Core Viewpoint - The company is transforming from a traditional steel wheel manufacturer to a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium microalloy, aiming to create multiple growth curves and regain its leading position in the wheel industry [6][8][12]. Group 1: Company Transformation and Growth - The company was founded in 1996 and became a leading domestic steel wheel manufacturer by 2010. However, it faced challenges due to U.S. anti-dumping measures and the trend towards automotive lightweighting, prompting the launch of the Avatar niobium microalloy project in 2012 [2][24]. - The Avatar project has successfully transitioned from concept validation to mass production over nearly a decade, with significant customer acquisition and production capacity expansion planned for the coming years [4][49]. - By 2028, the company aims to achieve a 50% market share in China and a 30% global market share for Avatar wheels, with a long-term sales target of 150 million units and annual revenue exceeding 70 billion yuan [4][12]. Group 2: Market Demand and Material Advantages - Global wheel demand is projected to reach approximately 530 million units by 2025, with steady growth driven by the automotive OEM and aftermarket sectors [3][34]. - The Avatar niobium microalloy demonstrates significant advantages over traditional materials in terms of tensile strength, yield strength, fatigue strength, hardness, density, and cost, making it suitable for both passenger and commercial vehicles [3][9]. - The lightweight and cost-effective nature of Avatar wheels positions them to replace aluminum wheels in passenger vehicles and maintain steel wheels in commercial vehicles, aligning with industry trends towards lightweighting and cost reduction [42][47]. Group 3: Production Capacity and Client Expansion - The company has established a global client base, securing approximately 25 clients and 39 production points by February 2026, with a steady increase in production capacity planned from 13 million units in 2025 to 50 million units by 2028 [4][53]. - The Avatar wheel business is entering a phase of sustained volume growth, with significant orders from both domestic and international clients, including major automotive manufacturers [4][53]. Group 4: Strategic Development and Innovation - The company is building a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium microalloy, leveraging self-research, joint development, and equity cooperation to expand into emerging industries such as electric two-wheelers, intelligent robotics, commercial aerospace, and drones [5][26]. - The company has established a comprehensive closed-loop system across five dimensions: talent, materials, processes, equipment, and patents, creating a strong competitive moat [9][12]. Group 5: Financial Performance and Projections - The company expects revenues to grow significantly, with projected revenues of 4.44 billion yuan in 2025, 6.61 billion yuan in 2026, and 8.90 billion yuan in 2027, alongside net profits of 97 million yuan, 456 million yuan, and 924 million yuan respectively [6][12]. - The company has successfully reduced its expense ratio from 21.8% in 2016 to 10.9% by Q3 2025, indicating improved operational efficiency [29].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 12.64 CNY per share as of February 13, 2026 [2]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning from a traditional steel wheel manufacturer to a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium micro-alloy, aiming to create multiple growth curves across various industries [6][7]. - The global demand for wheels is expected to rise, with an estimated 530 million wheels needed by 2025, driven by trends in lightweighting and cost reduction [6][37]. - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy demonstrates significant advantages over traditional materials in terms of tensile strength, yield strength, fatigue strength, Vickers hardness, density, and cost, making it suitable for both passenger and commercial vehicles [8][48]. Summary by Sections 1. Transition and Transformation - The company has evolved through three stages: initial growth in steel wheels, a pivot to the Avatar project, and a current focus on the Avatar low-carbon wheel business, which has now entered a growth phase [16][24]. - The company has successfully completed the transition to Avatar low-carbon wheels, covering various vehicle types and re-establishing its growth trajectory [25][36]. 2. Market Demand and Trends - The global wheel demand is projected to increase steadily, with the automotive OEM market being the primary driver, particularly for new vehicle sales [37][38]. - The trend towards lightweighting in the automotive industry is significant, with aluminum wheels currently dominating the market, but the Avatar niobium micro-alloy is positioned to capture market share due to its performance and cost advantages [41][51]. 3. New Materials Platform - The company is building a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium micro-alloy, which is adaptable across various industries, including electric two-wheelers and commercial aerospace [6][12]. - The Avatar micro-alloy's properties allow it to meet the lightweighting, cost, and aesthetic demands of modern vehicles, positioning it as a competitive alternative to aluminum wheels [51][54]. 4. Financial Projections - Revenue forecasts for the company indicate significant growth, with expected revenues of 33.58 billion CNY in 2024, 44.38 billion CNY in 2025, and 66.14 billion CNY in 2026 [2][12]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to rise sharply, from 230 million CNY in 2024 to 924 million CNY by 2027, reflecting a strong recovery and growth in core business operations [2][12].

Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 12.64 CNY per share as of February 13, 2026 [2]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning from a traditional steel wheel manufacturer to a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium micro-alloy, aiming to create multiple growth curves across various industries [6][7][12]. - The global demand for wheels is expected to rise, with an estimated 530 million wheels needed by 2025, driven by trends in lightweighting and cost reduction [6][37]. - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy demonstrates significant advantages over traditional materials in terms of tensile strength, yield strength, fatigue strength, Vickers hardness, density, and cost, making it suitable for both passenger and commercial vehicles [8][48]. Summary by Sections 1. Transition and Transformation - The company has evolved through three stages: initial growth in steel wheels, a transformative phase starting in 2012 with the Avatar project, and a current focus on the Avatar low-carbon wheel business [16]. - The company has successfully completed the transition to Avatar low-carbon wheels, with production and customer expansion leading to a return to growth in its core business [24][25]. 2. Market Demand and Trends - The global wheel demand is projected to increase steadily, with lightweighting and cost reduction being major trends influencing the market [37][41]. - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy is positioned to meet the growing demand for lightweight and cost-effective solutions in the automotive sector, particularly in the context of electric vehicles [51][54]. 3. New Materials Platform - The company is building a new materials platform based on the Avatar niobium micro-alloy, which has applications across various industries, including electric two-wheelers, intelligent robotics, commercial aerospace, and low-altitude flying vehicles [12][27]. - The company has established a comprehensive system integrating talent, materials, processes, equipment, and patents to create a strong competitive advantage [8][13]. 4. Financial Projections - Revenue forecasts for the company are as follows: 33.58 billion CNY in 2024, 44.38 billion CNY in 2025, 66.14 billion CNY in 2026, and 88.96 billion CNY in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 0.23 billion CNY, 0.97 billion CNY, 4.56 billion CNY, and 9.24 billion CNY [2][6]. - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to increase significantly, reaching 0.93 CNY by 2027, with a corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratio decreasing from 543 in 2024 to 14 by 2027 [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [4][5][6] Core Insights - The company has developed a revolutionary new material, Avatar Niobium Microalloy, which offers high strength, good toughness, low cost, and reduced carbon emissions, marking a new era for high-performance wheel hubs [1][16] - The company is transitioning from a "single product supplier" to a "new materials technology platform," aligning with national policies promoting high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing [16] - The company is rapidly expanding its production capacity both domestically and internationally, with significant projects in collaboration with major automotive manufacturers [2][31] Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview and Strategy - The company has been deeply involved in wheel manufacturing for 30 years and is now upgrading its strategy to focus on new materials technology [16] - The Avatar Niobium Microalloy is being mass-produced and has broad application potential, effectively replacing traditional steel and aluminum wheels [1][3] 2. Production Capacity and Market Expansion - The company is accelerating capacity expansion through new production lines in various domestic locations and overseas, particularly in Thailand [2][31] - The customer base is continuously optimizing, with deepening collaborations with major domestic automakers like BYD and Chery [2] 3. New Market Opportunities - The company is expanding into the two-wheeler and robotics markets, leveraging its technology and experience from the four-wheeler sector [3][21] - Strategic partnerships have been established with companies in the electric two-wheeler and robotics sectors, indicating potential for significant future contributions [3][21] 4. Financial Projections - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 0.67 billion, 2.41 billion, and 4.60 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027, with corresponding P/E ratios of 197.30X, 55.20X, and 28.92X [4][5] - Revenue is projected to grow significantly, with a forecasted increase from 3.36 billion yuan in 2024 to 7.84 billion yuan in 2027 [5][6] 5. Product and Market Trends - The wheel hub industry is experiencing a shift towards lightweight, energy-saving, and aesthetically designed products, driven by environmental concerns and regulatory changes [64][65] - The global wheel hub market is expected to grow from 28.1 billion USD in 2024 to 35 billion USD by 2032, with a CAGR of approximately 2.78% [58][60]

