Group 1 - In 2025, China's defense expenditure is projected to be 1,784.7 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.2% [4][8][10] - The Indian military conducted strikes against multiple targets in Pakistan, escalating regional tensions [4][8] - The domestic aircraft industry, particularly the C919, has a backlog of orders exceeding 1 trillion yuan, with a significant portion of its structure designed and manufactured by Chinese companies [4][28][27] Group 2 - The median price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the North Exchange's technology growth stocks increased by 5.69% from May 6 to May 9, 2025, with 91% of companies experiencing price increases [4][35][37] - The median P/E ratio for the new energy sector rose by 7.72% to 37.6X, indicating a positive trend in valuations [41][62][64] - The median P/E ratio for the electronic equipment sector increased from 55.1X to 56.0X, with a total market capitalization rising from 1,314.2 billion yuan to 1,398.0 billion yuan [41][43][44] Group 3 - The mechanical equipment sector's median P/E ratio rose from 55.8X to 58.7X, with total market capitalization increasing from 958.0 billion yuan to 1,022.8 billion yuan [48][49][50] - The information technology sector's median P/E ratio increased from 81.7X to 86.4X, with total market capitalization rising from 861.8 billion yuan to 890.0 billion yuan [53][54][56] - The automotive sector's median P/E ratio increased from 31.0X to 32.9X, with total market capitalization rising from 539.5 billion yuan to 557.2 billion yuan [58][61] Group 4 - The North Exchange's aerospace and military industry chain includes 15 companies, highlighting the growth potential in this sector amid geopolitical tensions [4][32][33] - The C919 aircraft is positioned to compete with Boeing's 737 series and Airbus's A320 series, indicating a strategic move towards enhancing domestic capabilities in the aviation market [4][27][28]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the North Exchange market [5] Core Insights - The North Exchange has entered the "920 era," marking the emergence of the first ST companies [1] - The North Exchange's total number of listed companies is 265, with a total market capitalization of 737.724 billion and a circulating market capitalization of 441.839 billion, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.2% and 4.3% respectively [1][11] - The North Exchange 50 Index experienced a significant rebound, ending the month with a 4.72% increase, while other major indices declined [2][30] - The report highlights that 16 out of 22 industries on the North Exchange saw gains, with notable increases in beauty care, transportation, food and beverage, textiles, and agriculture, with median increases exceeding 15% [2][35] Market Overview - The North Exchange's trading volume for April was 30.945 billion shares, with a total transaction value of 630.962 billion, representing a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 14.4% and 20.2% respectively [1][17] - The average daily margin balance for April reached 5.262 billion, remaining at a historically high level [22] - As of April 30, the North Exchange 50 Index's price-to-earnings ratio (PE-TTM) was 45.31, placing it in the 99.79th percentile over the past two years [24][27] Industry Performance - The highest median price-to-earnings ratios by industry were recorded in the computer sector at 111, followed by telecommunications at 110, construction materials at 91, light industry manufacturing at 74, and social services at 72 [24][27] - The report indicates that 23 stocks reached historical highs in price during the month, with Huaguang Yuanhai achieving a remarkable 65.42% increase [2][39] Company Announcements - In April 2025, 232 companies on the North Exchange released their annual reports, with Jinbo Biological reporting the highest earnings per share at 8.27 yuan [3][12] - The report notes that there were no new listings in April, but one new stock, Tiangong Co., was issued [3][11] Policy and Important Events - The North Exchange introduced several policies in April 2025 related to refinancing, trading management, broker performance evaluation, and delisting supervision, marking a strategic move towards market independence and specialization [3][14]