First(SH:603806)2026-02-10 02:00Company and Industry Summary Company: Foster (福斯特) Key Points - Leading Overseas Production Capacity Foster holds the largest overseas production capacity for solar backsheet, exceeding 600 million square meters in Thailand and Vietnam. The company has a long-standing partnership with Tesla, developing and supplying specialized backsheets, which positions it to benefit from Tesla's expansion in component production. Additionally, Foster is the largest supplier of backsheets in India, collaborating with major companies such as Waaree, Adani, Vikram, and Reliance Inc. The reduction of U.S. tariffs on Indian solar components to 18% is expected to further enhance exports from India to the U.S. [1][2][3] - Profitability Advantage The profitability of overseas backsheets is over 5 percentage points higher than domestic production, indicating that the company is likely to see significant improvements in overall profitability as it capitalizes on this advantage [1][2][3]. - Expansion into Space Photovoltaics Foster is increasing its focus on space photovoltaics by establishing a joint venture to engage in flexible gallium arsenide and related equity investments. This strategy aims to create synergies with its existing business and expand into the supply of space photovoltaic materials. The company has a diverse product lineup, including modified silicone, modified POE, butyl rubber, and CPI films, which will support its growth in the space photovoltaic sector [2][3]. - Growth in Non-Photovoltaic Segments The company is actively exploring new growth avenues outside of photovoltaics, particularly in photoresist dry films, which are expected to see a 30% year-on-year increase in shipments by 2025, contributing approximately 1-1.5 billion in profit. The demand for aluminum-plastic films is anticipated to rise with the development of solid-state batteries, presenting another potential growth area for the company [2][3]. - Investment Outlook The projected net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025-2027 is estimated at 1.01 billion, 1.61 billion, and 2.18 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year changes of -23%, 58%, and 36%, respectively. The corresponding price-to-earnings ratios are expected to be 41, 26, and 19 times. The company maintains a "buy" rating based on these projections [2][3].