Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [7]. Core Views - The company is positioned as a core supplier of global visual equipment, focusing on machine vision technology and artificial intelligence to drive industrial transformation. It has established itself in various sectors including consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, PCB, and semiconductors. The Chinese machine vision market is projected to reach 39.54 billion yuan by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2% from 2025 to 2027 [14][22]. Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue is forecasted to be 1.609 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of -2.4%. For 2025, revenue is expected to increase to 1.788 billion yuan, reflecting a growth rate of 11.1%. By 2027, revenue is projected to reach 2.499 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 14.1% [2]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to be 125 million yuan in 2024, with a significant decline of 42.1%. However, it is projected to recover to 153 million yuan in 2025, growing by 22.3%, and further increase to 254 million yuan by 2027, with a growth rate of 23.1% [2]. - Earnings per share (EPS) are forecasted to be 0.65 yuan in 2024, -0.07 yuan in 2025, and expected to rise to 1.31 yuan by 2027 [2]. Business Segments Overview - The company has diversified its business into several segments: 1. **Visual Measurement Equipment**: Expected revenue growth of 10%, 20%, and 15% from 2025 to 2027, driven by stable contributions from consumer electronics and battery sectors [8]. 2. **Visual Inspection Equipment**: Anticipated revenue decline of 10% in 2025, followed by recovery with growth rates of 20% and 15% in subsequent years, as new products are launched [8]. 3. **Visual Process Equipment**: Revenue growth is expected to be robust at 30%, 20%, and 10% from 2025 to 2027, particularly in the PCB sector [8]. 4. **Intelligent Driving Solutions**: This segment is projected to see significant growth, with revenue increases of 50% for both 2025 and 2026, and 20% in 2027, fueled by high demand in autonomous vehicles and logistics [8]. Market Position and Strategic Partnerships - The company has become a partner of NVIDIA's Jetson Thor platform, which is expected to enhance the value of its humanoid robot controllers significantly. The partnership is anticipated to lead to increased orders in humanoid robotics and improvements in product performance [7][54]. - The company has established a strong foothold in the intelligent driving sector, collaborating with major players in the industry and developing a comprehensive product line that includes domain controllers and AI edge computing platforms [31][34]. Valuation Metrics - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 75, 56, and 45 for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively. This is below the average PE ratios of comparable companies, which are 96, 68, and 51 for the same periods [7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The company achieved record high revenue and profit in Q2 2025, driven by increased global AI computing demand and an upgrade in high-layer PCB and high-end HDI industries [6] - The company's revenue for H1 2025 reached 654 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 45.59%, with a gross margin of 42.07% [6] - The forecast for revenue from 2025 to 2027 is projected to be 1.5 billion, 2.2 billion, and 2.7 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of 300 million, 520 million, and 710 million yuan [6] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of 412 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 63.93% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 70.11% [6] - The gross margin for Q2 2025 was 42.55%, up 2.23 percentage points year-on-year and 1.30 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [6] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for Q2 2025 was 90 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 47.97% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 73.84% [6] Business Expansion - The company has been operating at full capacity since March 2025, with monthly shipments exceeding 100 units, indicating strong demand in the PCB sector [7] - The second-phase production facility is expected to significantly enhance the delivery capacity of high-end direct imaging equipment, catering to AI servers and smart driving sectors [7] - The semiconductor business is benefiting from the acceleration of domestic production trends, with successful orders for WLP 2000 wafer-level direct imaging equipment [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights the opportunity for domestic substitution in laser drilling technology for PCBs, driven by advancements in AI and the increasing complexity of PCB manufacturing [1][11]. - The global PCB laser drilling equipment market is projected to grow, with Asia dominating the market share due to strong manufacturing capabilities in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea [48][49]. Summary by Sections Section 1: PCB Expansion and Technology Iteration - The production process of different types of PCBs involves various key equipment, including drilling, exposure, plating, and lamination [8]. - The global scale distribution of PCB production equipment in 2024 is detailed, with significant investments in drilling and exposure equipment [9]. Section 2: Laser Drilling Technology - Laser drilling technology is categorized into CO2, UV, and ultrafast lasers, each with specific applications in PCB manufacturing [20][21]. - The penetration rate of laser drilling technology is expected to increase due to the rising demand for high precision and smaller hole sizes in PCBs [19][39]. - The report discusses the advantages of ultrafast laser drilling, including minimal thermal impact and high-quality hole production, which is crucial for high-frequency signal transmission [43]. Section 3: Market Dynamics - The global PCB laser drilling equipment market size was approximately $917 million in 2023, with CO2 laser drilling machines holding over 70% market share [48]. - The report emphasizes the leading position of international manufacturers in the laser drilling equipment market, while also highlighting the potential for domestic manufacturers to accelerate their market presence [51][52]. Section 4: Domestic Manufacturer Developments - Domestic companies like Dazhu CNC are expanding their product lines to cover various laser drilling technologies, indicating a shift towards local production capabilities [52][54]. - The report outlines the advancements and product offerings of several domestic manufacturers, showcasing their efforts to meet the growing demands of the PCB industry [53].