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SIFANGSIFANG(SH:601126)2025-06-10 15:26

Summary of the Conference Call for Sifang Co., Ltd. Company Overview - Sifang Co., Ltd. was founded in 1994 by Yang Qingyu, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. The company specializes in electrical equipment, including electromechanical protection and automation devices. It has expanded into other areas of the power system, such as automatic control systems and AI products, with secondary equipment accounting for 70% to 75% of its revenue [3][4]. Industry Insights - In Q1 2025, the State Grid accelerated its investment in the power grid, with a year-on-year increase of 27.7%, reaching 17.2 billion yuan. The construction of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects is fully resumed, with plans to expedite five HVDC lines in the second half of the year to meet the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2][4]. - The distribution network faces challenges due to a high proportion of renewable energy integration. Recent policies have opened up distributed photovoltaic access, accelerating the consumption of flexible adjustment resources. A peak period for intelligent transformation of the distribution network is expected in the next two to three years [2][6]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Sifang Co., Ltd. achieved total revenue of 6.951 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.86%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.716 billion yuan, up 14.09%. The compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for revenue and net profit from 2020 to 2024 are 15.82% and 20.11%, respectively [2][8]. - The company expects revenues of 8.3 billion yuan, 9.8 billion yuan, and 11.3 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with net profits of 820 million yuan, 960 million yuan, and 1.11 billion yuan [4][26]. Market Position and Technical Strength - Sifang Co., Ltd. holds a market share of 2.7% in the HVDC secondary equipment category and 14.2% in the relay protection category for transmission and transformation equipment. Despite relatively low market shares, it ranks among the top five in a fragmented secondary equipment market [2][7]. - The company has a strong technical foundation with 866 authorized invention patents and 647 software copyrights. It actively participates in the formulation of national and industry standards and engages in key national R&D projects [2][15][17]. Future Outlook - The company is positioned to benefit from the national goal of achieving 80% green electricity supply. Its cloud-network integrated energy storage solutions are expected to make it a major supplier of green electricity direct supply solutions for data centers [4][25]. - Sifang Co., Ltd. anticipates maintaining a growth rate of 10% to 15% in the future, with a focus on new directions and product areas [19][20]. Risks - The company faces several risks, including fluctuations in raw material prices and exchange rates, potential obstacles to overseas equipment exports due to policy changes, and the risk of domestic power grid construction not meeting expectations, which could impact performance, especially in HVDC-related projects [27]. Additional Insights - The company emphasizes talent development, with over 62% of its workforce being technical personnel. It has received recognition for its contributions to national talent programs [17]. - Sifang Co., Ltd. has achieved significant milestones in product experience, including successful projects in high-reliability transformer station protection systems and intelligent monitoring systems [18]. This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting Sifang Co., Ltd.'s market position, financial performance, industry trends, and future outlook while addressing potential risks.