Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1]. Core Insights - The company is enhancing its product structure, with high-end PCB revenue accounting for over 60% of total revenue. Its product range includes high-layer boards, HDI boards, high-frequency boards, thick copper boards, backplanes, and rigid-flex boards, catering to diverse applications in communication, servers, mobile phones, computers, and automotive sectors. The high-end PCB market has high entry barriers due to technology, craftsmanship, capital, and scale [4]. - The company is ramping up production capacity with new factories coming online, which will drive revenue growth. The Shenzhen facility focuses on high-layer PCBs for 5G communication and aerospace, while the Jiangmen plants produce various PCBs for industrial control and automotive applications. The Zhuhai facilities are set to enhance production capabilities significantly by 2025, supporting the company's strategic growth and international market expansion [5]. - The company is committed to R&D, with a 8.35% year-on-year increase in R&D expenditure, amounting to 180 million yuan in the first half of 2025. Key technology developments include advanced packaging substrates and high-precision circuit boards for AI chips and automotive applications [6]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are estimated at 73.1 billion yuan, 83.4 billion yuan, and 92.9 billion yuan, respectively. The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 5.7 billion yuan, 6.9 billion yuan, and 7.9 billion yuan for the same years [7]. - The company is expected to see a revenue growth rate of 16.37% in 2025, followed by 14.23% in 2026 and 11.34% in 2027. The net profit growth rates are projected at 120.96% for 2025, 21.43% for 2026, and 13.60% for 2027 [11][14].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4] Core Views - The company's revenue for H1 2025 was 7.959 billion yuan, a decrease of 26.06% year-on-year, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 496 million yuan, down 46.6% year-on-year [1] - The price and profitability of the film products are under pressure, leading to a cautious impairment loss provision of 193 million yuan [2] - The company has seen steady growth in the shipment of photosensitive dry films, with a 21.62% year-on-year increase in H1 2025 [3] - The company is expected to benefit from the development of solid-state batteries, which may provide new market opportunities for aluminum-plastic films [3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company shipped 1.386 billion square meters of photovoltaic films, with an average selling price of 5.20 yuan per square meter, a decrease of 26.81% year-on-year, resulting in revenue of 7.215 billion yuan, down 26.97% year-on-year [2] - The shipment of backboards was 33.6994 million square meters, a decrease of 50.28% year-on-year, with revenue of 175 million yuan, down 57.78% year-on-year [2] - The company reported a net profit of 95 million yuan in Q2 2025, down 76.75% year-on-year and 76.41% quarter-on-quarter [1] Product Performance - The shipment of photosensitive dry films reached 89.5948 million square meters in H1 2025, with revenue of 325 million yuan, up 17.93% year-on-year [3] - The shipment of aluminum-plastic films was 6.6584 million square meters, with revenue of 64.4174 million yuan, up 9.37% year-on-year [3] Profitability and Valuation - The report projects net profits for 2025-2027 to be 1.524 billion, 2.002 billion, and 2.542 billion yuan respectively, with a downward adjustment of 12% for 2025 [4] - The current stock price corresponds to a PE ratio of 26 times for 2025 [4] - The company is positioned as a leader in the film industry, with advantages in capital, scale, and technology expected to enhance market share [4]

Macroeconomic News - National public budget revenue for January to July reached 135839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, with tax revenue at 110933 billion yuan, down 0.3% year-on-year, and non-tax revenue at 24906 billion yuan, up 2% [1] - Stamp duty revenue for January to July was 2559 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.7%, with securities transaction stamp duty at 936 billion yuan, up 62.5% year-on-year [1] Industry News - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a meeting on the photovoltaic industry, emphasizing the importance of regulating competition for high-quality development and promoting the orderly exit of backward production capacity [2] - Guangdong Province announced policies to promote high-quality development in commercial aerospace from 2025 to 2028, encouraging the purchase of domestic satellite data and products [2] - The Ministry of Commerce emphasized the need to advance the work of replacing old consumer goods in a steady manner to foster new growth points in the consumer market [2] - Apple’s iPhone 17 has entered large-scale production, with Foxconn ramping up hiring in its Zhengzhou factory [2] Company News - Yara International announced that its chairman was arrested for embezzlement and abuse of power [6] - A rumor involving the CEO of New Oriental Education led to a significant drop in the stock price of Oriental Selection, which issued a statement denying the rumors and initiating legal proceedings [6] - Dameng Data announced that its director and general manager has been detained [7] Global Market - US stock markets showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones reaching a historical high during the session, while the Nasdaq fell by 1.46% [8] - International crude oil futures prices fell by over 1%, with WTI down 1.69% and Brent down 1.22% [10] - COMEX gold futures fell by 0.56%, while silver futures dropped by 1.81% [11] Investment Opportunities - The global DRAM market size reached a historical high in Q2 2025, growing by 20% quarter-on-quarter to 32.101 billion USD, driven by AI demand and price increases in traditional DDR4/LPDDR4X [13] - The first low-altitude route connecting Kunshan and Shanghai has officially opened, with expectations for the low-altitude economy market to reach 859.17 billion yuan by 2025 [14] - The photovoltaic industry is experiencing price increases across the supply chain, with expectations for improved supply-demand dynamics and profitability recovery [15] - The foldable smartphone market is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 49.48% from 2021 to 2027, driven by innovations in hinge technology and flexible screens [16]

