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受益于AI带动的行业需求增长，今年前三季度，澜起科技营收40.58亿元，同比增长57.83%；归母净利 润16.32亿元，同比增长66.89%；扣非归母净利润14.67亿元，同比增长67.93%。盈利能力同步提升，前 三季度毛利率达61.46%，较上年同期提高3.34个百分点。 东吴证券研报显示，澜起科技业务由互连类芯片与津逮服务器平台两大产品线构成，其中互连类芯片是 核心增长引擎，涵盖内存接口及配套芯片、高性能运力芯片等，是全球少数可提供DDR5内存接口及模 组配套芯片全套解决方案的厂商，客户覆盖三星电子、海力士、美光科技等国际龙头；津逮服务器平台 业务提供CPU、数据保护芯片等产品，核心聚焦信息安全，为云计算数据中心等提供运算支撑，生态圈 亦在逐步完善。两项核心业务增长前景广阔，但仍需警惕存储芯片价格波动风险、存货跌价风险、国际 贸易摩擦升级等潜在风险。 北京商报记者就相关问题尝试咨询澜起科技方面，但截至发稿未有回复。 岁末年初，半导体赛道赴港热潮再度升温，A+H两地上市布局成为行业共识，豪威集团、兆易创新、 紫光股份等龙头企业于12月密集递表港交所或公告通过聆讯。 产业与资本的同向浪潮里，全球内存互连芯 ...

岁末年初，半导体赛道赴港热潮再度升温——A+H两地上市布局成为行业共识，豪威集团、兆易创 新、紫光股份等龙头企业于12月密集递表港交所或公告通过聆讯。 产业与资本的同向浪潮里，全球内存互连芯片领域的头部企业澜起科技也加快了脚步，12月成为公司赴 港进程落地的关键节点：9日，公司拿到证监会境外上市备案，16日完成港交所上市聆讯审阅，26日还 将召开临时股东会推进配套事宜，一步步朝着双资本平台目标推进。 北京商报记者就相关问题尝试咨询澜起科技方面，截至发稿未有回复。 北京社科院副研究员王鹏在接受北京商报记者采访时表示，港股市场的流动性与国际化定价机制，有助 于吸引多元资本。对半导体企业而言，借助香港平台对接全球资本与产业链资源、构建多元融资渠道， 可以更好地应对半导体行业的周期波动。 北京商报记者 陶凤 王天逸 新一轮集中赴港动作，恰逢AI产业驱动存储行业需求旺盛的高景气周期。市场研究机构Gartner预测， 2025年全球生成式人工智能支出将达到6440亿美元，较2024年增长76.4%；存储板块年内更是堪称"理财 级产品"：存储模组大厂金士顿此前公布数据称，2025年一季度至今，NAND Flash价格累计飙 ...

Core Viewpoint - The significant growth in the company's performance in the first half of 2025 is primarily driven by the booming demand in the AI industry and the increased sales of DDR5 memory interface and module supporting chips [1] Group 1: Performance Drivers - The company benefits from the AI industry trend, leading to a substantial increase in the shipment volume of DDR5 memory interface and module supporting chips, with a notable rise in the sales revenue from second and third generation RCD chips [1] - The sales revenue from three high-performance transport chips (PCIe Retimer, MRCD/MDB, and CKD) reached 294 million yuan, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The overall gross margin of the company improved to 60.44%, an increase of 2.66 percentage points year-on-year, due to the rising sales revenue share of DDR5 memory interface chips and high-performance transport chips [1]

