Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, considering its business expansion and growth potential [4][6]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 860 million yuan in 1H25, representing a year-over-year increase of 20.2%, and a net profit of 12 million yuan, up 93% year-over-year, aligning with market expectations [1]. - The improvement in profitability is evident with a gross margin increase of 3.0 percentage points to 18.3% in 1H25, and a net margin increase of 0.6 percentage points to 1.5% [1]. - The company is expanding its product lines into humanoid robots and robotic dogs, while also solidifying its core business in defense systems and optical information equipment [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, the company reported a net profit of 12 million yuan, a significant increase from a loss of 1 million yuan in 1H24 [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 550 million yuan, a 14.2% increase year-over-year and an 81.1% increase quarter-over-quarter [1]. - The gross margin for 1H25 was 18.3%, with a net margin of 1.5%, indicating improved profitability [1]. Business Segments - Defense segment: The subsidiary Xiguang Defense generated revenue of 435 million yuan, up 24.23% year-over-year, although it reported a net loss of 5.45 million yuan due to lower gross margins [2]. - Optical materials and components: The subsidiary Xinhua Light achieved revenue of 444 million yuan, a 12.35% increase year-over-year, with a net profit of 10.32 million yuan, up 297.21% [2]. - Robotics: The company launched a multi-modal perception head for humanoid robots and has completed the development of a perception subsystem for a humanoid robot [2]. Research and Development - The company has increased its R&D expenditure, with the R&D expense ratio rising to 6.5% in 1H25 [3]. - New projects in emerging fields have been successfully bid, laying a foundation for future business growth [2]. Cash Flow and Financial Health - The company reported a negative operating cash flow of 100 million yuan in 1H25, compared to a positive cash flow of 70 million yuan in 1H24, primarily due to increased cash purchases of production materials [3]. - Accounts receivable and inventory increased, with accounts receivable at 1.36 billion yuan and inventory at 760 million yuan, reflecting a 25.1% increase year-to-date [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [5][7]. Core Views - The company aims for a revenue target of 2.5 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 93% [2]. - The company has expanded its product lines into robotics and optical communication materials, indicating a diversification strategy [4][5]. - The company reported a significant recovery in Q1 2025, achieving a revenue of 310 million, a year-on-year increase of 33% [2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 1.3 billion, down 41.1% year-on-year, with a net profit of -206 million [6]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 310 million, with a net profit of 1 million, marking a turnaround from a loss of 9 million in Q1 2024 [1][2]. Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, defense products accounted for 41% of total revenue, generating 530 million, down 67.2% year-on-year, while optical materials and devices made up 57% of total revenue, generating 740 million, up 28.8% year-on-year [3]. Future Projections - The company forecasts a revenue of 2.5 billion in 2025, with defense products expected to generate 1.685 billion, a year-on-year increase of 220.4% [2][3]. - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 70 million, 189 million, and 348 million respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 92x, 34x, and 18x [5][6]. Investment and Growth Strategy - The company plans to raise up to 1.02 billion through a private placement to enhance its capabilities in high-performance optical materials and advanced components [3]. - The company is actively expanding its product lines into quadruped and humanoid robots, indicating a focus on innovation and technology advancement [4][5].