Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the financial performance and operational status of Wuxi Taiji Industry Co., Ltd. for the first half of 2025, indicating a decline in revenue and net profit compared to the previous year, while also emphasizing the company's position in the semiconductor and engineering services sectors [1][5]. Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2025 was approximately CNY 15.44 billion, a decrease of 5.91% compared to CNY 16.41 billion in the same period last year [4]. - The total profit for the period was CNY 459 million, down 10.66% from CNY 513 million in the previous year [4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 327 million, reflecting a 13.46% decline from CNY 378 million year-on-year [4]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative CNY 790 million, a significant decrease from a positive CNY 11 million in the previous year, primarily due to reduced project payments [4]. Company Overview - Wuxi Taiji Industry Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and service provider in the semiconductor (integrated circuit) market, focusing on semiconductor packaging and testing services [5][14]. - The company operates through subsidiaries, including Haitai Semiconductor and Taiji Semiconductor, which provide various semiconductor services [5][6]. - The company also engages in high-tech engineering services through its subsidiary, Eleven Technology, which offers project management, consulting, and design services across multiple sectors [5][6]. Industry Context - The global semiconductor market is projected to grow, with a forecasted sales increase of 15.4% year-on-year, reaching USD 728 billion in 2025 [14]. - In China, the integrated circuit production for the first half of 2025 was 239.5 billion units, marking an 8.9% increase year-on-year, with exports also showing significant growth [14]. - The engineering services sector is closely tied to macroeconomic conditions, with fixed asset investment influencing industry performance [15]. - The renewable energy sector, particularly solar power, is experiencing rapid growth, with a cumulative installed capacity of 3.65 billion kilowatts in China by mid-2025, reflecting a 22.7% year-on-year increase [16].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating to the company with a current price of 7.37 CNY and a fair value of 8.62 CNY [4]. Core Views - The company is a semiconductor manufacturing and engineering service provider, expected to benefit from advantageous geographical positioning and resource allocation from the group [2]. - The company has shown stable profitability, with a revenue CAGR of 23.52% and a net profit CAGR of 4.09% from 2019 to 2023 [9]. - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of the semiconductor industry, particularly in cleanroom and advanced packaging services [9]. Financial Summary - Revenue for 2022 was 35.195 billion CNY, with a growth rate of 44.9%. Forecasted revenues for 2023 and 2024 are 39.377 billion CNY and 39.612 billion CNY, respectively, indicating a growth rate of 11.9% and 0.6% [3]. - EBITDA for 2022 was 565 million CNY, with projections of 1.785 billion CNY for 2023 and 1.689 billion CNY for 2024 [3]. - The company reported a net profit of 730 million CNY in 2023, recovering from a loss of 743 million CNY in 2022 [3]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 0.35 CNY for 2023 and 0.36 CNY for 2024 [3]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to be 21.06 for 2023 and 21.19 for 2024 [3]. - Return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 9.2% in 2023, declining slightly to 8.3% by 2026 [3]. - The EV/EBITDA ratio is forecasted to decrease from 7.39 in 2023 to 5.63 in 2026 [3]. Business Overview - The company operates in the advanced manufacturing engineering service sector, focusing on semiconductor packaging and testing, as well as engineering services for high-tech industries [17]. - The subsidiary, Eleven Technology, is a leader in semiconductor engineering design and has a strong market presence in cleanroom services, benefiting from the growth in the electronics sector [48]. - The company has established a comprehensive engineering service system, covering various sectors including electronics, biomedicine, and renewable energy [48]. Market Position - The cleanroom market is projected to reach 115.7 billion CNY by 2025, driven by increasing investments in the electronics industry [9]. - The company has a strategic partnership with Hynix, enhancing its capabilities in advanced packaging and testing [9]. - The semiconductor market in China is expected to grow to 211.5 billion USD by 2025, with a significant increase in the integrated circuit packaging and testing market [9].