Summary of Conference Call on China Semiconductors Industry Overview - **Gradual Demand Recovery**: The semiconductor industry in China is experiencing a gradual recovery in demand, driven by ongoing localization efforts and increased interest in AI technology from overseas investors [1][2] - **Key Trends**: - **DRAM**: Anticipated further pricing increases for specialty DRAM in the second half of 2025 due to supply shortages [1] - **NOR Flash**: Opportunities for ASP uplift driven by demand for larger capacity products in PCs, servers, and automotive sectors [1] - **Power Semiconductors**: Mild recovery in industrial and new energy demand, particularly in automotive, although pricing remains competitive [1] - **MCUs**: Solid shipment growth outlook with stable pricing expected [1] - **Localization**: The trend towards localization is expected to significantly boost revenue growth for domestic producers in MCUs, power semiconductors, and analog segments [1] Company Performance in 2Q25 - **Mixed Results**: Seven A-share semiconductor companies reported mixed results for 2Q25, with an average top-line growth of 11% YoY, down from 14% YoY in 1Q25 [2][10] - **Strongest Growth**: Memory interface chip companies, such as Montage, reported a 52% YoY revenue growth in 2Q25 [2] - **Notable Performers**: - **GigaDevice**: Revenue increased by 13% YoY, with a net profit growth of 9% YoY [10] - **Silan**: Achieved 19% YoY revenue growth but saw a decline in net profit [10] - **Goodix**: Revenue up 14% YoY, driven by new product ramp-up [2] - **Maxscend**: Experienced a 13% YoY revenue decline due to weak smartphone shipments [2] Stock Preferences - **Top Picks**: Montage, Horizon Robotics, and GigaDevice are preferred based on growth potential and market dynamics [3][8] - **Montage**: Expected to benefit from DDR5 penetration and emerging product ramp-up [3] - **Horizon Robotics**: Anticipated market share gains in autonomous driving solutions [3] - **GigaDevice**: Growth driven by market share gains in MCUs and NOR flash, along with new product expansions [3] Revenue Outlook and Estimates - **Revised Estimates**: Earnings forecasts for GigaDevice, Silan, and Goodix have been raised due to better-than-expected growth outlooks [4][13] - **GigaDevice**: Projected revenue growth of 50%+ YoY for DRAM business in FY25E [12] - **Horizon Robotics**: Expected to ship 4 million hardware units in FY25E, with a focus on mid-to-high-end products [12] Market Dynamics - **Capex Trends**: Significant increases in capital expenditures are expected, with server capex in China projected to rise 40% YoY in 2025 [31][33] - **Global Semiconductor Sales**: China's semiconductor sales are recovering, with a projected 12% YoY increase in July 2025 [14][29] Additional Insights - **Emerging Applications**: The localization trend is expected to enhance the growth of domestic semiconductor producers, particularly in the automotive and robotics sectors [1][12] - **Competitive Landscape**: Pricing pressures remain a concern due to intense competition in the semiconductor market [12][31] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call regarding the semiconductor industry in China, highlighting performance metrics, market trends, and future outlooks for specific companies and sectors.

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced fluctuations after a strong opening, with technology sectors like computing chips, semiconductors, and humanoid robots leading the gains [1] - The domestic computing industry chain is benefiting from multiple favorable catalysts, including Haiguang Information's announcement to open its CPU interconnect bus protocol (HSL) to industry partners, enhancing system connectivity and promoting standardization [1] - Alibaba has significantly increased its AI investments, with Q2 capital expenditures reaching 38.6 billion yuan, a 57.1% quarter-on-quarter increase, and plans to issue $3.2 billion in zero-coupon convertible bonds to strengthen cloud infrastructure [1] Group 2 - Lianqi Technology achieved record high performance in Q2 2025, with revenue of 1.411 billion yuan, a 52.12% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of 634 million yuan, up 71.40% [2] - The company capitalized on AI industry trends, with significant increases in shipments of DDR5 memory interface chips and high-performance computing chips, leading to a revenue of 2.461 billion yuan in H1 2025, a 61.00% year-on-year growth [2] - The domestic AI industry is expected to accelerate, with DeepSeek leading the collaboration between domestic AI computing and major model software and hardware, indicating new opportunities for growth [3]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The optical communication industry is performing strongly, with many companies exceeding expectations and maintaining low valuation levels, projected to be within 20 times by 2026 [1][4] - New technologies such as CPO, OCS, OOL, silicon photonics, and thin-film filters are expected to drive industry growth [1][4] - The upcoming Shenzhen Optical Expo is anticipated to further stimulate market interest in the optical communication sector [1][4] Company Performance - Broadcom reported a 63% year-over-year increase in AI-related revenue, reaching $5.2 billion, and secured a $10 billion custom AI chip order from its fourth large-scale customer [1][6] - The leading company in the high-speed copper cable (AEC) sector, Crypto, reported Q1 FY26 revenue exceeding $220 million, with a quarter-over-quarter growth of over 30% and a year-over-year net profit increase of over 70% [3][14] Market Trends - North American capital expenditures are significantly increasing, particularly in AI infrastructure, with plans to invest $17 trillion over the next few years [1][7] - AI-related revenue growth is expected to surpass capital expenditure growth, with projections for 2025 indicating total revenue could reach between $100 billion and $200 billion [1][8] Competitive Landscape - The communication industry is characterized by a stable competitive landscape, with leading companies holding significant market shares and high information advantages [10] - Second-tier companies have opportunities for rapid growth by securing new customers or entering new markets, with some lesser-known companies potentially achieving significant progress [10][11] Future Outlook - The outlook for the optical communication market is optimistic, with companies actively expanding production and securing materials to meet explosive demand growth [5][9] - The AEC industry is expected to continue its rapid growth, with new hyper-scale customers anticipated to contribute significantly to revenue [14][16] Emerging Technologies - The application of silicon carbide (SiC) materials in the AI industry is gaining traction, with potential shifts in chip manufacturing processes expected by 2027 [15] - The optical fiber segment within the optical supply chain is particularly noteworthy, with increasing demand in the financial sector and AI applications [12] Conclusion - The overall sentiment in the optical communication and AI sectors is positive, with strong growth prospects driven by technological advancements and increasing capital investments. The upcoming events and market dynamics are likely to create further investment opportunities.

