Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with an updated target price of 182.91 CNY [9][18]. Core Insights - The company is experiencing significant revenue growth in H1 2025, driven by the strong performance of its flagship chips and comprehensive growth across all AIoT product lines [2][9]. - The company is one of the leading domestic AIoT chip manufacturers, continuously expanding its product portfolio [9]. - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been revised upwards to 2.73 CNY, 3.67 CNY, and 4.72 CNY respectively, reflecting a strong growth outlook [9]. Financial Summary - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 2,135 million CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%. By 2027, revenue is expected to reach 6,805 million CNY, representing a growth rate of 20.0% [8]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 135 million CNY in 2023, with a significant increase to 1,986 million CNY by 2027, indicating a growth of 28.8% [8]. - The company’s net asset return (ROE) is expected to improve from 4.4% in 2023 to 31.3% in 2027 [8]. Market Performance - The company's stock price has fluctuated between 49.38 CNY and 193.19 CNY over the past 52 weeks, with a current price of 148.30 CNY [3][9]. - The total market capitalization stands at 62,387 million CNY [3]. - The company has shown a 142% absolute increase in stock price over the past 12 months [7].

Core Viewpoint - The recent change in the legal representative of Zhuhai Zero Boundary Integrated Circuit Company, with Dong Mingzhu stepping down and Li Bin taking over, raises questions about Dong's future plans and potential retirement [1]. Company Overview - Zhuhai Zero Boundary Integrated Circuit Company is a core subsidiary of Gree Electric Appliances, focusing on semiconductor research and manufacturing, particularly in air conditioning control chips, power semiconductors (such as IGBT and SiC), and AIoT chips, serving sectors like home appliances, industrial control, and new energy vehicles [4][5]. - As of 2024, the company has shipped over 200 million chips with a defect rate as low as 0.00001, meeting international standards [5]. Investment and Strategy - Gree has invested over 50 billion in chip manufacturing since 2018, despite skepticism regarding the feasibility of entering the semiconductor industry [7]. - Dong Mingzhu believes that the investment in chip manufacturing is essential for both national needs and the company's growth, viewing it as a responsibility of Chinese manufacturing [7][9]. - The long-term goal is to break the cycle of dependency on imported chips, with a target of achieving over 30% self-sufficiency in home appliance chips, which would allow Gree to gain pricing power in the industry [11][12]. Financial Implications - Gree's annual sales of 65 million air conditioners, along with a chip gross margin of 45%, indicate significant cost savings and potential for export if the company achieves chip self-sufficiency [11].