Summary of Anji Micro (688019.SS) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Anji Micro (688019.SS) - **Market Cap**: Rmb39.2 billion / $5.6 billion [6] - **Target Price**: Rmb290.00, current price Rmb234.22, indicating an upside of 23.8% [1] Key Industry Insights - **CMP Slurry Market**: The global CMP market is projected to reach $5 billion by 2029, driven by the demand for advanced node manufacturing in edge and cloud AI products [2] - **Wet Chemical and ECP Market**: Anji is expanding into wet chemicals, targeting a market of approximately $1 billion, with a global addressable market of $6 billion [2][33] Core Arguments and Financial Projections - **Revenue Growth**: - 2025E Revenue: Rmb2,534.2 million, up from Rmb2,524 million (0% change) [35] - 2026E Revenue: Rmb3,536.9 million, up from Rmb3,280 million (8% increase) [35] - 2027E Revenue: Rmb4,490 million, up from Rmb4,071 million (10% increase) [35] - **Earnings Growth**: - Net income for 2026E revised up by 11% to Rmb1,206 million [34] - EPS for 2026E revised to Rmb7.21 from Rmb6.48 [35] - **Gross Margin Improvement**: Expected to rise to 59.0% by 2027E, reflecting a product mix upgrade towards higher-margin advanced node products [34][35] Competitive Positioning - **Market Leadership**: Anji Micro is positioned as a local leader in CMP slurry, benefiting from the capacity expansion of logic and memory clients [29] - **Product Portfolio**: The company has a comprehensive product portfolio to meet client demands and is involved in the R&D validation process from early stages [29] Financial Ratios and Valuation - **P/E Ratio**: Target P/E of 29.5x for 2027E, reflecting a positive outlook based on earnings growth [39] - **EBITDA Growth**: Projected to grow from Rmb641.5 million in 2024 to Rmb1,978.7 million by 2027 [6] - **Dividend Payout**: Expected dividend payout ratio remains stable at 10.9% [16] Additional Insights - **Advanced Node Expansion**: The demand for CMP slurry is driven by the increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing processes, requiring more CMP steps for advanced nodes [28] - **Synergies from New Markets**: The expansion into wet chemicals and ECP is expected to enhance revenue contributions, particularly from new production lines [33] Conclusion - **Investment Recommendation**: Upgrade to Buy from Neutral, with a revised target price of Rmb290 based on strong growth prospects in CMP slurry and wet chemical markets, alongside improved financial metrics [1][39]