Core Viewpoint - The company held its 2025 semi-annual online performance briefing on September 5, 2025, to communicate its operational performance and address investor inquiries [1][2]. Performance Briefing Details - The performance briefing was attended by key executives including the Chairman and President, the Financial Director, and independent directors, facilitating extensive communication with investors regarding the company's performance [2]. Key Issues Discussed - The company has established a comprehensive product platform in the humanoid robot sector, supplying over 100 leading enterprises domestically and internationally, showcasing advantages such as a complete product range and strong delivery capabilities [3] - The slowdown in overseas revenue growth is attributed to new tariff policies implemented in the U.S. in April 2025, which affected order fulfillment from key clients [3] - In the smart driving vehicle sector, the company is experiencing growth above the average market rate, with key applications in mass production and a clear upward demand trajectory [3][4] - New generation motion control products have entered the harvest phase, with significant advancements in product development and a stable R&D expense ratio of approximately 9.5% over the past three years [4] - The Vietnam factory has a designed capacity of 4 million stepper motors, with an expected output of approximately 350,000 units for 2025, indicating a rapid increase in revenue and a significant reduction in losses [4] - The decline in net profit for the first half of 2025 is primarily due to the relocation of the Shanghai base and the ramp-up of the new factory in Vietnam, which has affected production efficiency [4] - The company has received bulk orders from some of the over 100 enterprises to which it has sent samples in the humanoid robot industry [4] - Combined revenue from the semiconductor and robotics sectors exceeds 200 million, with specific products identified in each category [4] - The company is actively managing foreign exchange risks due to fluctuations in the RMB/USD exchange rate, utilizing hedging tools to mitigate financial impacts [4]

Core Viewpoint - Mingzhi Electric (603728.SH) has established a comprehensive product platform in the humanoid robot motion control core component sector, showcasing its capabilities in delivering a wide range of products and expanding its order volume from leading domestic and international manufacturers [1] Group 1: Product Development and Capabilities - The company has built a full-stack product platform that includes components such as frameless motors, hollow cup/mini servos, encoders, mini gearboxes/screws, and integrated joint modules [1] - Mingzhi Electric has achieved batch supply capabilities from dexterous hands to upper limb joints, indicating a strong production capacity [1] Group 2: Market Engagement and Orders - The company has sent samples to over a hundred leading manufacturers both domestically and internationally, resulting in a continuously expanding volume of orders [1] - The core advantages in the humanoid robot sector are highlighted by four key points: a complete product lineup, scalable delivery capabilities, deep collaboration with top global clients, and excellent global production capacity [1]

Group 1 - The report highlights a shift in the macro narrative affecting the A-share market, driven by internal policies aimed at demand stimulation and external factors such as a weakening dollar [5][6]. - The report identifies a rotation in investment focus from TMT and manufacturing sectors to other areas, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics [5][6]. - The report emphasizes the importance of high-low switching strategies in the technology sector, recommending stocks like Kunlun Wanwei, Leisai Intelligent, and Jingchen Co. for investment [5][10][14]. Group 2 - Kunlun Wanwei is focusing on AI business development, with significant advancements in AI chip research and application, leading to a positive outlook for its commercialization potential [10][11]. - Leisai Intelligent is expanding its market share in the automation sector, leveraging its strong product matrix and partnerships to capture growth opportunities [14][15]. - Jingchen Co. is experiencing robust growth in its AIoT and WiFi chip segments, with significant sales increases and a strong customer base [19][20]. Group 3 - Conch Cement is positioned to benefit from supply-side reforms and industry policy improvements, which are expected to enhance profitability and market conditions [24][25]. - Luzhou Laojiao is implementing proactive marketing strategies to adapt to market cycles, aiming to capture demand in emerging consumer segments [30][31]. - Jerry Holdings is poised for recovery as it capitalizes on the resurgence of high-end liquor demand and maintains a strong digital marketing framework [34][35]. Group 4 - New Hope Liuhe is leveraging its integrated supply chain advantages in the fine chemical sector, focusing on vitamin and amino acid production to enhance competitiveness [39][40]. - Xinhecheng is expected to benefit from rising prices in the vitamin market and increased demand for its amino acid products, supported by its strong production capabilities [39][41]. - Newnovel is projected to see significant revenue growth driven by its innovative drug pipeline, particularly in the oncology sector [43][44]. Group 5 - The report anticipates that the financial technology sector, represented by companies like Zhinan Zhen, will continue to grow as it transitions into comprehensive financial service providers [48][49]. - Zhinan Zhen's strategic acquisitions and capital operations are expected to enhance its market position and profitability in the coming years [48][50].

