2025-12-22 15:47Summary of Semiconductor Equipment Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The semiconductor equipment industry is expected to experience a slowdown in order growth in 2025, followed by a significant acceleration in 2026, with order growth projected to reach 50% driven by the global AI wave and demand for advanced AI chip processes [1][3] - Domestic storage manufacturers, Changchun and Changxin, are actively expanding production with a target market share of 20%-30%, adding approximately 150,000 wafers of new capacity annually [1][5] Key Insights and Arguments - The valuation of the semiconductor equipment sector should shift focus from current profits to next year's order situation, utilizing the Price-to-Sales (PS) valuation method, which currently indicates a reasonable range for the sector [1][6] - Conservative predictions suggest that some stocks in the sector could see over threefold growth potential [1][6] - Short-term catalysts to watch include the IPO progress of Changchun and Changxin, as well as global storage price trends, which are expected to rise at least until the end of 2026 [1][7][8] Investment Recommendations - Investors should prioritize stocks with high certainty and strong connections to Changchun and Changxin, such as North Huachuang and Zhongwei Company, while also considering emerging companies with significant potential like Tuojing Technology and Weidao Nano [1][9] - The semiconductor equipment sector is projected to see significant growth due to the rapid increase in demand for AI chips, with a need for at least 5 million AI chips domestically, compared to the current production of 1 million [5] Market Dynamics - The domestic market for NAND and DRAM is seeing increasing localization rates, with NAND reaching over 80% and DRAM close to 50% [3][10] - The domestic production rate for dry etching equipment is expected to rise to 40%-50% by 2026-2027, while thin film deposition equipment is projected to increase to 30%-40% [10][11] Company-Specific Developments - North Huachuang is expected to achieve revenues of 10 billion yuan next year, with a market valuation potentially reaching 450 billion yuan [3][13] - Zhongwei Company has competitive advantages in core technologies and aims to achieve over 60% market coverage by 2030, with significant growth potential [14] - Tuojing Technology has established a leading position in the thin film deposition market and is expected to gain market share in advanced packaging and 3D integration [15][16] - Weidao Nano is focusing on atomic layer deposition products, which are anticipated to grow significantly, with a current market share of 3% expected to increase [17] Future Outlook - The semiconductor industry is viewed as having reasonable valuations, with profits in 2025 influenced by order levels, and a trend of accelerated order releases expected in 2026 [21] - Companies like North Huachuang and Zhongwei Company are highlighted as strong investment opportunities due to their certainty and potential for growth, alongside other emerging firms [21][22]