Summary of Shenzhen Dynanonic 2026 Business Outlook Call Company Overview - **Company**: Shenzhen Dynanonic (300769.SZ) - **Date of Call**: January 8, 2026 - **Attendee**: Ms. He Yanyan, Board Secretary Key Takeaways Industry and Market Dynamics - **Processing Fee Increase**: The company has successfully negotiated an increase in processing fees for most clients starting January 2026, applicable to both normal and high-end products. Management expects this fee structure to be maintained at least through the first half of 2026 [2][3]. Product Insights - **High Compaction LFP Cathode**: - The high compaction density LFP cathode (4th generation) constituted 30-40% of total LFP cathode shipments in 2025, with expectations to rise to approximately 50% in 2026. - The majority of this shipment is for EV batteries, with large ESS battery cells also beginning to utilize this product. A supply shortage is anticipated due to limited producers capable of manufacturing this technology [3]. - **LFP Cathode Breakdown**: - In 2025, LFP cathodes for ESS batteries accounted for over 60% of total shipments. For 2026, management expects this to remain around 60% for ESS batteries and 40-50% for EV batteries [4]. - **Lithium Supplement Enhancer Product**: - This product targets high-end ESS batteries with long life cycles, fast-charging EV batteries, and semi-solid state batteries. Shipment is projected to reach thousands of tons in 2026, compared to hundreds of tons in 2025 [5]. Capacity and Production - **Current Capacity**: - Total completed LFP cathode capacity stands at 450ktpa, with an operating capacity of approximately 370ktpa as of year-end 2025. The company plans to commence operations of an additional 80ktpa capacity in Q1 2026. Construction of new capacity takes 12-15 months if land is not ready, and 9-12 months if it is [6]. Financial Metrics - **Market Capitalization**: Approximately Rmb12,718 million (US$1,818 million) [8]. - **Current Share Price**: Rmb45.390 with a target price of Rmb43.100, indicating an expected total return of -5.0% [8]. Risk Assessment - **High Risk Rating**: The stock is assigned a high risk rating, although it is believed that the company is at the trough of the cycle, with expectations for improvement in the competitive landscape by 2025. - **Potential Upside Risks**: - Higher than expected LFP cathode shipments - Better than expected unit gross profit for LFP cathodes - Lower than expected expenses [12]. - **Potential Downside Risks**: - Lower than expected LFP cathode shipments - Worse than expected unit gross profit for LFP cathodes - Higher than expected expenses [13]. Additional Insights - **Lithium Inventory**: The company maintains a low and safe inventory level with a current exposure of 2-3 weeks [10]. - **Valuation Methodology**: The forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 17.7x for 2026E is used for valuation, based on global cathode material peers' average multiple [11]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the 2026 Business Outlook Call for Shenzhen Dynanonic, highlighting the company's strategic direction, product developments, market positioning, and financial outlook.