Key Points Industry or Company Involved - Industry: Semiconductor, AI Chips, Advanced Manufacturing - Company: Zhong芯国际 (SMIC) Core Views and Arguments - SMIC's Role in the Semiconductor Industry: SMIC is the only domestic supplier of advanced process nodes in China, making it a critical bottleneck in the supply chain. - Demand for Advanced Process Nodes: The demand for advanced process nodes in China is growing rapidly, driven by the development of AI, 5G, and other high-tech industries. - Supply Constraints: The US sanctions have limited the access of Chinese companies to advanced process nodes from foreign suppliers, further increasing the demand for SMIC's services. - SMIC's Competitive Advantage: SMIC has been investing heavily in advanced process node development and has made significant progress in this area. - Valuation: The report suggests that SMIC's valuation is likely to improve due to its growing market share and improved financial performance. Other Important Points - US Sanctions: The US sanctions on SMIC have had a significant impact on the company's operations and have created opportunities for domestic growth. - Advanced Process Node Development: SMIC has been investing heavily in advanced process node development and has made significant progress in this area. - Financial Performance: The report suggests that SMIC's financial performance is likely to improve due to its growing market share and improved operational efficiency. - Valuation Method: The report suggests that SMIC's valuation should be based on a combination of PB and PE methods, taking into account its unique position in the market. References - [doc id='1'] - [doc id='2'] - [doc id='3'] - [doc id='4'] - [doc id='5'] - [doc id='6'] - [doc id='7'] - [doc id='8'] - [doc id='9'] - [doc id='10'] - [doc id='11'] - [doc id='12'] - [doc id='13'] - [doc id='14'] - [doc id='15'] - [doc id='16'] - [doc id='17']
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