<Research>BOCOMI Maintains Buy Rating on GCL TECH; Significant Increase in Polysilicon Prices Fuels Profit Recovery
GCL TECH's Financial Performance: GCL TECH's photovoltaic materials segment reported a profit of RMB960 million in Q3 2025, aided by a post-tax profit of RMB640 million from the sale of an associate company.
Polysilicon Price Surge: The implementation of an "anti-involution" policy has led to a significant increase in polysilicon prices, with granular silicon's price rising from RMB34,000 to RMB50,000 since late July.
Target Price Adjustment: BOCOMI has slightly reduced GCL TECH's target price from HKD1.59 to HKD1.54 while maintaining a Buy rating.
Short Selling Activity: GCL TECH has experienced short selling amounting to $192.16 million, with a short selling ratio of 25.121%.
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HSBC Research Identifies 5 Key Stock Selection Themes for the Year of the Horse; CIMC ENRIC, GCL TECH, CKI HOLDINGS, and More Rated as Buy
Market Focus: The market will concentrate on themes such as solar and hydrogen energy, the 15th Five-Year Plan, power grid developments, and green fuel, while also considering defensive sectors and nuclear energy.
Cautious Outlook on Power Utilities: HSBC Global Research expresses caution regarding Chinese power utilities due to weak demand and falling power prices, which pose challenges for both thermal and renewable energy sectors.
CIMC ENRIC's Profit Expectations: JPMorgan anticipates that CIMC ENRIC's project in Indonesia could yield a maximum profit of RMB 70 million.
Target Price Adjustments: HSBC Global Research has raised the target price for CIMC ENRIC to between $11.6 and $12.5, maintaining a Buy rating, while also providing target prices for other companies like GCL TECH and CKI HOLDINGS.
Report: Elon Musk's Team Conducts Secret Visits to Various Chinese Photovoltaic Firms
Elon Musk's Investigations: Musk's team has conducted secret visits to various Chinese photovoltaic companies, focusing on equipment, silicon wafers, and battery components, particularly those using heterojunction and perovskite technologies.
Market Reaction: Following the news, Hong Kong-listed photovoltaic stocks saw an increase, with notable gains in companies like XINYI SOLAR, GCL TECH, XINYI GLASS, and GCL NEWENERGY.
<JPM Research> Positive Outlook for China's Photovoltaic Industry; Stock Picks Should Emphasize Earnings Growth Potential While Maintaining Caution on Gas Sector
Offshore Wind Turbine Procurement: China's offshore wind turbine procurement capacity reached 8.42 gigawatts last year, with MINGYANG SMART ENERGY leading at 2.1 gigawatts and GOLDWIND at 1.2 gigawatts, driven by positive market sentiment.
Stock Recommendations: JPMorgan recommends focusing on companies with strong earnings growth, such as ORIENT WIRES & CABLES, DAQO New Energy, and GCL TECH, while the A-share photovoltaic industry index has outperformed the market.
Energy Storage Growth: China's installed capacity of energy storage systems surged by 73% year-on-year, with SUNGROW POWER expected to benefit from policy reforms and increased demand in high-end markets.
Cautious Outlook on Gas Utilities: JPMorgan maintains a cautious view on China's gas utilities sector due to weak growth and profit margins, with KUNLUN ENERGY identified as a top pick, while CHINA RES GAS faces challenges with slow share buybacks and weak operating trends.
HSBC Research Identifies GCL TECH as Leading Manufacturer of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells
Growth of Space Solar Panel Installation: HSBC Global Investment Research predicts that the installation capacity of solar panels in space will increase significantly, reaching 9 GW by 2030, 86 GW by 2035, and 171 GW by 2040, potentially making it the second or third largest market globally by 2035.
Market Size for Space Solar Cells: The market for space solar cells is expected to grow to USD 20 billion by 2030 and USD 64 billion by 2035, representing 27% and 69% of the global solar module market size, respectively, due to higher installation costs in space.
GCL TECH's Position in the Market: GCL TECH is highlighted as the largest perovskite producer, which is anticipated to be the next generation of space solar cells, although its stock performance is currently lagging due to investor concerns over China's policies.
Investment Outlook: Despite underperformance, GCL TECH is considered to offer a better risk/reward profile within the space solar theme, according to Guosen Securities.
DBS Lowers GCL TECH (03800.HK) Rating to Hold and Reduces Price Target to $1.12
DBS Group Research Downgrade: DBS Group Research has downgraded GCL TECH (03800.HK) from Buy to Hold, reducing its target price from $1.65 to $1.12 due to uncertainties in industry consolidation and overpriced acquisitions.
