Summary of Nexchip (688249.SS) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Nexchip - **Ticker**: 688249.SS - **Industry**: Semiconductor, focusing on CIS, PMIC, Logic IC, and MCUs Key Financial Highlights - **3Q25 Revenue**: Rmb2.9 billion, representing a 23% year-over-year (YoY) increase and an 11% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase, exceeding Goldman Sachs estimates by 9% [1][4] - **Gross Margin**: Improved to 26.1%, higher than Goldman Sachs estimate of 25.5% and last quarter's 24.3% [1][4] - **Operating Profit**: Rmb246 million, up 15% YoY and 49% QoQ, 12% above Goldman Sachs estimates [1][4] - **Net Income**: Rmb218 million, a significant increase of 137% YoY and 11% QoQ, although 11% below Goldman Sachs estimates due to unexpected non-operating losses [1][4] Product Diversification and Technology Migration - **Product Range**: Nexchip is diversifying its product offerings from DDIC to include CIS, PMIC, Logic ICs, and MCUs [1] - **Technology Nodes**: The company is migrating towards advanced technology nodes, including 40nm, 28nm, and 22nm, with trial production of 28nm logic ICs starting [1][4] - **Revenue Contribution**: Expected decline in traditional DDIC revenue contribution from 59% in 2025E to 53% in 2026E and 47% in 2027E, indicating a shift towards diversified revenue streams [1][4] Earnings Revisions - **Net Income Revisions**: 2025E net income revised down by 3% due to larger-than-expected non-operating losses, while 2026E and 2027E net income estimates increased by 1% each [6][7] - **Revenue Revisions**: 2025E-27E revenues increased by 3%, 1%, and 1% respectively, reflecting a more positive outlook on capacity ramp-up [6][7] Valuation and Price Target - **Target Price**: Increased by 14.6% to Rmb41.7, based on a target P/E of 62.0x for 2026E, which is at the high end of Nexchip's historical trading range [1][7] - **Current Valuation**: The stock is trading at a 54x 2026E P/E, with a fair valuation considering the average trading P/E of 31x since August 2023 [1][7] Risks and Considerations - **Key Risks**: Include slower or faster-than-expected capacity expansion, demand fluctuations in DDIC and CIS, R&D pace, and competitive intensity [15] Conclusion - **Rating**: Neutral, with a fair valuation and moderate upside potential to the target price [1][7]

Core Viewpoint - Hefei Jinghe Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CICC as the exclusive sponsor, while currently being listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board [1] Group 1: Company Overview - The company is a global leader in 12-inch pure wafer foundry services, focusing on advanced process research and application, providing wafer foundry services across process nodes from 150nm to 40nm, and steadily advancing the 28nm platform [4][5] - The company has established mass production capabilities for technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and has a diverse process platform covering DDIC, CIS, PMIC, Logic IC, and MCU, which supports its leading position in key market segments [5][6] Group 2: Market Position and Growth - According to Frost & Sullivan, from 2020 to 2024, the company has the fastest capacity and revenue growth among the top ten global wafer foundry companies, and by 2024, it is projected to be the ninth largest globally and the third largest in mainland China by revenue [4] - The company is expected to be the largest DDIC wafer foundry globally and the fifth largest CIS wafer foundry globally by 2024, as well as the third largest CIS wafer foundry in mainland China [5] Group 3: Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the years ending December 31 for 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as for the six months ending June 30, 2024, and 2025, were RMB 10.026 billion, RMB 7.183 billion, RMB 9.120 billion, RMB 4.331 billion, and RMB 5.130 billion respectively [6] - The company's attributable profit for the same periods were RMB 3.045 billion, RMB 119 million, RMB 482 million, RMB 195 million, and RMB 232 million respectively [6][7] Group 4: R&D and Future Plans - The company has a high-quality R&D team with 1,924 members, accounting for 35% of total employees, with 64.8% holding a master's degree or higher, reflecting its academic depth and professional strength [6] - The funds from the upcoming financing will be used for R&D and optimization of a new generation 22nm technology platform, AI-based intelligent R&D and production planning, establishing a R&D and sales center in Hong Kong, and general corporate purposes [9]

