2025-03-25 03:07Summary of Conference Call on Deep Sea Technology and Related Companies Industry Overview - The deep sea technology sector is highlighted in the 2025 government work report, indicating strong national commitment to its development [2][2] - Deep sea technology is recognized as a crucial component of new productivity, expected to enhance the performance of related companies, particularly in materials, equipment, and engineering services [2][2] Key Companies and Their Prospects 1. Macco Xincai - Leading domestic industrial coatings company, benefiting from rising container shipping prices, with container coatings revenue expected to grow over 200% year-on-year [2][4] - Holds over 40% market share in wind turbine blade coatings and is expanding into marine coatings, indicating potential for significant performance breakthroughs [2][4] 2. Dalian Heavy Industry - A major machinery manufacturing enterprise with steady revenue and profit growth, expected to see a 40% year-on-year profit increase in 2025 [2][5] - New high-end wind power casting capacity supports future growth, with a strong order backlog from 2021 to 2024 [2][5][16] 3. CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) - A leader in China's offshore and deep-sea sectors, with significant technological capabilities and a strong production record [2][8] - "Deep Sea No. 1" project has produced over 110 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with further production expected from rich reserves in the South China Sea [2][9] 4. CNOOC Engineering - Benefiting from high capital expenditure from CNOOC, with expected performance growth of 10%-20% in 2025 [2][10] - Plans to establish a base in the Middle East to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs [2][15] 5. CNOOC Services - Engaged in high-precision technical services, filling gaps in China's 3D seismic exploration data [2][12] - Expected to maintain rapid growth over the next 1-2 years, with a low valuation of around 8 times PE, indicating investment potential [2][12] Financial Insights - CNOOC's capital expenditure is projected to remain high, between 100 billion to 130 billion, with production growth rates of 3%-5% anticipated [2][13] - CNOOC's A-share price is approximately 30% higher than its Hong Kong counterpart, with potential for this discount to narrow as liquidity improves [2][14] Market Trends and Recommendations - The deep sea economy is expected to drive growth in oil and gas engineering and services sectors [2][7] - Recommended companies to watch include Macco Xincai, Dalian Heavy Industry, CNOOC Engineering, and CNOOC Services, all of which are positioned to benefit from advancements in energy and deep sea technology [2][19] Conclusion - The deep sea technology sector is poised for significant growth, supported by government policy and increasing demand, with several key companies likely to benefit from this trend.