2026-01-08 02:07Summary of Semiconductor Equipment and Storage Sector Conference Call Industry Overview - The semiconductor equipment and storage sector has recently experienced significant stock price increases driven by several factors, including high capital expenditures and the emergence of new companies filling gaps in low domestic production rates [2][3] - Domestic semiconductor equipment component companies have improved their capabilities, transitioning from single-direction development to platform-based approaches, positively influenced by AI storage and mature process logic chip expansions [1][2] Key Points and Arguments - Market Dynamics: The storage industry is facing supply tightness and price increases starting from early 2026, affecting various sectors including consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial applications [4][8] - Domestic Production Requirements: The National Development and Reform Commission has set a mandatory domestic production rate of 45%-50% for equipment components by 2026, up from the previous 20%-30% [2] - Investment Opportunities: - Focus on companies with high storage exposure such as Zhongwei Company and Tuojing Technology [5] - Potential in low domestic production rate sectors like precision measurement, with companies like Jingce Electronics and Zhongke Feice [5] - The components sector is expected to rebound in Q4 2025, with Jiangfeng Electronics recommended as a cost-effective investment [5][6] Company Highlights - Jingce Electronics: Recently announced cumulative orders of 547 million and a single order of 570 million, shifting market sentiment from pessimism to optimism regarding its annual order guidance of 2 billion [5] - Jiangfeng Electronics: Holds the global leading position in target materials with a second-largest market share, enhancing competitiveness through vertical integration and a diverse range of component offerings [6][7] Market Trends - The storage market has seen a significant price surge from September to November 2025, followed by a correction in late November to December [8] - The current storage cycle is driven by AI demand, which is expected to sustain longer than previous cycles that were typically consumer-driven [9] - Supply constraints are anticipated to persist due to tight original factory capacities and explosive demand growth, with potential price increases of up to 70% in Q1 2026 [9] Sector Classification - The domestic storage market is categorized into module manufacturers and chip manufacturers, with module manufacturers benefiting from strong relationships with original manufacturers [11][12] - Chip manufacturers are divided into foundational storage and supporting chips, with companies like Zhaoyi Innovation and Pulian Co. benefiting from rising NAND Flash prices [13] Future Recommendations - Recommended focus on module manufacturers such as Baiwei Storage and Jiangbo Long, followed by supporting chip companies like Lanke Technology and Jucheng Co., and finally foundational storage companies like Zhaoyi Innovation and Pulian Co. [14]