Group 1: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing - Yiyi Dairy has improved its operational management through smart upgrades and digital transformation, achieving a 27% increase in automation rate, a 4% improvement in product quality, and a 25% reduction in labor [1] - The Anhui province is accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing, with the upcoming 2025 World Manufacturing Conference serving as a platform to showcase achievements in smart factory construction and industrial internet applications [1] - The industrial internet is identified as a crucial area for digital transformation, with the Liangyang Industrial Internet platform demonstrating significant performance in the competitive landscape [2][4] Group 2: Industrial Internet Platforms - The Liangyang Industrial Internet platform supports companies like Aotegia Technology in enhancing production efficiency and product quality through precise data support [4] - Anhui has cultivated 92 provincial-level industrial internet platforms, connecting over 11 million devices and serving more than 500,000 enterprises, ranking sixth nationally in industrial internet platform development [6] Group 3: 5G Factory Initiatives - Anhui's 5G factory initiatives have become a significant marker of digital transformation, with 80 enterprises recognized in the national 5G factory directory, ranking fifth in the country [11] - The integration of 5G and industrial internet has led to substantial improvements in operational efficiency and cost reductions for companies like Zhong'an United Coal Chemical and Tianneng Battery [11] Group 4: Talent Development and Support Systems - Anhui plans to cultivate over 300,000 digital economy professionals by 2027, with a focus on training in ten key industries [13] - The province has established a digital transformation expert committee and organized numerous training and consulting activities to support enterprises [13] Group 5: Future Outlook - The Anhui provincial government aims to further enhance the policy framework and service systems for manufacturing digital transformation, with a focus on AI empowerment and high-quality economic development [14][15] - The upcoming World Manufacturing Conference is expected to highlight Anhui's digital transformation achievements and promote the province's manufacturing sector towards high-end, intelligent, and green development [15]

Industry Overview - The overall forklift sales in July 2025 reached 118,600 units, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.4% [1][2] - Domestic sales accounted for 69,700 units, with a growth of 14.3%, while overseas sales were 48,900 units, growing by 14.5% [1][2] - Cumulative forklift sales from January to July 2025 totaled 857,900 units, up 12% year-on-year, with domestic sales at 546,100 units (10.4% growth) and export sales at 311,900 units (15.1% growth) [1][2] Market Dynamics - Both domestic and overseas sales achieved double-digit growth in July 2025, indicating a robust growth trend [2] - The growth is attributed to improved competitiveness of domestic forklift companies in overseas markets and increasing global demand for forklifts, alongside a gradual recovery in domestic demand [2] - The manufacturing PMI new order index reached 49.40% in July 2025, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase, indicating improved manufacturing sentiment [2] Company Performance Anhui Heli - In the first half of 2025, Anhui Heli reported revenue of 9.39 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.18%, and a net profit of 796 million yuan, down 4.60% [3] - The company sold 204,200 units, a growth of 17.23%, capturing 27.62% of the industry market share [3] - Electric vehicle sales increased by 28%, accounting for 68% of total sales, contributing to an overall improvement in gross margin [3] - Overseas revenue reached 4.016 billion yuan, up 15.20%, with exports of 73,600 units, a growth of 23.08% [3] Hangcha Group - Hangcha Group achieved revenue of 9.302 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, an increase of 8.74%, and a net profit of 1.121 billion yuan, up 11.38% [4][5] - The company sold nearly 60,000 units in overseas markets, marking a historical high with a growth rate exceeding 25% [5] - The company is expanding its global network and has initiated the construction of a production base in Thailand, expected to be completed in Q4 2025 [5] - The smart logistics business experienced explosive growth, with significant increases in revenue and new orders [5] Investment Insights - The forklift industry has a wide range of applications and is less cyclical, closely linked to the manufacturing sector's performance [6] - The recovery in manufacturing and growth in logistics volume are expected to positively impact domestic forklift demand [6] - Domestic companies are accelerating their globalization efforts, establishing local production and service systems overseas, enhancing market penetration [6] - Leading domestic forklift manufacturers are actively investing in smart logistics and robotics, reshaping the competitive landscape of the logistics industry [6]

