Core Viewpoint - China Railway Construction Heavy Industry (CRCHI) is a leading manufacturer of railway turnouts and tunneling machines, with significant financial performance indicators suggesting strong potential for growth through integration with China Railway Construction Equipment [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - CRCHI manufactures railway turnouts, tunneling machines, fasteners, and excavators, achieving a net profit of 963 million yuan in 2016, which is 2.1 times the profit of China Railway Construction Equipment for the same year [1]. - The net assets of CRCHI reached 6.9 billion yuan in 2016, representing 1.25 times the net assets of China Railway Construction Equipment [1]. Group 2: Integration Potential - The proposed integration plan between CRCHI and China Railway Construction Equipment is still uncertain, with no specific plans or timelines established yet [2]. - If the integration plan is executed, it is expected that China Railway Construction may first consolidate the R&D, manufacturing, and marketing operations of the two companies [2]. Group 3: Market Conditions - The railway maintenance machinery business remains under pressure, primarily due to China Railway Corporation being the sole major customer for CRCHI, with limited new orders in the first half of 2017 [3]. - However, there is an expectation that more project tenders may be released in the second half of 2017, with potential increases in tenders for 2018 [3]. Group 4: Valuation Recommendations - China International Capital Corporation (CICC) maintains earnings per share forecasts of 0.36 yuan for 2017 and 0.41 yuan for 2018 [4]. - CICC continues to recommend a target price of 4.39 HKD, based on an 11 times P/E ratio for 2017 [4].