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21 November 2025 Equity Research Report China Cybersecurity Equities Limited downside to demand; cost control drives earnings recovery Demand pressure persists; earnings recovery due to cost control measures. DBAPP's and QAX's 3Q25 revenue grew 6% and 18% y-o-y, respectively, backed by demand recovery from certain downstream industries (telecom, defense) and growth in new security subsectors. Both companies' recurring net loss narrowed, due to the implementation of expense control measures. Venustech's reve ...

Market Overview - Concerns exist regarding large-cap stocks and the upcoming Fed meeting and potential government shutdown [1] - Positive sentiment is noted for small-cap stocks, with the Russell index up approximately 20% over the past six months [2] Earnings Growth - Small and mid-cap stocks are expected to see significant earnings growth, with projections indicating EPS growth for the S&P 600 nearing that of the S&P 500 for the fourth quarter [5] - Future projections suggest that earnings growth for small caps could be twice that of large caps in 2026 [6][9] Investment Strategy - Emphasis on reallocating investments towards small caps, which are seen as undervalued and with strong growth potential [7] - Large caps are viewed as having slower profit growth due to high capital expenditures, while small caps are expected to continue their upward trajectory [8] Specific Stock Insights - Cloudflare is highlighted as a strong small-cap stock with good cash flow and significant growth potential in AI security [10] - The focus is on undervalued stocks in defensive sectors such as healthcare and energy, which are expected to perform well in the coming year [12][13] Economic Factors - The potential impact of a government shutdown is considered manageable if it lasts only a short duration, with historical recovery patterns suggesting minimal long-term effects [14] - Mixed economic signals are present, with sticky inflation and strong profit growth, indicating a complex environment for investment decisions [16][17]