Industry Overview - Forklift demand is positively influenced by the recovery of the manufacturing sector and the growth of warehousing logistics [1][2] - The overall forklift sales in July 2025 reached 118,600 units, a year-on-year increase of 14.4%, with domestic sales at 69,700 units and overseas sales at 48,900 units [1][2] - The manufacturing PMI new order index in July 2025 was 49.40%, indicating a slight recovery in manufacturing sentiment compared to the previous year [2] Company Performance: Anhui Heli - Anhui Heli achieved revenue of 9.39 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6.18%, with a net profit of 796 million yuan, down 4.60% [3] - The company's sales volume reached 204,200 units, a year-on-year increase of 17.23%, capturing 27.62% of the industry market share [3] - The proportion of electric products increased to 68%, with electric vehicle sales growing by 28% year-on-year, contributing to an overall improvement in gross profit margin [3] - Overseas revenue reached 4.016 billion yuan, a growth of 15.20%, with exports of 73,600 units, up 23.08% [3] - The company is actively engaging in smart logistics, partnering with Huawei and other firms to enhance its capabilities in this area [3] Company Performance: Hangcha Group - Hangcha Group reported revenue of 9.302 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, an increase of 8.74%, with a net profit of 1.121 billion yuan, up 11.38% [4] - The company achieved record overseas sales of nearly 60,000 units, with a growth rate exceeding 25% [4] - The establishment of over 20 overseas subsidiaries supports the company's strategy of local production, global marketing, and localized service [4] - The smart logistics segment experienced explosive growth, with significant increases in revenue and new orders, and over 7,000 AGVs deployed across various industries [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the company [6][5]. Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 9.302 billion RMB in H1 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.74%, with a net profit of 1.121 billion RMB, up 11.38% year-over-year [1]. - The company is expected to maintain steady growth due to product structure optimization, deepening domestic and international layouts, and expanding AI applications in logistics [1]. - The gross profit margin for H1 2025 was 21.96%, with a slight increase of 0.55 percentage points year-over-year [2]. - The company is actively expanding AI applications in logistics, focusing on intelligent logistics humanoid robots and forming an integrated industrial chain [3]. - The company’s overseas product sales reached nearly 60,000 units in H1 2025, a year-over-year increase of over 25% [4]. - The target price for the company is set at 29.24 RMB, reflecting a valuation of 17 times the expected PE for 2025 [5][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 9.302 billion RMB (yoy +8.74%) and a net profit of 1.121 billion RMB (yoy +11.38%) [1]. - The Q2 2025 revenue was 4.796 billion RMB (yoy +9.43%, qoq +6.42%) with a net profit of 0.685 billion RMB (yoy +9.08%, qoq +57.03%) [1]. - The gross profit margin for H1 2025 was 21.96%, with Q2 2025 gross profit margin at 23.31% [2]. Business Development - The company is focusing on AI applications in logistics, particularly through the development of intelligent logistics humanoid robots [3]. - The establishment of three major business groups aims to enhance the implementation capabilities of intelligent logistics solutions [3]. - The company has expanded its global presence, with over 20 overseas subsidiaries and significant sales growth in international markets [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company’s net profit is projected to be 2.248 billion RMB in 2025, with a CAGR of 11.74% from 2025 to 2027 [5]. - The expected EPS for 2025 is 1.72 RMB, with a target price of 29.24 RMB based on a 17x PE valuation [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the steady improvement in profitability of Hangcha Group, with a positive outlook on its overseas business growth potential, leading to an "Accumulate" rating for the company [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 16.486 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.15% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.022 billion yuan, up 17.86% year-on-year, while the net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 1.989 billion yuan, also up 17.82% year-on-year [1] - For Q1 2025, the operating revenue reached 4.506 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.02%, with a net profit of 436 million yuan, up 15.18% year-on-year [1] Profitability Metrics - The company achieved a historical best sales net profit margin of 13.11% in 2024, an increase of 1.84 percentage points year-on-year - The gross profit margin was 23.55%, up 2.77 percentage points year-on-year, with domestic and international gross profit margins at 18.74% and 30.72%, respectively [1] Market Position - The forklift industry saw a total sales volume of 1.2855 million units in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.52% - Hangcha Group sold approximately 280,000 units, a growth of 14.06% year-on-year, capturing about 22% of the market share [1] R&D and Product Development - In 2024, the company invested 774 million yuan in R&D, representing 4.7% of its revenue, and plans to develop humanoid intelligent logistics robots - The company launched new energy products, including high-pressure lithium battery forklifts and hydrogen fuel cell forklifts, with over 63% of its sales coming from new energy products [2] International Expansion - The company achieved a record overseas sales volume of over 100,000 units in 2024, generating foreign revenue of 6.846 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.75%, contributing 41.53% to total revenue - New overseas companies were established in the US, Europe, Indonesia, and Japan, with a manufacturing base in Thailand [2] Strategic Development - The company formed three major business groups focusing on intelligent logistics, high machines, and lithium batteries, with a contract amount exceeding 1 billion yuan for the first time in 2024 - The company plans to distribute a total cash dividend of 655 million yuan, representing 32.39% of the net profit attributable to shareholders, with a corresponding dividend yield of approximately 2.5% [3] Investment Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from the accelerating trends of high-end, digital, green, and international development in the forklift industry - EPS forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.74, 1.94, and 2.14 yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 11.1, 10.0, and 9.1 [4]