Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Lingyi, with a 12-month price target of Rmb11.40, indicating an upside potential of 28.1% from the current price of Rmb8.90 [18][13]. Core Insights - Lingyi's revenues are expected to grow by 23% year-over-year in 2Q25, reaching Rmb11.5 billion, driven by new project contributions and improved seasonality in the second half of 2025 [1][3]. - The gross margin (GM) is projected to improve to 15.7% in 2Q25, up from 15.2% in 1Q25, although still below the 2022/2023 levels of 20.7% and 19.9% respectively [1][3]. - Lingyi's diversification into foldable phones, servers, and AI/AR glasses components is expected to increase revenue contributions to 14% and 18% in 2025 and 2026 respectively [1][2]. Revenue and Earnings Estimates - Revenue estimates for 2025 remain unchanged at Rmb54.5 billion, with net income expected to grow by 43% year-over-year [3][9]. - Earnings revisions indicate a decrease in net income estimates by 11% for 2025, primarily due to lower GM from the automotive and server segments [3][7]. - The report anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% in revenues from 2025 to 2027 [3][9]. Financial Metrics - The report projects gross margins to expand from 15.8% in 2024 to 16.6% and 18.2% in 2025 and 2026 respectively [3][11]. - Operating profit margins (OPM) are expected to improve from 6.0% in 2025 to 8.1% in 2027 [3][11]. - The net margin is forecasted to increase to 4.6% and 5.7% in 2025 and 2026 respectively [3][11]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Lingyi is expanding its business in foldable phones, servers, robotics, and AI/AR glasses components to reduce concentration risk and capture a larger market share [2][3]. - The company has established partnerships to provide comprehensive manufacturing solutions, which are expected to lower the bill of materials (BOM) costs for clients [2][3]. Valuation - The target price of Rmb11.4 is based on a target P/E multiple of 21.2x 2026E EPS, reflecting a positive correlation between P/E and EPS growth among peers [11][17]. - Lingyi is currently trading at a P/E of 17x for 2026E, which is considered attractive [13][17].