Core Viewpoint - Hefei Jinghe Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. (Jinghe Integrated) has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) as its sole sponsor [1][4]. Company Overview - Jinghe Integrated is a leading global 12-inch pure wafer foundry established in 2015, focusing on advanced process research and application, providing wafer foundry services across a range of process nodes from 150nm to 40nm, and steadily advancing its 28nm platform [4][7]. - According to Frost & Sullivan, Jinghe Integrated has the fastest capacity and revenue growth among the top ten global wafer foundry companies from 2020 to 2024, projected to be the ninth largest globally and the third largest in mainland China by revenue in 2024 [4]. Technological Capabilities - The company has established mass production capabilities for technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and possesses technical capabilities across various process platforms, including DDIC, CIS, PMIC, Logic IC, and MCU, supporting its leading position in key market segments [7]. - Jinghe Integrated strategically positions itself at the core of the semiconductor value chain, providing specialized platforms for transforming chip designs into low-power, high-performance foundry chips, with applications in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, smart home, industrial control, AI, and IoT [7]. Research and Development - The company has built strong R&D capabilities in mainstream technology nodes from 150nm to 40nm and has made significant progress in developing the 28nm logic chip platform, supported by continuous R&D investment and technological advancements [7]. - As of June 30, 2025, Jinghe Integrated holds 1,177 patents, including 911 invention patents, and has 175 patent applications, with 91 invention patent applications in China and other jurisdictions [7]. Financial Performance - Jinghe Integrated has demonstrated relatively stable performance throughout the industry cycle, with total revenues of RMB 10,025.5 million, RMB 7,182.7 million, RMB 9,119.6 million, RMB 4,331.1 million, and RMB 5,129.8 million for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the six months ending June 30 for 2024 and 2025, respectively [8]. - The gross profit margins for the same periods were 43.1%, 20.3%, 25.2%, 24.1%, and 24.6%, while net profits were RMB 3,156.2 million, RMB 119.2 million, RMB 482.2 million, RMB 194.8 million, and RMB 232.0 million, with net profit margins of 31.5%, 1.7%, 5.3%, 4.5%, and 4.5% [8].

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Core Viewpoint - Wentech Technology reported a significant increase in revenue but a drastic decline in net profit due to being placed on the entity list, impacting its product integration business [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, Wentech achieved revenue of 73.598 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.23%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -2.833 billion yuan, a decline of 339.83% [1] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a recovery with a net profit of 261 million yuan, up 82.29% year-on-year, driven by strategic adjustments in the product integration business [1] Semiconductor Business - The semiconductor business saw significant growth, with 2024 revenue of 14.715 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.297 billion yuan, achieving a gross margin of 37.47% [1] - In Q1 2025, semiconductor revenue reached 3.711 billion yuan, an 8.40% increase year-on-year, with a net profit of 578 million yuan, reflecting a 65.14% year-on-year growth in operating net profit [1] Regional Performance - The semiconductor business performed well in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China, with Q1 2025 revenue growth of approximately 24% [2] - The company gained market share among leading customers in the electric vehicle and server sectors [2] Product Development - Wentech is focusing on innovation in low to high voltage and power to analog products, expanding its offerings in medium and low voltage MOS and protection devices [2] - The revenue share of analog and logic IC products was 16.02% in 2024, with a 20% year-on-year increase in Q1 2025 [2] Industry Trends - The demand for power semiconductors is expected to grow in sectors like electric vehicles, AI servers, and robotics, indicating a positive growth trend for the semiconductor business in the coming years [3] - Wentech has initiated share buybacks, completing a 200 million yuan buyback in March and planning an additional 200 to 400 million yuan buyback in April 2025 [3]