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 124 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 20% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 20.07 million yuan, up 17.65% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 18.88 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 31.79% [1] - The growth is attributed to the expansion of the industrial automation market and improvements in overseas market channels, with significant increases in sales of DC motors and linear actuators [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025: 124 million yuan, a 20% increase [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders: 20.07 million yuan, a 17.65% increase [1] - Net profit excluding non-recurring items: 18.88 million yuan, a 31.79% increase [1] - R&D expenses amounted to 12.12 million yuan, a 5.31% increase year-on-year [3] Product Development and Innovation - The company is enhancing its precision motion product platform, focusing on integrated and intelligent product development [2] - Breakthroughs in product lines include the establishment of a platform for frameless motors and a module platform for voice coil motors [2] - A low-voltage servo universal driver has been developed, compatible with various motor types, expanding its application in semiconductor and robotics industries [2][3] Market Expansion and Applications - The company is expanding its product applications in sectors such as smart medical devices, new energy vehicles, and robotics [4] - Strategic partnerships have been formed, including a collaboration with Sail Medical in the dental treatment equipment sector [4] - The company received the "Excellent Partner Award" from Zhiyuan Robotics and showcased its capabilities at the 2025 World Robot Expo [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of RMB 60.20 [1][5]. Core Views - The company's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached RMB 891 million, a year-on-year increase of 8.28%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 119 million, up 2.22% year-on-year. The second quarter saw revenue of RMB 501 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.40% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.27% [1]. - The company is expected to achieve steady growth in its main business through application expansion and sales transformation, with the humanoid robot product layout potentially creating a second growth curve [1]. - The servo system segment reported revenue of RMB 427 million, a year-on-year increase of 19.29%, while the PLC segment saw a significant growth of 44.09% year-on-year, indicating a successful expansion into the servo and PLC fields [2]. - The gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 38.78%, with a net margin of 13.94%. The company experienced a significant improvement in cash flow, with operating cash flow reaching RMB 50 million, a year-on-year increase of 115.87% [3]. - The humanoid business is being developed through subsidiaries focusing on core components and solutions, which is expected to drive revenue growth in this segment [4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of RMB 891 million and a net profit of RMB 119 million, with Q2 figures showing a revenue of RMB 501 million and a net profit of RMB 63 million [1]. - The gross margin for the first half was 38.78%, and the net margin was 13.94% [3]. Business Segments - The servo system segment generated RMB 427 million in revenue, up 19.29% year-on-year, while the PLC segment saw a 44.09% increase in revenue [2]. - The humanoid robot business is being developed through various subsidiaries, focusing on core components and solutions [4]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The company achieved a gross margin of 38.78% and a net margin of 13.94% for the first half of 2025, with significant improvements in cash flow [3]. Future Outlook - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits of RMB 271 million, RMB 339 million, and RMB 389 million respectively, with corresponding EPS of RMB 0.86, RMB 1.08, and RMB 1.24 [5].

Financial Performance - The company's total revenue for the first half of 2025 was 235 million yuan, a decrease of 15.39% year-on-year [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 16.92 million yuan, down 17.19% year-on-year [1] - The gross profit margin was 18.21%, a decrease of 3.72% year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 7.19%, down 2.19% year-on-year [1] - The company's accounts receivable increased by 33.79% year-on-year, reaching 293 million yuan [1][3] Cost and Expense Analysis - Total sales, management, and financial expenses amounted to 14.31 million yuan, accounting for 6.08% of revenue, a decrease of 11.69% year-on-year [1] - Sales expenses decreased by 22.57% due to reduced advertising and promotional costs [10] - Management expenses decreased by 28.97% as a result of lower listing-related costs [11] - Financial expenses increased by 150.35% due to an increase in structured deposits [12] Cash Flow and Assets - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by 53.62% due to last year's fundraising [3] - The net cash flow from operating activities was significantly negative at -0.72 yuan per share, a decrease of 316.37% year-on-year [1][12] - The company reported a 95.67% increase in contract liabilities due to an increase in prepayments related to contracts [7] Business Development and Strategy - The company is focusing on the development of its micro-special motors and components, as well as precision drug delivery devices [16] - It aims to deepen cooperation with existing strategic customers while actively exploring new clients [16][17] - The company is investing in R&D for core technologies in frameless motors, targeting high-end applications in robotics and medical devices [14] Market Position and Competitive Advantage - The company holds a strong market share in the micro-special motors segment, particularly among major home appliance manufacturers [17] - It has established long-term partnerships with domestic and international pharmaceutical companies in the precision drug delivery device sector [17][18] - The company emphasizes quality management and continuous innovation as key components of its competitive strategy [18]

