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 assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 10% relative to the CSI 300 index over the next six months [4][5][14]. Core Insights - The company has been deeply engaged in industrial automation for nearly two decades and is recognized as a small giant in the field. It specializes in the research, production, and sales of industrial automation control products, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), drive systems, human-machine interfaces, and smart devices [1][2]. - The company is the second-largest domestic player in the small PLC market, with a market share of 9.5% in 2024, reflecting a 2 percentage point increase from 2023. The sales revenue from PLC products reached 648 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 21.09% [2]. - The company is actively expanding into the humanoid robot sector, developing key components such as hollow cup motors and frame-less torque motors, and has invested in related technologies and companies to enhance its capabilities in this area [3]. Financial Performance and Projections - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was 1.335 billion yuan, 1.505 billion yuan, and 1.708 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 2.75%, 12.73%, and 13.5% [1]. - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 2.062 billion yuan, 2.490 billion yuan, and 3.009 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 287 million yuan, 357 million yuan, and 445 million yuan [4][10]. - The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is projected to be 31.9X for 2025, 25.6X for 2026, and 20.5X for 2027, indicating a favorable valuation trend [4]. Product Line and Market Position - The company has a leading position in the small PLC market and is expanding its product line to include medium and large PLCs, as well as other industrial control products, while also targeting high-end intelligent manufacturing sectors such as renewable energy and robotics [2]. - The revenue from drive systems has increased significantly, accounting for 47% of total revenue in 2024, with a revenue of 806 million yuan and a gross margin of 24.46% [2][11].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 10% relative to the CSI 300 index over the next six months [4][5][14]. Core Views - The company has been deeply engaged in industrial automation for nearly two decades and is recognized as a small giant in the industrial control sector. It specializes in the research, production, and sales of industrial automation control products, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), drive systems, human-machine interfaces, and smart devices [1][2]. - The company is the second-largest domestic player in the small PLC market, with a market share of 9.5% in 2024, reflecting a 2 percentage point increase from 2023. The sales revenue from PLC products reached 648 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 21.09% [2]. - The company is actively expanding into the humanoid robot sector, developing key components such as hollow cup motors and frameless torque motors, and has invested in related technologies and companies to enhance its capabilities in this area [3]. Financial Performance and Projections - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be 1.335 billion yuan, 1.505 billion yuan, and 1.708 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 2.75%, 12.73%, and 13.5% [1][10]. - Revenue forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 2.062 billion yuan, 2.490 billion yuan, and 3.009 billion yuan, with corresponding net profits of 287 million yuan, 357 million yuan, and 445 million yuan [4][10]. - The current price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is projected to be 31.9X for 2025, 25.6X for 2026, and 20.5X for 2027, indicating a favorable valuation trend [4][10].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Xinjie Electric, reported a net profit of approximately 228.55 million yuan for the year 2024, with a proposed cash dividend of 0.87 yuan per share, reflecting a cash dividend ratio of 59.71% [3][4][5]. Company Overview - Xinjie Electric primarily engages in the research, production, and sales of industrial automation products, classified under the "C40 Instrument Manufacturing" industry [5][6]. - The company has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive industrial automation solutions in China, with a focus on programmable logic controllers (PLC) and drive systems [18][19]. Industry Overview - The global industrial automation market was valued at approximately $205.86 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $395.09 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% from 2022 to 2029 [6][7]. - In China, the industrial automation market is expected to grow to 305.8 billion yuan by 2026, despite a slight decline in 2023 due to macroeconomic factors [7][8]. Key Products and Market Segments - The company’s main products include PLCs, servo systems, human-machine interfaces, and intelligent devices, with a significant focus on small PLCs for OEM markets [22][23]. - The PLC market in China reached approximately 16.04 billion yuan in 2023, with a projected growth rate of 5.5% annually, reaching 18.84 billion yuan by 2026 [9][10]. - The servo system market in China grew from 14.12 billion yuan in 2017 to 23.33 billion yuan in 2021, with a forecasted recovery to 24.7 billion yuan by 2026 [12][13]. Competitive Landscape - The industrial automation sector is characterized by strong competition, with major players including Yaskawa Electric, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, and Siemens dominating the global market [16][17]. - Domestic companies are increasingly capturing market share through competitive pricing and rapid service, although they still face challenges in high-end product stability compared to foreign brands [17][18]. Financial Performance - The company reported revenues of approximately 1.34 billion yuan, 1.51 billion yuan, and 1.71 billion yuan for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, indicating a consistent growth trend [18][19]. - The market share of the company in the small PLC segment increased from 7.5% in 2023 to 9.5% in 2024, positioning it as the second-largest domestic brand [18].