Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating a potential price increase of over 15% relative to the benchmark index [6][13]. Core Views - The company has entered an accelerated growth phase due to capacity release, with a significant increase in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025. Revenue reached 797 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.45%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 145 million yuan, up 29.08% year-on-year [1]. - The company is expanding its production capacity through a private placement plan, aiming to raise 1.2 billion yuan to enhance production capabilities in various areas, addressing equipment aging and capacity shortages [3]. - The company is positioned as a leader in the tantalum and niobium industry, with strong demand in high-end applications, which is expected to drive further growth in the coming years [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 797 million yuan, a 34.45% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 145 million yuan, reflecting a 29.08% growth. In Q2 2025, revenue was 459 million yuan, up 37.24% year-on-year and 35.65% quarter-on-quarter [1]. - The tantalum and niobium main business generated an operating profit of approximately 104 million yuan in H1 2025, a 50.44% increase year-on-year [1]. Capacity Expansion - The private placement plan includes raising 1.2 billion yuan to enhance production capabilities, with specific allocations for wet metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and high-end products [3]. - The wet metallurgy project will utilize 566 million yuan to establish new production lines for various tantalum and niobium products, significantly increasing overall production capacity [3]. Investment Returns - The company plans to distribute approximately 25.25 million yuan in cash dividends for H1 2025, representing 17.44% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [4]. - The investment returns from the West Material Institute remained stable, contributing approximately 42 million yuan to the total profit [2]. Future Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 304 million yuan, 414 million yuan, and 545 million yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 34, 25, and 19 times [5][4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside of over 15% relative to the benchmark index [6][12]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 1.281 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.57%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 213 million yuan, up 13.94% year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit of 193 million yuan, increasing by 21.92% [1][2]. - The company is expected to continue benefiting from strong demand in emerging sectors, with projected net profits for Q1 2025 estimated between 52 million to 65 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.57% to 30.71% [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company reported a revenue of 385 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.45% and a year-on-year increase of 17.83%. The net profit for the same quarter was 57 million yuan, up 30% quarter-on-quarter and 40.45% year-on-year [1][2]. - The main business of tantalum and niobium generated an operating profit of approximately 151 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of about 57% [2]. Capacity Expansion and Demand - The company is set to benefit from the completion of key investment projects, including the production lines for tantalum and niobium products, which are expected to contribute to increased capacity and revenue [2]. - The demand for tantalum powder and wire is recovering due to the resurgence in consumer electronics and strong orders from high-temperature alloys, semiconductors, and superconducting sectors [2]. Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company has demonstrated confidence in its operations by distributing cash dividends totaling 66.65 million yuan for 2024, which accounts for 31.26% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [3]. Future Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of 308 million yuan, 413 million yuan, and 530 million yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 24, 18, and 14 [3][5].