Summary of the Conference Call for Xinjie Electric Industry Overview - The industrial control (工控) industry is currently experiencing a bottom recovery phase, with many companies seeing a continuous improvement in orders from April to June, and a recovery in order growth rate to over 20% in July [2][6][7]. Company Overview - Xinjie Electric is a pioneer in the domestic PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) business, leveraging a PLC plus servo sales strategy, achieving the second level in domestic servo products [2]. - The company's core products include PLCs, drive systems, human-machine interfaces, and smart devices, with PLCs and drive systems contributing over 80% of revenue [2][5]. Key Financial Metrics - Small PLCs account for nearly 40% of revenue with a stable gross margin of over 55% [2][5]. - Drive systems contribute 47% of revenue with a gross margin of 24% [2][5]. - The company expects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20% in the next three years, with potential for up to 30% growth [2][8]. Market Trends and Opportunities - The small PLC market is expected to see a recovery in demand, with a year-on-year growth of nearly 10% in the first half of 2025, driven by lithium battery expansion, food and beverage exports, and increased electronic product demand [3][11]. - The servo product market, valued at over 20 billion, is crucial in the industrial control sector, with a growth of over 5% in the first half of 2025, and nearly 10% in the second quarter [3][12]. - The company is actively expanding into the humanoid robot industry, with plans to launch robot body products by the end of this year and achieve mass orders next year [2][4][8]. Strategic Initiatives - Xinjie Electric has implemented a direct sales strategy targeting large clients, expanding from traditional industries to emerging sectors such as 3C electronics and semiconductors [3][14]. - The company has initiated an equity incentive plan to enhance R&D capabilities in PLC and robotics, raising approximately 300 million yuan for this purpose [3][15]. Competitive Landscape - The domestic small PLC market has a market share of over 40% for local brands, indicating significant room for replacement [3][11]. - The company is positioned to benefit from the automation cycle recovery, direct sales expansion, and entry into new fields, with a focus on large and medium PLCs and variable frequency drives [2][22]. Risks and Challenges - Potential risks include manufacturing industry downturns, intensified market competition, uncertainties in the implementation of cutting-edge technology, and high share pledge ratios by major shareholders [22]. Conclusion - Xinjie Electric is well-positioned for growth in the industrial control sector, with a strong product lineup and strategic initiatives aimed at capitalizing on emerging market opportunities while navigating potential risks [22].

Investment Rating - The report suggests focusing on related stocks in the North Exchange regarding humanoid robots, indicating a positive investment outlook for the sector [1]. Core Insights - The humanoid robot industry is expected to accelerate commercialization, with 2025 marked as the year of mass production [5][15]. - The global market for humanoid robots is projected to reach $20.6 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57% from 2023 to 2029 [27]. - The report highlights the importance of national and local policies in driving the development of the humanoid robot industry, with significant investments and initiatives from various regions [12][13]. Summary by Sections 1. Policy Guidance - A national policy framework has been established, emphasizing the potential of humanoid robots as a new economic growth engine, with key technological breakthroughs expected by 2025 [12]. - Local governments are implementing tailored policies to support the development of humanoid robots, leveraging regional strengths [13]. 2. Industry Progress - 2025 is identified as the year when humanoid robots will enter mass production, with several companies planning significant deliveries of their products [15]. - Major companies like UBTECH, Tesla, and Yushun are set to deliver thousands of humanoid robots for various applications, including industrial manufacturing and home services [15]. 3. Market Space - The global humanoid robot market is expected to grow from $2.16 billion in 2023 to $20.6 billion by 2029, indicating a robust growth trajectory [27]. - The domestic market in China is projected to reach 75 billion yuan by 2029, capturing 32.7% of the global market share [27]. 4. Investment Opportunities - The report recommends focusing on stocks related to core components of humanoid robots, including precision parts, sensors, and system integration [4][38]. - Specific companies in the North Exchange are highlighted for their roles in the humanoid robot supply chain, including those involved in manufacturing key components [38]. 5. Core Components - The report identifies that the cost of three core components (reducer, servo system, and controller) accounts for over 70% of the total cost of humanoid robots, indicating significant opportunities for innovation and cost reduction in these areas [33][36].

