Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the global gas turbine demand is expected to reach 55.5 GW in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 38%, driven by the increasing demand from AI data centers [3][15] - The report emphasizes three perspectives to explore the industry's demand dynamics: AI demand perspective, gas turbine leaders' perspective, and gas turbine component leaders' perspective [3][18] - The report identifies significant opportunities for domestic players in the gas turbine supply chain due to the insufficient capacity elasticity in overseas markets [5][77] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Research Framework - The report constructs a framework to track the demand dynamics of gas turbine blades based on three perspectives: AI demand, gas turbine leaders, and gas turbine component leaders [3][18] 2. AI Demand Perspective - Global capital expenditure is accelerating, with North America's four major cloud service providers (CSPs) expected to spend $155.5 billion in the first half of 2025, a 73% year-on-year increase [6][23] - In China, the combined capital expenditure of BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) is projected to reach $26.5 billion in 2024, marking a 105% year-on-year growth [28] 3. Global Gas Turbine Leaders Perspective - The global gas turbine market is estimated to be worth $28.14 billion in 2024, with major players like GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi dominating the market [36] - The report notes that GE's gas turbine orders are expected to grow by 113% in 2024, with backlogs extending to 2028 [40] 4. Gas Turbine Component Leaders Perspective - The report indicates that the profitability of gas turbine components is set to increase significantly, with the core component, blades, accounting for approximately 35% of the gas turbine's cost [4][61] - The report highlights that the two major players in the component market, Howmet and PCC, face limited capacity expansion despite rising demand [67][70] 5. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends key stocks such as Yingliu Co., Haomai Technology, and Jerry Holdings, while also suggesting to pay attention to companies like Linde Co., Hangya Technology, and Dongfang Electric [5][77]

Economic Growth - Deyang and Meishan have the highest GDP growth rate in the province at 7.5%, exceeding the provincial average by 1.9 percentage points [2] - Deyang's industrial added value increased by 12.8% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with a product sales rate of 94.4% for industrial enterprises [2] Industry Innovation - Oriental Electric's green "unmanned workshop" for stator stamping operates continuously, increasing production capacity from over 9,000 tons to 15,000 tons, and improving per capita output by over 6 times [2] - Oriental Turbine has established China's first smart manufacturing base for gas turbines, significantly reducing the processing time for turbine blades from 3 days to 6 hours [2] - Deyang's machinery and equipment industry saw an industrial added value growth of 14.9% from January to June, with major manufacturers like China National Heavy Duty Truck, Oriental Electric, and Oriental Turbine exceeding 20% growth [2] Investment and Market Expansion - Deyang XWANDA New Energy Co., Ltd. reported over 200% growth in output and value in the first half of the year, driven by the global energy transition and the booming energy storage market [3] - Hengtong Precision Copper Foil Technology (Deyang) Co., Ltd. has seen order volume increase by over 100% year-on-year, with a new production line of 5,000 tons/year set to launch soon [3] - Deyang aims to complete an annual investment plan of 40 billion yuan, with industrial and manufacturing investments achieving a growth of over 20% [3]

Group 1: Market Strategy and Outlook - The core driver behind the recent A-share market rally is the optimistic expectation of a rebound in corporate ROE, rather than mere speculation around policy themes [4][9] - The current valuation of A-shares, while having outpaced the recovery of fundamentals, is not extreme, indicating that the recovery in sectors like food and beverage, coal, and oil and petrochemicals is still in its early stages [4][9] - The "anti-involution" and demand-side policies are expected to show quicker effects compared to the comprehensive policies of 2024, with companies having undergone three quarters of self-purging [10][11] Group 2: Sector Recommendations - **Machinery**: Companies like Xugong Machinery and Yingliu Shares are recommended due to domestic demand stabilization and overseas market recovery [14][15] - **Non-ferrous Metals**: China Rare Earth is favored as export controls may lead to price increases in rare earths, supported by moderate quota growth [16] - **Non-bank Financials**: China Galaxy is highlighted for its strengthening brokerage business and potential for international expansion [17] - **Media and Internet**: Yao Cai Securities is positioned to benefit from increased trading volumes in Hong Kong and potential synergies from Ant Group's acquisition [18] - **Agriculture**: Muyuan Foods is recognized as a leading pig farming enterprise with expected stable profits amid rising pork prices [19] - **Defense and Military**: North Navigation is anticipated to benefit from a rising demand cycle for its products [20] - **Computing**: Kingsoft Office is seen as a leader in AI applications, with significant growth potential from its innovative products [21][22] - **Electronics**: Lante Optics is expected to see strong demand from various sectors, including automotive and AI [23] - **Pharmaceuticals**: Kelun-Botai is noted for its leading ADC technology and potential for international sales growth [24][25]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific companies [2]. Core Insights - The SW Machinery Equipment Index increased by 2.91% over the last week, ranking 4th among 31 primary industry categories, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index rose by 1.09% [3][13]. - Year-to-date, the SW Machinery Equipment Index has risen by 13.53%, ranking 6th among the 31 primary industry categories, compared to a 3.14% increase in the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index [3][16]. - The report highlights a positive outlook for Yingliu Co., which is the sole supplier of gas turbine blades for Siemens Energy in China, indicating a significant increase in orders [5][24]. - Yushu Technology has initiated its IPO process, which is expected to accelerate its robotics business development [5][24]. - The first commercial linear field reversed magnetic fusion device in China has achieved plasma ignition, indicating a breakthrough in controllable nuclear fusion commercialization [5][25]. - The report identifies various industry segments with differing trends: General Machinery is under pressure, Engineering Machinery is steadily improving, Shipbuilding is stabilizing, Oilfield Equipment is bottoming out, Railway Equipment is steadily improving, and Gas Turbines are on an upward trend [5]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The SW Machinery Equipment Index rose by 2.91% last week, ranking 4th among 31 primary industry categories [3][13]. - Year-to-date performance shows a 13.53% increase in the SW Machinery Equipment Index, ranking 6th [3][16]. Key Data Tracking General Machinery - The General Machinery sector is under pressure, with a PMI of 49.7% in June, indicating contraction [26]. - Industrial vehicle sales from January to May showed a 9.33% year-on-year increase, with domestic sales up by 6.66% [26]. Engineering Machinery - The Engineering Machinery sector is showing steady improvement, with excavator sales in June reaching 18,804 units, a 13.3% year-on-year increase [34]. Railway Equipment - The Railway Equipment sector is experiencing steady growth, with fixed asset investment maintaining around 6% growth [44]. Shipbuilding - The Shipbuilding sector is stabilizing, with the global new ship price index showing signs of improvement [45]. Oilfield Equipment - The Oilfield Equipment sector is stabilizing at the bottom, with global rig counts reaching 1,600 units [47]. Industrial Gases - The Industrial Gases sector is expected to perform well in Q3 due to previous maintenance activities [52]. Gas Turbines - The Gas Turbine sector is on an upward trend, with significant order growth reported for GEV [54][56].