Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.817 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.07%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 63.81 million yuan, a significant decline of 64.52% year-on-year [1][8] - The decline in net profit is primarily attributed to the volatility in raw material prices and the price reductions of some products entering mass production [8] - The company has made strategic moves to enhance its core capabilities in high-temperature alloys, including a directed issuance of shares to its controlling shareholder and an investment in a new forging base [8] Financial Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 3.408 billion yuan in 2023 to 5.294 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10.44% [1][9] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to increase from 319.13 million yuan in 2023 to 375.87 million yuan in 2027, with a notable recovery in growth rates after 2025 [1][9] - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 0.40 yuan in 2023 to 0.47 yuan in 2027, reflecting an improving profitability outlook [1][9] Market Data - The closing price of the company's stock is 17.90 yuan, with a market capitalization of approximately 14.27 billion yuan [5] - The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 46.18 for the current price and latest diluted earnings [1][5] Operational Insights - The company’s gross margin decreased from 31.90% in the previous year to 24.05% in the first half of 2025, primarily due to rising raw material costs and price concessions [8] - The company’s operating cash flow showed a net outflow of 267 million yuan in the first half of 2025, which is a narrowing of 39.43% year-on-year, indicating improved sales collection [8][9]