Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The domestic gaming market continues to show high growth, with the industry scale increasing by over 20% year-on-year in April 2025, and a month-on-month growth of nearly 2-3 percentage points. Major companies like Tencent and miHoYo have significantly contributed to this growth through long-term game operations and version updates [1][2][4]. Key Points and Arguments - New Game Releases and Seasonal Impact: The summer release schedule is a crucial catalyst for growth, with companies like Electric Soul, G-bits, Perfect World, and 37 Interactive Entertainment planning new game launches or testing. The monthly increase in game approvals also positively impacts the market [1][3][4]. - Performance of Major Titles: Giant Network's "Supernatural Action Group" has shown promising performance in certain channels, with expectations for revenue and profit growth following its full launch and summer marketing efforts [5][6]. - Financial Performance: G-bits' M72 achieved a revenue of 360 million, exceeding expectations. Century Huatong's products like King Shot and Dragon Valley also performed well, validating the logic that new games drive performance release [6][7]. - AI Integration: The gaming sector is leveraging AI for cost reduction, the introduction of intelligent NPCs, and simulated PVP features, which enhance gameplay duration and commercial potential. Companies like Kaiyin are testing AI-driven products, indicating that the value of AI integration is not yet fully reflected in valuations [3][9]. Additional Important Insights - Valuation Trends: Currently, A-share gaming companies are valued at approximately 17 times earnings, lower than the over 30 times valuation seen in 2023 driven by cloud gaming, metaverse, and AI concepts. With favorable policies and ongoing AI commercialization, valuations are expected to rise [3][10][11]. - Future Performance Expectations: As the summer season progresses and new game cycles begin, companies are anticipated to see further performance improvements. The overall market sentiment is positive, with many A-share companies having room for valuation increases and better stock performance [5][12]. - Companies to Watch: Key companies to monitor include Giant Network, Perfect World, and G-bits, which have significant catalysts for growth and performance in the near future [12].
国内游戏市场保持高增,新游周期、出海及AI逻辑有望持续验证