Core Viewpoint - The company has developed a new material, Avatar niobium micro-alloy, which offers high strength, good toughness, low cost, and low carbon emissions, and is currently in mass production in the wheel industry [1] Group 1: Material Characteristics - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy can achieve a maximum strength of 2000 MPa, which is approximately twice that of titanium alloys and five times that of aluminum alloys [1] - The material effectively contributes to weight reduction, cost savings, and carbon emission reduction [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Production - There is a strong demand for the company's low-carbon Avatar wheels, leading to supply shortages [1] - The company is actively planning capacity expansion to meet the growing market needs [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Accumulate" for the company [4] Core Insights - The company has shown continuous improvement in performance, with a revenue of 9.63 billion yuan in Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.61%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 0.12 billion yuan, up 1.65% year-on-year [1] - The core business is experiencing rapid growth, particularly the Avatar product line, which saw a 43% increase in sales year-on-year. The domestic market is strong due to the large-scale promotion of Avatar products [2] - The company is expanding its international market presence with a new production line for Avatar low-carbon wheels in Thailand, expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The company has secured multiple overseas projects with significant sales potential [2] - Profitability is improving, with a gross margin of 14.31% in the first three quarters of 2025, an increase of 6.07 percentage points year-on-year. R&D expenses have also increased significantly, supporting ongoing innovation [3] Financial Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 30.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.91%, and a net profit of 0.42 billion yuan, up 29.77% year-on-year [1] - The projected revenues for 2025-2027 are 40.82 billion yuan, 56.04 billion yuan, and 83.13 billion yuan, respectively, with net profits expected to be 0.52 billion yuan, 2.06 billion yuan, and 3.54 billion yuan [9][17] - The company’s gross margin is expected to improve to 19.00% in 2025 and reach 20.50% in 2026 and 2027 [17] Business Development - The company is focusing on new materials and expanding into emerging industries such as robotics and low-altitude economy, leveraging its proprietary Avatar niobium micro-alloy materials [7][8] - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy material offers advantages such as high strength, low cost, and low carbon emissions, making it suitable for various applications, including intelligent robots and low-altitude flying vehicles [7][8] - The company has made significant progress in developing structural components for robots, with plans for mass production expected within the year [8]

Group 1: Company Overview - Zhejiang Jingu Co., Ltd. was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2010 and is a leading manufacturer in the wheel production industry in China, transitioning from a traditional parts manufacturer to a new materials solution provider [2][3]. - The company has developed the "Avatar" niobium micro-alloy material, which boasts high strength (up to 2000 MPa), good toughness, low cost, and reduced carbon emissions, making it suitable for large-scale production in the wheel industry [2][3]. Group 2: Strategic Upgrades - The company is shifting from a "single product supplier" to a "new materials technology platform," aligning with national policies promoting high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing [3]. - Significant investments in R&D have led to continuous upgrades of the Avatar material formula and expansion into other metal materials, composite materials, and modified plastics [3]. Group 3: Automotive Parts Development - The company has established a differentiated advantage in the automotive wheel industry with its proprietary "Avatar low-carbon wheel," entering a high-quality growth cycle through strong R&D investment and market expansion [3][4]. - New product iterations include the "Gemini" and "Cybertron" series, targeting a wide range of passenger vehicles from economy to mid-to-high-end models [4]. - Rapid capacity expansion is underway with new production lines established in multiple domestic locations (Hangzhou, Hefei, Nanning) and overseas (Thailand), ensuring robust performance growth [4]. Group 4: Market Expansion - The company is strategically entering the robotics industry, where lightweight, strong, and durable materials are essential, leveraging its expertise in the Avatar niobium micro-alloy material [4]. - The electric two-wheeler market is also a focus, with the upcoming implementation of national safety standards driving demand for lightweight and high-strength components, positioning the company to capture significant market opportunities [4]. Group 5: Q&A Insights - The management team has proven capacity in expanding production, with no bottlenecks anticipated in future capacity increases due to established operational models [5]. - The "Cybertron" series offers aesthetic and performance advantages, while the "Gemini" series focuses on appealing design and noise reduction, targeting the mid-to-high-end market [5][6]. - The Avatar niobium micro-alloy material is cost-effective compared to titanium, magnesium, and aluminum alloys, with strength significantly exceeding that of mainstream metals, enhancing product competitiveness [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company is transitioning from a wheel manufacturer to a diversified new materials technology platform, focusing on high-performance, low-cost products like the Avatar low-carbon wheels [1] Group 1: Business Transformation - The company is evolving from a "single product supplier" to a "new materials technology platform" through strategic transformation [1] - The integration of new materials with