Company Overview - Keda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is located in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, and was established on December 11, 1996. The company was listed on October 10, 2002. Its main business involves the production and sales of building materials machinery, overseas building materials, lithium battery materials and equipment, and strategic investments in lithium salt business [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Keda Manufacturing achieved operating revenue of 8.188 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 49.04%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 745 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 63.95% [2]. - The company has cumulatively distributed cash dividends of 3.864 billion yuan since its A-share listing, with 2.299 billion yuan distributed in the past three years [3]. Stock Performance - On September 12, Keda Manufacturing's stock price fell by 2.08%, trading at 11.28 yuan per share, with a total market capitalization of 21.633 billion yuan. The stock has increased by 48.30% year-to-date, but has seen a decline of 4.89% in the last five trading days and 2.93% over the last 20 days [1]. - The stock's trading volume on September 12 was 1.05 billion yuan, with a turnover rate of 0.48%. The net outflow of main funds was 5.9687 million yuan [1]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the number of shareholders of Keda Manufacturing was 59,700, a decrease of 19.87% from the previous period. The average number of circulating shares per person increased by 24.80% to 32,144 shares [2]. - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited ranked as the third-largest shareholder, holding 139 million shares, an increase of 24.3081 million shares compared to the previous period [3]. Business Segmentation - The revenue composition of Keda Manufacturing is as follows: overseas building materials 46.06%, building materials machinery 31.38%, lithium battery materials 11.33%, new energy equipment 8.68%, and others 2.55% [1]. - The company is classified under the Shenwan industry category of machinery equipment - specialized equipment - other specialized equipment, and is involved in several concept sectors including marine engineering equipment, coal chemical industry, energy conservation and environmental protection, and machinery [1].

Company Overview - Keda Manufacturing's stock price decreased by 2.03% on September 1, closing at 11.58 CNY per share, with a trading volume of 1.41 billion CNY and a market capitalization of 22.209 billion CNY [1] - The company has seen a year-to-date stock price increase of 52.25%, with a 2.28% decline over the last five trading days, a 5.46% increase over the last 20 days, and a 12.65% increase over the last 60 days [1] - Keda Manufacturing, established on December 11, 1996, and listed on October 10, 2002, is located in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province [1] Business Segments - The company's main business segments include overseas building materials (46.06%), building machinery (31.38%), lithium battery materials (11.33%), new energy equipment (8.68%), and others (2.55%) [1] - Keda Manufacturing is classified under the machinery equipment industry, specifically in specialized equipment [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Keda Manufacturing reported a revenue of 8.188 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 49.04%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 745 million CNY, reflecting a 63.95% increase [2] - Cumulatively, the company has distributed 3.864 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 2.299 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, Keda Manufacturing had 59,700 shareholders, a decrease of 19.87% from the previous period, with an average of 32,144 circulating shares per shareholder, an increase of 24.80% [2] - Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the third-largest circulating shareholder, holding 139 million shares, an increase of 24.308 million shares compared to the previous period [3]

Core Viewpoint - Keda Manufacturing has shown significant stock performance and financial growth, with a notable increase in revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025, indicating strong operational performance and market confidence [2][3]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Keda Manufacturing achieved a revenue of 8.188 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 49.04% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 745 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 63.95% [2]. - The company's stock price has increased by 59.08% year-to-date, with a 3.24% rise in the last five trading days and an 11.52% increase over the past 20 days [1]. Shareholder Information - The number of shareholders as of June 30, 2025, was 59,700, a decrease of 19.87% from the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder increased by 24.80% to 32,144 shares [2]. - Keda Manufacturing has distributed a total of 3.864 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 2.299 billion yuan distributed in the last three years [3]. Market Position and Business Segments - Keda Manufacturing operates in various sectors, with overseas building materials contributing 46.06% to revenue, building machinery at 31.38%, lithium battery materials at 11.33%, and new energy equipment at 8.68% [1]. - The company is classified under the machinery equipment industry, specifically in specialized equipment [1].

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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company has achieved significant revenue growth in 2024, with operating income reaching 12.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30% [5][6] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for 2024 was 1.01 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of 51.9% year-on-year, primarily due to the drop in lithium carbonate prices impacting profitability [5][6] - In Q1 2025, the company reported operating income of 3.77 billion yuan, up 47% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to the parent company increasing by 11.4% to 350 million yuan [5][7] Revenue Performance - In 2024, the company’s revenue from major business segments showed strong growth: machinery equipment, overseas building materials, and lithium battery materials generated revenues of 6.72 billion, 4.72 billion, and 880 million yuan, respectively, with year-on-year increases of 35.1%, 29.0%, and 19.2% [6] - The company’s domestic and overseas revenues were 4.57 billion and 8.02 billion yuan, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 18% and 38%, indicating that overseas business accounted for over 63% of total revenue [6] Profitability Analysis - The company’s gross margin and net margin for 2024 were 26.0% and 10.2%, down 3.29 and 16.68 percentage points year-on-year, respectively, due to the significant decline in profits from its associate, Blue Lithium Industry [8] - In Q1 2025, the gross margin improved slightly to 29.7%, while the net margin was 13.8%, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.83 percentage points [9] Cash Flow and Expenses - The company’s operating cash flow for 2024 was 557 million yuan, a decrease of 174 million yuan compared to the previous year [8] - The financial expense ratio increased significantly to 5.1% in Q1 2025 due to substantial exchange losses, while other expense ratios were well-controlled [9] Future Outlook - The company is expected to see gradual profit recovery in 2025, with revised net profit forecasts of 1.52 billion and 1.68 billion yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively [11] - The company is actively expanding its overseas building materials business, with production bases established in multiple African countries and plans for further capacity increases [11]