Summary of IDC Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The IDC industry has experienced a two-quarter stagnation, but optimistic capital expenditure plans from major companies in Q4 indicate that the bidding volume for 2026 is expected to reach a new high, with large-scale orders of 100 MW being realized, signaling a shift from expectations to actual performance [1][2]. Key Insights - The acceptance of domestic cards in the ITC industry continues to rise, as evidenced by Century Internet's 50 MW project utilizing domestic cards, indicating an increase in penetration and a decrease in correlation with overseas cards [1][3]. - The approval authority for IDC projects has been centralized to the National Development and Reform Commission, leading to a slowdown in new supply, which is beneficial for optimizing the current oversupply situation in the market, positively impacting the ITC industry [1][5]. - Valuations of major A-share IDC companies are currently low, with AoFei and Runze at 14x and 17x respectively, below the historical normal demand phase valuation range of 10-20x, suggesting a good opportunity for investment in the ITC sector [1][6]. Market Demand - The demand side for the ITC market is expected to exceed forecasts in 2024, with bidding volumes reaching between 2 to 2.5 GW. However, the IDC bidding stagnated for over two quarters due to the H20 ban in Q2, resulting in smaller project sizes predominantly focused on cloud computing [2]. Supply Dynamics - A new policy implemented at the end of March has centralized the approval process for IDC projects, resulting in a very low approval rate for the first batch of projects, which is less than single digits. This reduction in new supply is expected to positively impact the ITC industry [5]. Investment Attractiveness - Current valuations of A-share companies in the IDC sector are considered attractive, with the potential for significant returns as the market adjusts. The recent REITs issued by Wangguo and Runze have seen their market valuations rise to 20x and 24x respectively, indicating a re-evaluation of IDC asset values [1][6]. Future Prospects - The ITC sector is anticipated to benefit from the catalytic effect of domestic supply chains, particularly with ByteDance's recent AI hardware applications expected to drive demand for underlying computing power. Given the current low valuation and improving fundamentals, the sector is viewed as having substantial growth potential, with expected stock price returns of 30%-40% [3][7].