2026-01-05 15:42Summary of Conference Call on Robotics Sector and Dechang Co., Ltd. Industry Overview - The robotics sector is expected to enter a critical phase in 2026, transitioning from 1 to 10 in development stages, with mass production anticipated in the second half of the year [2] - The focus will be on Tesla's robotics supply chain and domestic robotics body production, with potential investment opportunities arising from new marginal changes among leading companies [2][4] Key Points on Dechang Co., Ltd. - Dechang Co., Ltd. is a leader in the automotive EPS motor sector, with over 80% of its revenue coming from home appliances, yet it is rapidly expanding in the automotive EPS motor business, which is expected to reach 400 million RMB in revenue by 2024 [3][9] - The company has a gross margin of approximately 20% and a net margin of about 15%, with projected revenue of 700 million RMB this year, indicating strong growth potential [3][10] - Dechang's EPS motor products are competitive due to their strong performance, rapid response in joint R&D, and lower overall costs compared to competitors like Nidec, enhancing profitability [12] Investment Logic for Dechang Co., Ltd. - Dechang is recommended as a key investment due to its strong capabilities in EPS motors and its potential to replicate this success in the robotics motor segment, which is not yet fully reflected in its market valuation [7][13] - The company is expected to secure significant orders in the robotics sector, leveraging its established relationships with major EPS system manufacturers [7][8] Market Dynamics and Opportunities - The initial phase of Tesla's robotics supply chain may experience chaos, with a clearer picture expected by the second half of next year as companies secure their positions [4][5] - There are anticipated investment opportunities in various downstream applications, such as elder care and tourism, as the robotics sector moves towards mass production [6] Future Projections - Dechang's order book suggests a future business scale of 2 to 3 billion RMB, with revenue expected to reach 1.5 billion RMB by 2025 [11] - The company is positioned to expand into high-growth areas like humanoid robotics, which is seen as a significant growth avenue [13] Challenges and Considerations - Tariffs and exchange rate fluctuations have impacted the net profit of Dechang's home appliance business, but improvements are expected by 2025 as the company focuses on enhancing profit quality [15] - The overall market capitalization of Dechang is approximately 8 billion RMB, with a total market value of around 89 billion RMB, indicating a positive outlook for long-term growth [16]