Core Viewpoint - Yunlu Co., Ltd. faces a leadership crisis as Chairman and General Manager Li Xiaoyu has been detained by the Jilin Municipal Supervisory Committee, raising concerns in the market despite the company's efforts to clarify the situation and appoint interim executives [2][3][9]. Company Overview - Yunlu Co., Ltd. was established in December 2015 and went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board in November 2021. The company specializes in the design, research and development, production, and sales of advanced magnetic metal materials, including amorphous alloys and magnetic powders, holding the largest global market share in amorphous alloy strips [4]. Leadership and Shareholding Structure - Li Xiaoyu, the founder and key figure of the company, has been detained. As of May 27, China Aviation Development Asset Management Co., Ltd. is the controlling shareholder with a 28.5% stake, while Li Xiaoyu and Guo Keyun hold 20.82% and 17.42% respectively [7][8]. Response to Detention - Following the detention, Yunlu Co., Ltd. stated that the matter is unrelated to the company, and operations remain normal. The company appointed Vice Chairman Lei Rigan as acting Chairman and Board member and Deputy General Manager Pang Jing as acting General Manager during Li Xiaoyu's absence [9][10]. Market Reaction - Interestingly, on the day of the detention announcement, Yunlu Co., Ltd.'s stock price surged by 9.4%, marking the highest increase in recent months [10]. Governance Issues - There are concerns regarding the governance structure, particularly why Guo Keyun, who is also a Vice Chairman, was not appointed to take over the duties. Guo has been reducing his stake in the company, selling shares worth over 300 million yuan since November 2023 [12][13]. Financial Performance - Yunlu Co., Ltd. has shown steady revenue growth since its IPO, with revenues of 9.36 billion yuan in 2021, 14.47 billion yuan in 2022, 17.72 billion yuan in 2023, and 19 billion yuan in 2024. However, in Q1 2024, the company experienced a decline in revenue by 4.87% to 4.21 billion yuan, while net profit increased by 4.34% to 790 million yuan [15].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights that revenue has slightly decreased due to the impact of the Spring Festival, and it anticipates a trend towards the industrialization of amorphous motors [5] - The company is expected to benefit from the ongoing demand for amorphous materials overseas, with a significant customer base in India and South Korea, and it has become the largest supplier of amorphous alloy strips in the industry with an annual design capacity of 105,000 tons [7] - The demand for nanocrystalline materials and soft magnetic powder cores is expected to grow, driven by the upgrading of magnetic material performance requirements and the resonance with emerging industries such as new energy vehicles [7] Financial Performance and Forecast - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 421 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.9% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 17.8%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 79 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.3% [7] - The report projects the company's net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 to be 410 million, 475 million, and 555 million yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 13.4%, 16.0%, and 16.9% [7][8] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 3.41 yuan in 2025, 3.96 yuan in 2026, and 4.63 yuan in 2027 [6][8] Valuation Metrics - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is projected to be 29, 25, and 21 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [7][9] - The report indicates that the company is expected to maintain a gross margin of approximately 30.7% in 2025, with a net margin of around 19.26% [9]