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company's performance in Q2 2025 reached a new high, with revenue of 2.63 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 58%, and a net profit of 1.159 billion yuan, up 95% year-on-year. The interconnect chip product revenue was 2.46 billion yuan, growing 61% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 64%, an increase of 1.91 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The rapid penetration of DDR5 memory modules is expected to exceed 50% in 2024 and 85% in 2025, driving significant growth in the company's revenue and profit due to strong demand from data centers [2] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from the AI trend, with a comprehensive product layout in high-speed interconnects, including PCIe/CXL interconnect chips and Ethernet/optical interconnect chips, which are crucial for data center networking [3][4] Financial Summary - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 5.49 billion yuan, 7.91 billion yuan, and 9.48 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 50.9%, 44.1%, and 19.9%. The net profit is expected to be 2.51 billion yuan, 3.56 billion yuan, and 4.40 billion yuan for the same years, with growth rates of 77.5%, 42.0%, and 23.5% respectively [5][11]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company has significantly increased its operating performance in the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching 2.633 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 58.17%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.159 billion yuan, up 95.41% year-on-year [5][10] - The growth is attributed to strong demand in the AI industry, leading to increased sales of DDR5 memory interface and module supporting chips, as well as high-performance transport chips [9][10] - The company is positioned as a leading global player in interconnect chips, with expectations for stable growth driven by market demand and technological advancements [10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 2.633 billion yuan, a 58.17% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.159 billion yuan, reflecting a 95.41% increase [5][9] - The second quarter of 2025 saw revenue of 1.411 billion yuan, a 52.12% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of 634 million yuan, up 71.40% year-on-year [9][10] Revenue Breakdown - The interconnect chip product line generated revenue of 2.461 billion yuan, a 61.00% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 64.34% [9] - High-performance transport chips contributed 294 million yuan in sales, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year [9] Future Projections - The company forecasts net profits of 2.352 billion yuan for 2025, 3.127 billion yuan for 2026, and 3.664 billion yuan for 2027, with corresponding P/E ratios of 60.5X, 45.5X, and 38.8X [10][12] - Revenue projections for 2025 to 2027 are 5.752 billion yuan, 7.832 billion yuan, and 9.184 billion yuan, respectively [12] Financial Ratios - The gross margin is expected to improve to 59.8% in 2025, with a net margin of 40.9% [12] - Return on equity (ROE) is projected to reach 18.5% in 2025, increasing to 22.2% by 2027 [12] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for 2025 is projected to be 1.849 billion yuan, with a net profit of 2.312 billion yuan [13]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 160.00 CNY [1][8]. Core Insights - The company experienced a significant revenue growth of 50% in Q2 2025, with a net profit increase of over 80%, reflecting strong demand in the memory industry and an increase in production and sales scale [8]. - The company is positioned to benefit from the rapid growth in AI demand, with expectations of a substantial increase in domestic computing power needs over the next three years [8]. - The company's three high-performance chips generated a sales revenue of 290 million CNY in the first half of 2025, marking a significant year-on-year increase [8]. - The overall gross margin improved to 60.44%, up 2.66 percentage points from the previous year, driven by increased sales of DDR5 memory interface chips and high-performance chips [12]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company is projected to achieve a net profit of 451 million CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 205.74% expected in 2024 [11]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to grow from 0.40 CNY in 2023 to 2.27 CNY in 2025, reflecting a significant increase in profitability [11]. - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is expected to decrease from 311.12 in 2023 to 36.27 by 2027, indicating a more attractive valuation as earnings grow [11].