Ac t i o n | 16 Oct 2025 04:50:23 ET │ 14 pages Han's CNC Technology (301200.SZ) 3Q25E Preview: Record High Quarterly Revenue Expected Driven by AI-Related Demand CITI'S TAKE Han's CNC (HC) will report its 3Q25 results in the evening of 20 October. In contrast of 3Q low season with 20% QoQ revenue decline on average over the past four years (2021-24), we estimate HC's revenue to grow by 2% QoQ to hit record high of Rmb1.45bn in 3Q25E, driven by continuing strong PCB mechanical drilling equipment demand from ...

Summary of Han's CNC Technology (301200.SZ) Conference Call Company Overview - Han's CNC Technology (HC) is a leading PCB equipment supplier in China, specializing in PCB drilling, exposure, testing, formation, and attachment equipment [18][11] - HC holds a 6.6% global market share and an 11.3% market share in China for PCB equipment in 2024 [18][14][17] Core Industry Insights - The global PCB equipment market is expected to resume growth in 2024, driven primarily by AI server and data center demands [2] - The total addressable market (TAM) for AI PCBs is projected to increase by 148% YoY from Rmb14.0 billion in 2024 to Rmb34.7 billion in 2025E, and further to Rmb53.0 billion in 2026E [2][24] - AI-related PCB equipment TAM is expected to reach Rmb23.8 billion in 2026E, which is 3.8 times the market size in 2024 [2] Financial Performance and Projections - HC's earnings are forecasted to grow by 89% and 59% YoY in 2025E and 2026E, respectively, driven by a revenue growth of 50% and 39% YoY [1][24] - The company’s gross profit margin (GPM) is expected to expand as AI PCB products, which require high-end equipment, increase from less than 10% in 2024 to 30%-50% in 2025E and 2026E [1][3][29] - HC's net profit is projected to reach Rmb1,259 million by 2027E, with a diluted EPS of Rmb2.997 [6][10] Key Customer and Market Dynamics - Victory Giant Technology (VGT) is HC's largest customer in the AI sector, contributing approximately 15% of HC's revenue in 1H25 [1][24] - The demand for PCB equipment is expected to surge as more Chinese PCB makers seek certifications from AI server/data center vendors [32] Competitive Landscape - HC has replaced German competitor Schmoll as the main supplier of mechanical drilling equipment to VGT [3] - Other competitors in the PCB equipment market include Mitsubishi Electric, Amada, and various unlisted companies [5][20] Valuation and Investment Outlook - The target price for HC is set at Rmb108, based on a P/E ratio of 50x for 2026E, reflecting a strong earnings CAGR of 73% for 2025-26E [5][37] - The expected total return is 27.1%, with a market cap of Rmb36.4 billion [7][10] Risks and Considerations - Potential risks include weaker-than-expected demand for AI PCB equipment, rising component costs affecting GPM, and increased price competition due to industry supply growth [37] - HC is not significantly exposed to US tariff risks, as its sales are primarily within China and to neighboring countries [37] Additional Insights - Han's Laser, which owns 83.6% of HC, produces non-PCB laser equipment to avoid conflicts of interest, with related party transactions accounting for less than 0.2% of HC's COGS and revenue [4][32] - The early stage of the AI PCB boom may lead to an "equipment demand overshoot" as PCB makers expand capacities before securing firm orders [1][24]