan from semiconductors, with year-on-year changes of +1.24%, +7.25%, +21.91%, and +18.35% respectively [2] - The gross margin for the company decreased to 26.49%, down 2.45 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to the impact of the electrolyte segment [2] - The company’s net profit margin was 12.13%, a decrease of 1.37 percentage points year-on-year [2] Future Outlook - The company plans to enhance its competitive edge by investing in key raw materials and expanding its production capabilities, including a new base in Poland to meet international demand [3] - The forecast for net profit attributable to the parent company is adjusted to 1.198 billion yuan for 2025 and 1.541 billion yuan for 2026, with a projected increase to 1.949 billion yuan by 2027 [4] - The report indicates that the company’s earnings could see significant growth in Q1 2025 as the fluorinated products ramp up production [3] Valuation Metrics - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to be 21.7 for 2025, 16.9 for 2026, and 13.4 for 2027 [4] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected to rise from 1.25 yuan in 2024 to 2.58 yuan by 2027 [4]