证券研究报告 嘉元科技 (688388 CH) 产销双旺，持续布局高附加值产品 2025 年 8 月 26 日│中国内地 其他金属非金属新材料及加工 嘉元科技发布半年报，2025 年 H1 实现营收 39.63 亿元（yoy+63.55%）， 归母净利 3675.41 万元（yoy+134.94%），扣非净利 1035.53 万元 （yoy+108.43%）。其中 Q2 实现营收 19.82 亿元（yoy+32.75%， qoq+0.07%），归母净利 1229.77 万元（yoy+121.42%，qoq-49.72%）。 锂电产业链复苏明显，公司对下半年展望乐观，且持续布局高附加值产品， 我们维持增持评级。 产销双旺，对下半年展望乐观 报告期内，公司实现铜箔产量约 4.14 万吨，同比增长 72.46%；铜箔销量 4.07 万吨，同比增长 63.01%；扣非净利 1035.53 万元，实现扭亏为盈。据 半年报，2025 年上半年，铜箔产品加工费已有所回升，需求增长驱动，锂 电池行业复苏迹象明显，处于逐步向好的态势。截止上半年底，公司产能利 用率超 90%，随着三季度订单量的提升，公司的产能利用率相应逐步提升 ...

Company Overview - Guangdong Jiayuan Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the electrolytic copper foil industry, with a production capacity exceeding 110,000 tons per year by the end of 2024 [1] - The company has maintained stable long-term relationships with core customers, with sales to these customers accounting for 67.46%, 69.37%, and 65.81% of total sales from 2022 to 2024 [1][2] - Jiayuan Technology's main products include lithium battery copper foil and standard copper foil, with lithium battery copper foil accounting for over 90% of the revenue from copper foil business [1][13] Financial Performance - In 2024, Jiayuan Technology reported a copper foil production of 67,000 tons and sales of 67,700 tons, with total revenue of 6.522 billion yuan and a net loss of 246 million yuan [1][5] - The company's asset scale reached 13.045 billion yuan, with total debt of 4.786 billion yuan, resulting in an asset-liability ratio of 45.98% [5] - The company has experienced unstable profitability, with significant losses in 2024, although it turned a profit in the first quarter of 2025 [2][5] Industry Context - The electrolytic copper foil industry in China is experiencing overcapacity, leading to fierce competition and declining processing fees, which have resulted in widespread losses among listed companies in 2024 [2][13] - Despite the overcapacity, the demand for lithium battery copper foil is expected to grow due to the rapid development of the downstream market, particularly in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors [13][14] - The industry is characterized by a high concentration of production capacity, with Jiayuan Technology being one of the top players alongside companies like Defu Technology and Nord New Materials [4][13] Research and Development - Jiayuan Technology has maintained a high level of R&D investment, with R&D expenses accounting for over 4% of revenue from 2022 to 2024 [1] - The company has achieved mass production of ultra-thin electrolytic copper foil products, including 5μm and 4.5μm thicknesses, and has developed the core technology for producing 3.5μm ultra-thin copper foil [1][2] Capital Structure - The company has a robust capital structure with accessible financing channels, having raised funds through convertible bonds and private placements in 2021 and 2022 [2] - By the end of 2024, Jiayuan Technology's debt capitalization ratio was 40.45%, indicating a relatively low level of debt compared to its total capital [2][5] Market Trends - The demand for lithium battery copper foil is expected to continue growing, driven by the expansion of the electric vehicle market and energy storage applications [13][14] - The overall market for electrolytic copper foil is anticipated to gradually stabilize as the supply-demand imbalance is addressed in the coming years [13]

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Jiayuan Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the electrolytic copper foil industry, with significant scale advantages and stable customer relationships, but faces challenges due to industry overcapacity and fluctuating profitability [2][3][4]. Advantages - Jiayuan Technology is a top-tier player in the electrolytic copper foil industry, with production capacity exceeding 110,000 tons per year by the end of 2024, and production and sales have been growing, reaching 67,000 tons and 67,700 tons respectively in 2024 [2]. - The company maintains high R&D investment, with a focus on ultra-thin electrolytic copper foil products, achieving mass production of 5μm and 4.5μm products, and mastering the core technology for 3.5μm products [2]. - Jiayuan has established stable long-term relationships with key customers, with sales to major clients accounting for over 65% of total sales from 2022 to 2024 [2]. - The company has a robust capital structure and smooth financing channels, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 45.98% and a total debt capitalization ratio of 40.45% by the end of 2024 [2]. Concerns - The company's profitability has been unstable, with significant losses in 2024 due to declining processing fees for electrolytic copper foil; however, it turned a profit in Q1 2025, albeit at a low level [2][3]. - The electrolytic copper foil industry is experiencing overall overcapacity and intense competition, leading to a decline in processing fees and profitability across the sector [3]. - Jiayuan's diversification efforts into copper wire sales, photovoltaic energy storage, and new materials are still under observation, with only the copper wire business achieving a certain scale by the end of 2024 [3]. - The company's information disclosure and regulatory compliance have room for improvement, as it has faced multiple regulatory measures in recent years [3]. Industry Comparison - Compared to peer companies, Jiayuan Technology has higher product sales and revenue scale, but all companies in the comparison group reported losses in 2024; Jiayuan's debt ratios are lower, indicating stronger short-term solvency [4][6]. - In 2024, Jiayuan's copper foil production and sales reached 67,000 tons and 67,700 tons, ranking second among comparable companies [4]. - The company has a high customer concentration, with over 80% of sales coming from its top five customers in 2024, significantly higher than its peers [4][6]. Business Status - Jiayuan Technology is a significant player in the electrolytic copper foil industry, with a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of various copper foil products, primarily lithium battery copper foil [14]. - The company has seen a recovery in the electrolytic copper foil market in Q1 2025, achieving a revenue of 1.981 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 113% [14][16]. - Jiayuan's copper foil products are primarily used in lithium-ion batteries, with over 90% of its copper foil business revenue coming from lithium battery copper foil from 2022 to 2024 [13][14]. Production Capacity - By the end of 2024, Jiayuan's total copper foil production capacity reached over 110,000 tons, with plans to expand to over 200,000 tons by 2029 [19][20]. - The company has multiple production bases across the country, with a significant portion of sales concentrated in East, South, and Southwest China, accounting for over 90% of copper foil sales in 2024 [18][19]. Customer Base - Jiayuan's largest customer is Ningde Times, accounting for over 60% of its copper foil sales, with total sales to this customer reaching 4.292 billion yuan in 2024 [21].