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Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target PE of 38.6/25.3/17.4 for 2024-2026 [60][190] Core Views - The thermal management industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by AI and 5G advancements, with the global thermal management materials market expected to grow from 11.58billionin2022to11.58 billion in 2022 to 13.98 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.2% [10][49] - The company is a leader in thermal management solutions, with a strong presence in consumer electronics, communication, automotive electronics, and clean energy sectors [44][60] - AI-driven demand for advanced thermal solutions in smartphones, AI PCs, and optical modules is creating significant growth opportunities for the company [50][60] Market Analysis Thermal Management Industry - The global thermal management materials market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2022 to 2028, reaching 13.98billion[10][49]InChina,thethermalmanagementmaterialsmarketwasvaluedatRMB18.38billionin2022,withaprojectedgrowthtoRMB22.23billionby2024[10][49]Keyapplicationareasincludeconsumerelectronics(67.813.98 billion [10][49] - In China, the thermal management materials market was valued at RMB 18.38 billion in 2022, with a projected growth to RMB 22.23 billion by 2024 [10][49] - Key application areas include consumer electronics (67.8% market share), automotive electronics (20.7%), and other sectors (11.4%) [12][49] AI PC Market - The global AI PC market is expected to grow significantly, with shipments projected to reach 48 million units in 2024, 120 million in 2025, and 144 million in 2026 [18] - The AI PC thermal management market is forecasted to grow from RMB 7.2 billion in 2024 to RMB 39.3 billion in 2026, driven by higher thermal requirements for AI PCs [18][50] Smartphone Market - The global smartphone market is recovering, with shipments expected to reach 1.2 billion units in 2024, growing to 1.25 billion by 2026 [163] - AI smartphones are expected to account for 12% of the market in 2024, growing to 33% by 2026, driving demand for advanced thermal solutions [163][50] Optical Module Market - The global optical module market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% from 2024 to 2029, reaching 20 billion by 2026 [170][173] - The thermal management market for optical modules is expected to grow from 220millionin2024to220 million in 2024 to 390 million by 2026, driven by higher data transmission rates and integration [29][173] Company Analysis Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of RMB 1.258 billion in 2023, a 21% decline YoY, with net profit dropping 61.9% to RMB 73.76 million [199] - For 2024-2026, the company is expected to achieve revenue of RMB 1.58 billion, RMB 2.05 billion, and RMB 2.52 billion, with net profits of RMB 135.16 million, RMB 207.01 million, and RMB 301.98 million, respectively [49][190] Product and Market Position - The company is a leading provider of thermal management solutions, with products including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding materials, and other thermal management components [44][60] - It holds a 7.2% market share in China's thermal management materials market, competing with international players like Bergquist and Laird [45][176] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding its production capacity with a RMB 831 million investment in 5G thermal management modules, expected to generate annual profits of RMB 260 million upon completion [36] - It is also investing in overseas expansion, with a new production base in Thailand to meet growing demand and reduce supply chain risks [182] Competitive Advantages - The company has strong R&D capabilities, with expertise in high-temperature carbon material sintering, functional polymer composites, and two-phase heat transfer technologies [46][184] - It has established long-term relationships with key clients in the communication and consumer electronics sectors, including Huawei [46][181]