Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company reported a significant performance increase in H1 2025, achieving revenue of 19.178 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.75%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 972 million yuan, a decrease of 4.37% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 923 million yuan, an increase of 7.53% year-on-year [2][4]. - In Q2 2025, the company achieved revenue of 10.802 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.95% and a year-on-year increase of 21.48%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 581 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 48.65% but a year-on-year decrease of 1.41% [2][4]. - The profit structure for H1 2025 showed that tungsten-molybdenum, new energy materials, and rare earths accounted for 74.98%, 20.06%, and 7.38% of total profits, respectively. The growth in Q2 was primarily driven by contributions from tungsten-molybdenum and new energy sectors [2][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Tungsten-Molybdenum - The tungsten-molybdenum segment achieved a total profit of 1.268 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.94%. In Q2 2025, the profit totaled 739 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 40% [9]. - The increase in tungsten prices significantly contributed to the performance, with the company having a production capacity of 12,000 tons of tungsten concentrate. The domestic tungsten concentrate price began to rise sharply in Q2 2025, enhancing performance elasticity [9]. - The deep processing sector showed strong profitability, with cutting tools achieving a gross margin of over 40%. The company adjusted product prices to enhance market penetration and explore new applications for tungsten wire products [9]. New Energy Materials - The new energy materials segment reported a total profit of 339 million yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 35.47%. In Q2 2025, the profit was 215 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 73% [9]. - The demand for lithium cobalt oxide was strong, driven by favorable policies and consumer electronics demand. The company sold 28,800 tons of lithium cobalt oxide in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 57% [9]. Rare Earth Magnetic Materials - The rare earth magnetic materials segment achieved a total profit of 125 million yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6.71%. In Q2 2025, the profit was 59 million yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11% [9]. - The company expanded its production capacity in the rare earth sector, with new projects expected to contribute to performance in the coming years [9].

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company achieved an operating revenue of 35.196 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 10.66%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.728 billion yuan, an increase of 7.88% year-on-year [2][4]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported an operating revenue of 8.376 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 5.11%, but the net profit attributable to the parent company increased by 20.10% to 391 million yuan [2][4]. - The company continues to optimize operations, with significant contributions to profits from the tungsten and molybdenum, as well as rare earth segments, while the impact of real estate disposals on investment income has diminished [4][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported a total revenue of 35.196 billion yuan, with a gross profit margin of 18% [17]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.728 billion yuan, with a profit margin of 4.9% [17]. - For Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 8.376 billion yuan, with a net profit of 391 million yuan [2][4]. Business Segments - **Tungsten and Molybdenum**: In 2024, this segment generated revenue of 17.414 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.78%, with a profit of 2.525 billion yuan, up 7.55% [10]. - **Energy New Materials**: This segment saw a revenue of 13.297 billion yuan in 2024, a decrease of 23.19%, but the output of positive materials increased significantly [10]. - **Rare Earth Materials**: Revenue was 4.435 billion yuan, down 19.21%, but profits increased by 67.44% [10]. - **Real Estate**: The real estate segment generated revenue of 51 million yuan, a decrease of 62.41%, but the loss was reduced by 1.03 billion yuan [10]. Future Outlook - The company plans to achieve a revenue of 40.078 billion yuan in 2025, aiming for a year-on-year profit growth [11]. - The company is recognized as a leader in tungsten resources and deep processing, with ongoing investments in R&D, which amounted to 1.456 billion yuan in 2024 [11].

Core Viewpoint - The performance of major rare earth companies in China has significantly declined in the past year, with only Xiamen Tungsten achieving profit growth while others faced substantial losses [1][2]. Company Performance - Among the five leading rare earth companies, only Xiamen Tungsten reported a net profit increase of 7.88%, reaching 1.728 billion yuan, despite a revenue decrease of 10.66% to 35.196 billion yuan [2][10]. - Northern Rare Earth's net profit fell by 57.64% to 1.004 billion yuan, with revenue declining by 1.58% to 32.966 billion yuan [2][10]. - Shenghe Resources experienced a net profit drop of 37.73% to 207 million yuan, with revenue down 36.39% to 11.371 billion yuan [2][10]. - China Rare Earth and Guangsheng Nonferrous both reported losses of 287 million yuan and 299 million yuan, respectively, marking their first losses in three years [1][2]. Market Conditions - The overall rare earth market faced a downward price trend, impacting company revenues and profits. For instance, the average price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide fell by 26.09% to 393,100 yuan per ton [4][6]. - Supply exceeded demand in the rare earth market, with domestic production capacity increasing and inventory levels rising significantly [6][7]. - The total control indicators for rare earth mining and separation increased, with mining indicators rising by 5.9% to 270,000 tons and separation indicators by 4.2% to 254,000 tons [6][7]. Cash Flow and Inventory Issues - Cash flow for major rare earth companies deteriorated, with China Rare Earth's operating cash flow turning negative at -594 million yuan, a 271.65% decline [8][10]. - Northern Rare Earth's cash flow decreased by 57.76% to 1.026 billion yuan, while Guangsheng Nonferrous reported negative cash flow for three consecutive years [10]. - Inventory levels surged, with Northern Rare Earth's rare earth salt and metal inventories increasing by 18.3% and 78.12%, respectively, totaling 165,000 tons [7][10]. Policy and Future Outlook - The Chinese government has increased support for the rare earth industry, with new regulations set to take effect in October 2024, aimed at ensuring orderly development [13]. - The introduction of export controls on certain rare earth elements is expected to tighten supply and potentially increase prices in overseas markets [13]. - Early 2024 showed signs of recovery in the rare earth industry, with companies like China Rare Earth and Guangsheng Nonferrous projecting profits for the first quarter [12].