Investment Rating - The report gives an "Outperform the Market" rating for the company, with a reasonable valuation range of 19.10 - 20.11 CNY per share, indicating a potential upside of 30%-37% from the current price of 14.69 CNY [6][7]. Core Insights - The company is a leading manufacturer of waste heat boilers and is expanding into nuclear and clean energy equipment, having established a joint venture for nuclear power technology [1][2]. - The company holds a significant market share of over 40% in China's solar thermal power sector, with expectations for growth driven by solar thermal and molten salt energy storage [3][4]. - The market for solar thermal power is projected to reach approximately 420 billion CNY annually, with molten salt storage accounting for 84-126 billion CNY of that market [4][58]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Established in 1955, the company has evolved from a waste heat boiler manufacturer to a comprehensive clean energy solutions provider, entering the nuclear power equipment sector in 1998 [1][9]. - The company has become a qualified supplier for major nuclear power groups and has obtained necessary manufacturing licenses for nuclear safety equipment [2][9]. Financial Performance - The company expects revenues of 71.6 billion CNY in 2025, with a growth rate of 11%, and net profits of 4.26 billion CNY, reflecting a slight decline of 3% [7]. - The company reported a significant increase in net profit in 2024, up 705.7% to 4.40 billion CNY, despite a revenue decline of 20.3% [14]. Market Potential - The report highlights the broad market potential for solar thermal power, with government policies supporting its development and a target of 3GW of new installations annually during the 14th Five-Year Plan [4][55]. - The molten salt energy storage technology is identified as a key component for enhancing the flexibility of thermal power plants and is expected to see increased adoption in various industrial applications [5][70]. Research and Development - The company maintains a strong focus on R&D, with a consistent investment rate of around 6%, aimed at advancing technologies in clean energy, including solar thermal, molten salt storage, and nuclear power [23][39]. - The company has developed significant expertise in molten salt storage systems, which are crucial for both solar thermal power generation and industrial energy efficiency improvements [59][70].