ORIENT CABLE (NBO)(SH:603606)2026-01-23 15:35Summary of Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables (603606.SS) Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables (NBO) - Industry: Subsea and high-voltage cable manufacturing Key Points Order Backlog and Delivery Expectations - NBO expects to deliver most of its order backlog, totaling over Rmb20 billion, by the end of 2025 during 2026-27E, including high-voltage subsea cable orders likely in 2026E [1][2] - As of October 2025, NBO had Rmb19.5 billion in orders on hand and secured Rmb3.1 billion in new orders in December 2025, with Rmb13.8 billion from subsea and high-voltage land cable orders [2] Offshore Wind Installation Projections - Management anticipates China’s offshore wind installations to reach 10-12 GW in 2026E, an increase from approximately 6 GW in 2025 [3][7] - The wind industry aims for average offshore wind additions of no less than 15 GW per annum from 2026-30E [7] Financial Performance and Margins - NBO's gross profit margin from subsea cable sales is sustained at 30-40%, exceeding 40% for 500kV products [1][2] - Projected financials include: - 2023A Net Profit: Rmb1,000 million - 2026E Net Profit: Rmb1,883 million, with a diluted EPS of Rmb2.738 [3] International Orders and Market Opportunities - NBO obtained over Rmb2.0 billion in overseas orders in 2025, with significant potential demand from Europe due to numerous offshore wind projects in the pipeline [1][8] - The UK’s CfD Allocation Round 7 awarded 8.4 GW of offshore wind projects, with NBO being a qualified supplier for major developers [8] Production Capacity and Utilization - NBO's annual production value for subsea cables exceeds Rmb10 billion, with full utilization of subsea cable capacity since 2025 [9] - The completion of the Shandong production base by the end of 2027E is expected to increase total production value by Rmb3.0 billion [9] Risk Management - NBO has hedged 100% of its copper price exposure for project-based orders, with medium and low-voltage land cables hedged over 80% [10] - Key risks include lower-than-expected market demand for submarine cables, margin pressure from competition, and potential international trade restrictions [15] Valuation and Investment Recommendation - Target price for NBO shares is set at Rmb81.0, representing a potential upside of 38.3% from the current price of Rmb58.57 [5][14] - The expected total return is 39.4%, with a market cap of Rmb40,279 million [5] Additional Insights - NBO's strategic focus on inter-island power connection projects in Asia and Europe is seen as a new demand driver for subsea cables [8] - The company’s financial metrics indicate an attractive valuation with a 21.4x 2026E PE compared to a historical average of 29.3x [1]