Group 1: Company Overview and Business Segments - The company focuses on two main business segments: micro-special motors and precision drug delivery devices [3][4] - In the micro-special motors segment, the company is actively expanding its customer base while enhancing automation and intelligent production to reduce costs and improve quality [3] - The precision drug delivery device segment is deepening cooperation with existing strategic clients and exploring new clients, with several customized projects currently in testing and validation stages [3] Group 2: Research and Development Progress - The company has made significant breakthroughs in core technologies for frameless motors, including high torque density magnetic circuit design and high-precision servo control algorithms [2][3] - Continuous investment in R&D is aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the precision drug delivery device sector, leveraging the company's established expertise in micro-special motors [4][8] Group 3: Market Potential and Future Outlook - The future market demand for injection pens is expected to be substantial, particularly in the fields of diabetes and weight loss medications, with significant potential for domestic substitution [6][8] - The company aims to become a leading player in the domestic precision drug delivery device market, capitalizing on its early market entry and comprehensive product line [8] Group 4: Competitive Advantages - The company enjoys a strong customer resource advantage, with a stable market share in the air conditioning sector among major brands like Midea, Gree, and Haier [4] - A robust R&D team with extensive experience in product development and process innovation supports the company's competitive edge [4] - The company adheres to a core value of quality management, which has garnered positive feedback and multiple accolades from clients [4] Group 5: Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy - The company is focused on its core business while seeking quality targets for potential mergers and acquisitions, with plans to disclose any significant developments in accordance with legal regulations [5]

Market Trends and Growth Potential - The automation industry is experiencing a shift towards intelligent, high-precision, green, and compact solutions, with a projected market size of nearly ¥3,000 billion in 2024 for the overall automation market in China, and over ¥1,000 billion for the OEM automation market [3] - The humanoid robot market is expected to grow from ¥27.6 billion in 2024 to ¥104.71 billion by 2026, potentially reaching ¥3,000 billion by 2035 [3] - The demand for high-performance equipment is increasing due to the upgrade of intelligent manufacturing automation, creating significant market opportunities [3] Business Growth Drivers - The company's growth in industrial automation relies on several key drivers, including market share gains in servo systems and PLC products, and a focus on high-quality growth through strategic initiatives [4] - Specific measures include capturing import market share, expanding into mid-to-low-end markets, deepening strategic industry engagement, and enhancing channel network expansion [4] - The company aims to increase the proportion of high-margin products and improve penetration in intelligent manufacturing and robotics applications [4] Robotics Industry Positioning - The company positions itself as a core component and solution provider in the embodied robotics sector, focusing on key technologies for humanoid robots [6] - Business layout includes three subsidiaries targeting high-density motors, hollow cup motors, and collaborative development with major clients [7] - The company has established partnerships with hundreds of domestic and international robotics firms, enhancing its market presence [8] Technological Advancements and Product Development - The company is leveraging its technological expertise to develop core components for humanoid robots, collaborating with academic institutions to advance joint modules and high-precision servo drives [9] - Recent product releases, such as the DH2015 dexterous hand solution, feature high degrees of freedom, robust communication capabilities, and significant load-bearing capacity, positioning the company as a leader in the market [11] - The company plans to initiate trial production of the DH2015 in Q3 2025, aiming to meet diverse application needs across industrial automation and consumer markets [11] Investment Risks and Disclosure - The robotics industry faces long development cycles and significant investment risks, particularly in technology R&D and market expansion [12] - The company adheres to strict information disclosure regulations to ensure transparency and accuracy in its communications with investors [12]