Investment Rating - The report gives an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [5][7]. Core Views - The company is positioned as a "small giant" in precision nickel-based conductor materials, benefiting from the development of the new energy vehicle market and innovations in solid-state battery technology [5]. - The company’s products are crucial for battery connections and are widely used in consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, and energy storage applications, aligning well with the growing demand in these sectors [9]. Summary by Sections 1. Changes in the Solid-State Battery Industry - The company focuses on the production of nickel strips and foils in the upstream nickel-based materials industry and the manufacturing of precision structural components in the midstream [14]. - The solid-state battery technology is expected to enter the commercialization phase by 2030, with solid-state batteries likely becoming the upgrade direction for lithium batteries [25][29]. 2. Company Business Focus and Financial Performance - The company’s main products include nickel strips, foils, and precision structural components, with applications in various fields such as consumer electronics and new energy vehicles [14]. - In 2024, the company expects revenues of 8.52 billion yuan, with a net profit of 67.44 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 113.37% [6][33]. 3. Company Characteristics and Competitive Advantages - The company holds 89 patents and has maintained a market share of over 50% in nickel strip products from 2019 to 2021 [6][34]. - The company’s planned projects, including a 2,500-ton precision nickel strip material project expected to be operational by the end of 2026, are anticipated to support future growth [6][39]. 4. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The forecasted net profits for the company from 2025 to 2027 are 820 million yuan, 1 billion yuan, and 1.25 billion yuan, corresponding to P/E ratios of 36.8, 30.0, and 24.0 respectively [7][8].