the core wheel manufacturing business is aimed at enhancing product performance and reducing costs [1] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - The company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ninebot Technology Co., Ltd. to expand into the two-wheeler wheel and frame market [1] - Collaborations have been established with companies like Zhiyuan Robotics, Luming Robotics, and Zhishen Technology to promote the application of new materials [1] Group 3: Market Expansion - The company is entering the emerging electric two-wheeler market, leveraging existing technological advantages for rapid market entry [1] - The establishment of Hangzhou Jingu Embodied Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. aims to attract professional talent and drive the implementation of new materials like Avatar niobium micro-alloys [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning from a single product supplier focused on wheel manufacturing to a comprehensive solution provider centered on new material technology, specifically the Avatar niobium micro-alloy [3][4]. - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at 42.78 billion, 61.08 billion, and 88.82 billion yuan, with net profits of 0.64 billion, 3.31 billion, and 10.03 billion yuan respectively. The corresponding EPS for these years is projected to be 0.06, 0.33, and 1.01 yuan, leading to PE ratios of 131.8, 25.4, and 8.4 times [3][4]. Summary by Sections 1. Transition from Wheel Manufacturer to New Material Technology Platform - The company has been in the wheel industry for nearly 30 years and is evolving into a new material technology solution provider [12]. - Its main business covers passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with a focus on the Avatar low-carbon wheel and steel wheels [17]. - The company has a relatively dispersed shareholding structure, with stable control by its major shareholders and involvement from state-owned enterprises [22]. 2. Self-developed Avatar Niobium Micro-alloy - The company has developed a revolutionary new material, the Avatar niobium micro-alloy, which addresses pain points in the automotive wheel industry [4][35]. - This new material allows for the production of high-performance, low-cost wheels, facilitating the company's strategic upgrade [4][35]. 3. Expansion of Avatar Product Capacity and New Applications - The demand for Avatar products is increasing, with the company expanding its production capacity to meet new orders from major clients [46]. - The company is also entering the electric two-wheeler market in collaboration with Ninebot, leveraging its existing technology to tap into this emerging market [61]. - In the robotics sector, the company is exploring new application scenarios for the niobium micro-alloy, establishing partnerships with various robotics firms [4][46]. 4. Financial Forecast and Investment Recommendations - The company is expected to see significant revenue and profit growth starting in 2025, following a period of investment in R&D and capacity expansion [24]. - The financial metrics indicate a recovery in profitability, with gross and net profit margins expected to improve as the Avatar product line gains traction [29][32].

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Jingu Co., Ltd. has received a notification from a leading electric vehicle manufacturer to develop its Avatar low-carbon wheels, marking the company's growing competitiveness in the lightweight components sector for electric vehicles [1][2]. Group 1: Product Development and Recognition - The product involved in this notification is the core lightweight product, Avatar low-carbon wheels, with mass production expected by June 2026 [2]. - This is not the first collaboration between Jingu Co. and the client, as the company has secured multiple project approvals from this leading electric vehicle manufacturer [2]. - The continuous acquisition of multiple project approvals from the same client reflects the high recognition and ongoing acceptance of the Avatar low-carbon wheels, indicating a steady increase in market demand for this product [2][4]. Group 2: Technological Advancements and Market Position - Jingu Co. has established a strong technological barrier through nearly ten years of research and development, leading to the launch of the Avatar low-carbon wheels at the end of 2020 [3]. - The product features multiple advantages, including innovative design, lightweight, high strength, precision, strong deformation resistance, good balance, high safety, and cost-effectiveness, which meet the demands for lightweight and high-performance components in electric vehicles [3]. - The company plans to continue upgrading materials, equipment, and technology to promote the comprehensive replacement of traditional wheels with Avatar low-carbon wheels [3]. Group 3: Financial Impact and Growth Potential - The announcement clarifies that the project will not impact the company's revenue and profit levels for the current year, as mass production is not expected until June 2026 [4]. - However, securing continuous orders from leading clients not only reflects the growing market demand for Avatar low-carbon wheels but also solidifies the company's position in the supply chain of electric vehicle components, laying a foundation for future revenue growth [4]. - The company emphasizes its commitment to research and customer needs, showcasing its growth potential and core value, with the market space for Avatar low-carbon wheels expected to expand as the electric vehicle industry continues to grow and the trend towards lightweight components deepens [4].