Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a price increase of 5% to 15% over the next six months [12][18]. Core Insights - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 562 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.35%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 45 million yuan, down 28.45% year-on-year [1]. - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of 331 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.59%, but a quarter-on-quarter increase of 43.51%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 31 million yuan, down 27.79% year-on-year, but up 132.44% quarter-on-quarter [1][2]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - The company’s sponge zirconium sales (including nuclear-grade zirconium) reached nearly 1,400 tons in H1 2025, with a market share exceeding 50%. The demand for nuclear-grade zirconium is expected to rise due to ongoing nuclear power construction in China, with an anticipated new installed capacity of about 6GW in 2025 [2][3]. Industry Developments - The global sponge zirconium market is experiencing steady growth, with an improved supply-demand balance. The company has signed sales contracts for nuclear-grade sponge zirconium with domestic and overseas clients, leading to bulk shipments [2][3]. Technological Advancements - The company has made significant progress in the industrialization of zirconium and hafnium separation, with plans to establish a separation project that will add an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons of zirconium and hafnium products [3]. Product Development - The company has successfully supplied small batches of solid-state electrolyte materials, utilizing self-produced zirconium chloride as a core raw material. Additionally, it is actively exploring developments in the humanoid robotics industry [4]. Financial Forecast - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 are 153 million yuan, 304 million yuan, and 414 million yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 77.09X, 38.76X, and 28.39X [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Accumulate" for the company, indicating a projected stock price increase of 5% to 15% over the next six months [6]. Core Insights - The controlling shareholder, Ningde City Huifu Investment Co., Ltd., plans to increase its stake in the company, demonstrating confidence in the company's long-term development and investment value. The planned increase will be between 50 million and 100 million RMB within six months starting from April 30, 2025, with a commitment not to reduce holdings for six months after the purchase [2][3]. - The company is executing an integrated development strategy in the zirconium and hafnium industry chain, having completed strategic deployments in upstream and midstream sectors. This includes core areas such as electric melting zirconia and oxychloride zirconia, with plans to expand into end-use applications like nuclear-grade zirconium materials and zirconium-based liquid metals [3]. - The company has made significant progress in solid-state electrolyte materials, which are expected to enhance growth potential. The zirconium-based composite oxides and chlorides have shown promising electrochemical performance, with ongoing trials and small-scale supply to downstream solid-state battery manufacturers [4]. Financial Summary - The company is projected to achieve a net profit attributable to shareholders of 202 million RMB in 2025, with a significant growth rate of 166.32% compared to 2024. The expected net profits for 2026 and 2027 are 274 million RMB and 309 million RMB, respectively [5]. - Revenue is forecasted to grow from 1,054 million RMB in 2024 to 1,514 million RMB in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 43.66% [5]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase from 0.18 RMB in 2024 to 0.48 RMB in 2025, with a projected price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 48.18 in 2025, decreasing to 31.48 by 2027 [5].