Industry Overview - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association has called for enhanced industry self-discipline to maintain fair competition and a healthy market order in the photovoltaic sector, which is a strategic emerging industry with global advantages [2] - The industry is currently facing supply-demand imbalances and intensified market competition, hindering high-quality development [2] Self-Discipline Initiatives - Companies are urged to resist engaging in malicious competition by selling below cost and to adhere to quality standards to avoid subpar products [2] - The association emphasizes the importance of innovation and transitioning from low-efficiency competition to high-quality competition [2] - Local governments are encouraged to enforce antitrust laws and ensure compliance with national market policies [2] Price Recovery in the Supply Chain - Recent months have seen a recovery in prices across the photovoltaic supply chain, influenced by expectations of "anti-involution" measures and self-discipline agreements [3] - Prices for key components such as silicon materials and wafers have significantly increased since early July, with module prices also showing recovery [3] - Recent procurement projects by major companies have seen bids higher than previous central enterprise procurement prices, indicating a positive price trend [3] Financial Performance of Photovoltaic Companies - A limited number of photovoltaic equipment stocks reported positive net profit growth for the first half of 2025, with notable performers including Jinlang Technology, which achieved a net profit of 602 million yuan, up 70.96% year-on-year [4][5] - Other companies like Hengdian East Magnetic and Qingyuan Co. also reported substantial profit increases, reflecting strong market demand and recovery in the European market [4][5] Investment Trends - As of August 22, seven photovoltaic equipment stocks have seen net purchases exceeding 100 million yuan, indicating strong investor interest [5] - Jiejia Weichuang leads with a net purchase of 747 million yuan since August, and its stock has risen 25.2% year-to-date [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the electric power equipment and new energy industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [2][43]. Core Insights - The electric power equipment industry has shown strong performance, with a 5.47% increase over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.07 percentage points, ranking 5th among 31 industries [10][11]. - The report highlights the positive performance of companies like Jinlang Technology, which reported a 13.09% increase in revenue and a 70.96% increase in net profit year-on-year for the first half of 2025, driven by the growth in demand for medium and high-power inverter products and energy storage series products [35][37]. - The report suggests focusing on leading inverter companies benefiting from the development of new energy storage technologies [35]. Market Review - As of August 14, 2025, the electric power equipment sector has increased by 8.42% year-to-date, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.36 percentage points, ranking 20th among 31 industries [10][11]. - The wind power equipment sector rose by 7.17%, the photovoltaic equipment sector by 4.91%, and the battery sector by 5.45% in the last two weeks [15][16]. Valuation and Industry Data - As of August 14, 2025, the electric power equipment sector's PE (TTM) is 27.02 times, with sub-sectors showing varied valuations: electric motor II at 54.17 times, photovoltaic equipment at 19.85 times, and wind power equipment at 33.38 times [21][24]. - The report provides a detailed breakdown of the valuation metrics for various sub-sectors, indicating a general upward trend in valuations compared to historical averages [24][25]. Company Announcements - Jinlang Technology's strong performance is attributed to increased market demand and product innovation, with significant growth in both revenue and net profit reported for the second quarter of 2025 [35][37]. - Other companies such as Dongfang Cable and Kelu Electronics also reported varying performance metrics, with some showing significant revenue growth while others faced declines in net profit [37]. Industry News - Recent developments include the approval of large-scale independent energy storage projects in Inner Mongolia and adjustments to the registration of polysilicon futures brands, indicating ongoing investment and regulatory activity in the sector [32].