Core Viewpoint - Jing Sheng Mechanical and Electrical announced the successful delivery of its self-developed 12-inch atmospheric silicon epitaxy equipment to leading domestic customers, achieving international advanced levels in key performance indicators such as resistivity, thickness uniformity, epitaxial layer defect density, production efficiency, and process repeatability [1] Group 1: Product Development and Delivery - The company is actively promoting customer validation for new products including the 12-inch dry-in-dry-out edge grinding machine and the 12-inch double-sided thinning machine [1] - The 12-inch silicon reduced pressure epitaxy growth equipment has successfully achieved sales, utilizing a single temperature zone and multi-temperature zone closed-loop control mode, combined with multi-vacuum zone precise pressure control technology to ensure high stability during the epitaxy growth process [1] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The unique flat cavity structure and multi-port diversion system design of the equipment significantly enhance the film thickness uniformity and doping uniformity of the epitaxial layer, meeting the high standards required for advanced processes [1] - The company has successfully developed ultra-fast ultraviolet laser grooving equipment for advanced packaging applications, filling a gap in the domestic high-end ultraviolet laser grooving technology field and achieving domestic substitution [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing a temporary decline in profitability, with a slight decrease in revenue and a significant drop in net profit for the year 2024, while also showcasing advancements in technology and product offerings in the semiconductor and photovoltaic sectors [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 17.577 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 2.26% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.510 billion, down 44.93% year-on-year - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 2.459 billion, a decrease of 43.80% year-on-year - In Q4 2024, the company reported operating revenue of 3.099 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 31.47% and a year-on-year decline of 28.45% - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q4 2024 was -0.450 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 143.13% and a year-on-year decline of 152.13% - In Q1 2025, operating revenue was 3.138 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 30.42% but a year-on-year increase of 1.26% - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2025 was 0.573 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter decline of 46.44% but a year-on-year increase of 227.26% [1][2]. Profitability and Cash Flow - The gross margin and net margin for 2024 were 33.35% and 15.16%, respectively, down 8.30 percentage points and 14.38 percentage points year-on-year - The company made provisions for bad debts amounting to 0.250 billion and recorded inventory impairment provisions totaling 0.960 billion, which were the main reasons for the profit decline - In Q1 2025, contract liabilities were 3.843 billion, a decrease of 31.7% compared to the beginning of the year - The operating net cash flow in Q1 2025 increased by 223.97% year-on-year to 0.395 billion, indicating improved cash recovery from inventory reduction [2]. Technological Advancements - The company is accelerating technological iterations in the equipment and materials sectors, focusing on both photovoltaic and semiconductor markets - In the semiconductor equipment segment, the company has achieved a full industry chain layout for 8-12 inch silicon wafer equipment and successfully developed several advanced machines - In the photovoltaic equipment segment, the company’s products have performed well and entered more customer production lines, with significant orders from leading industry clients - The company is also expanding its customer base for 8-inch SiC substrates and has made breakthroughs in the development of 8-12 inch sapphire substrates for new LED applications [2]. Investment Outlook - The company forecasts net profits attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 to be 2.419 billion, 2.603 billion, and 2.697 billion, respectively - Corresponding price-to-earnings ratios for these years are projected to be 15.4, 14.3, and 13.8 times - The company maintains a "buy" rating based on these projections [3].