Investment Rating - The report has downgraded the investment rating to "Recommended" due to ongoing pressure on profitability in the photovoltaic industry [3][5]. Core Views - The company experienced a significant decline in revenue and net profit in 2024, with a revenue drop of 27.89% year-on-year to 3.004 billion and a net loss of 284.93 million [1][4]. - The decline in profitability is attributed to reduced prices for back sheets and films, which fell by 24.92% and 32.86% respectively, alongside a 35.37% decrease in back sheet shipment volume [1][2]. - The company is focusing on optimizing its product structure to enhance competitiveness in the photovoltaic sector, leveraging advancements in battery technologies and new manufacturing processes [2]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported a total revenue of 3.004 billion, a decrease of 27.89% from the previous year, and a net profit of -284.93 million, marking a 375% decline [4]. - For Q1 2025, the revenue was 643 million, down 27.35% year-on-year, with a net loss of 33 million, a 216.13% decline [1]. - The forecast for net profit from 2025 to 2027 is projected to be -69.86 million, 87.61 million, and 126.88 million respectively, with corresponding EPS of -0.16, 0.20, and 0.29 [3][4]. Emerging Business Segments - The emerging business segments accounted for 21.57% of total revenue in 2024, an increase of 8.53 percentage points year-on-year, with notable growth in photovoltaic operation materials, lithium batteries, and semiconductor materials [2]. - The company plans to increase investment in research and development for new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, and semiconductor materials to further enhance its product matrix and customer coverage [2].

Investment Rating - The report has downgraded the investment rating to "Recommended" due to ongoing pressure on profitability in the photovoltaic industry [3][5]. Core Viewpoints - The company experienced a significant decline in revenue and net profit in 2024, with a revenue drop of 27.89% to 3.004 billion and a net loss of 284.93 million [1][4]. - The decline in profitability is attributed to reduced prices for back sheets and encapsulants, which fell by 24.92% and 32.86% respectively, alongside a 35.37% decrease in back sheet shipment volume [1][2]. - The company is focusing on optimizing its product structure to enhance competitiveness in the photovoltaic sector, leveraging advancements in battery technologies and new manufacturing processes [2]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company reported a revenue of 3.004 billion, a decrease of 27.89% from the previous year, and a net loss of 284.93 million, marking a 375% decline [1][4]. - For Q1 2025, the revenue was 643 million, down 27.35% year-on-year, with a net loss of 33 million, a 216.13% decline [1]. - The forecast for net profit from 2025 to 2027 is projected to be -69.86 million, 87.61 million, and 126.88 million respectively, with corresponding EPS of -0.16, 0.20, and 0.29 [3][4]. Emerging Business Segments - The emerging business segments accounted for 21.57% of total revenue in 2024, an increase of 8.53 percentage points year-on-year, with notable growth in photovoltaic operation materials, lithium batteries, and semiconductor materials [2]. - The company plans to increase investment in research and development for new energy vehicles, consumer electronics, and semiconductor materials to further enhance its product matrix and customer coverage [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights a recovery in profit margins for the company's film products, with a significant increase in sales and profitability expected in the upcoming quarters [8] - The company is experiencing a surge in demand for its high-end products, particularly in the photoconductive dry film segment, which is on the verge of explosive growth [8] - The report maintains previous profit forecasts, projecting a net profit growth of 25% in 2025, 37% in 2026, and 32% in 2027 [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 22,589 million, with a year-on-year growth of 19.66% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is expected to be 1,850 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.20% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 0.71 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.67 [1] - The company anticipates total revenue of 21,557 million in 2025, with a net profit of 1,630 million, indicating a year-on-year growth of 24.66% [1] - The projected EPS for 2025 is 0.62 yuan, with a P/E ratio of 20.05 [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights a recovery in profit margins for the company's film products, with a significant increase in sales and profitability expected in the upcoming quarters [8] - The company is experiencing a surge in demand for its high-end products, particularly in the photoconductive dry film segment, which is on the verge of explosive growth [8] - The report maintains previous profit forecasts, projecting net profits of 1.63 billion, 2.23 billion, and 2.95 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, representing growth rates of 25%, 37%, and 32% [8] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 22.59 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 19.66% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 is expected to be 1.85 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.20% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 is estimated at 0.71 RMB, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.67 [1] - The company anticipates a total revenue of 21.56 billion RMB in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 12.58% [1] - The gross profit margin is expected to improve from 14.74% in 2024 to 17.21% in 2027 [9]