Production Cost Decrease: GCL TECH has seen a significant decrease in cash production costs, dropping from RMB37.8 per kilogram in 1FQ24 to approximately RMB24.16 in 3FQ25, with expectations for continued decline.
Technological Leadership: The company maintains technological leadership in granular silicon production, utilizing a fluidized bed reactor process that consumes about 70% less electricity compared to the traditional Siemens process.
Market Consolidation Challenges: Despite recent resilience in solar component prices, analysts predict that market consolidation will take longer and will be heavily influenced by government policies amid increased regulatory interventions.
JPM Report: PV Sector Faces Severe Challenges; Daqo New Energy and GCL TECH Expected to Emerge as Top Contenders
Regulatory Response: The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) deemed the China Photovoltaic Industry Association's proposal for a consolidation fund and production quotas as non-compliant with antitrust laws, hindering the industry's 'anti-involution' efforts.
Market Impact: JPMorgan anticipates negative share price reactions but views the situation as an adjustment rather than a complete reversal of the industry's trajectory.
Potential Winners: In a worst-case scenario of chaotic involution integration, DAQO New Energy and GCL TECH are expected to emerge as the primary beneficiaries due to their strong financial positions.
Stock Ratings: JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating for DAQO New Energy and GCL TECH, setting target prices at US$38 and $1.7, respectively.
HSBC Research Identifies 5 Key Stock Selection Themes for the Year of the Horse; CIMC ENRIC, GCL TECH, CKI HOLDINGS, and More Rated as Buy
Market Focus: The market will concentrate on themes such as solar and hydrogen energy, the 15th Five-Year Plan, power grid developments, and green fuel, while also considering defensive sectors and nuclear energy.
Cautious Outlook on Power Utilities: HSBC Global Research expresses caution regarding Chinese power utilities due to weak demand and falling power prices, which pose challenges for both thermal and renewable energy sectors.
CIMC ENRIC's Profit Expectations: JPMorgan anticipates that CIMC ENRIC's project in Indonesia could yield a maximum profit of RMB 70 million.
Target Price Adjustments: HSBC Global Research has raised the target price for CIMC ENRIC to between $11.6 and $12.5, maintaining a Buy rating, while also providing target prices for other companies like GCL TECH and CKI HOLDINGS.
Report: Elon Musk's Team Conducts Secret Visits to Various Chinese Photovoltaic Firms
Elon Musk's Investigations: Musk's team has conducted secret visits to various Chinese photovoltaic companies, focusing on equipment, silicon wafers, and battery components, particularly those using heterojunction and perovskite technologies.
Market Reaction: Following the news, Hong Kong-listed photovoltaic stocks saw an increase, with notable gains in companies like XINYI SOLAR, GCL TECH, XINYI GLASS, and GCL NEWENERGY.
<JPM Research> Positive Outlook for China's Photovoltaic Industry; Stock Picks Should Emphasize Earnings Growth Potential While Maintaining Caution on Gas Sector
Offshore Wind Turbine Procurement: China's offshore wind turbine procurement capacity reached 8.42 gigawatts last year, with MINGYANG SMART ENERGY leading at 2.1 gigawatts and GOLDWIND at 1.2 gigawatts, driven by positive market sentiment.
Stock Recommendations: JPMorgan recommends focusing on companies with strong earnings growth, such as ORIENT WIRES & CABLES, DAQO New Energy, and GCL TECH, while the A-share photovoltaic industry index has outperformed the market.
Energy Storage Growth: China's installed capacity of energy storage systems surged by 73% year-on-year, with SUNGROW POWER expected to benefit from policy reforms and increased demand in high-end markets.
Cautious Outlook on Gas Utilities: JPMorgan maintains a cautious view on China's gas utilities sector due to weak growth and profit margins, with KUNLUN ENERGY identified as a top pick, while CHINA RES GAS faces challenges with slow share buybacks and weak operating trends.
HSBC Research Identifies GCL TECH as Leading Manufacturer of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells
Growth of Space Solar Panel Installation: HSBC Global Investment Research predicts that the installation capacity of solar panels in space will increase significantly, reaching 9 GW by 2030, 86 GW by 2035, and 171 GW by 2040, potentially making it the second or third largest market globally by 2035.
Market Size for Space Solar Cells: The market for space solar cells is expected to grow to USD 20 billion by 2030 and USD 64 billion by 2035, representing 27% and 69% of the global solar module market size, respectively, due to higher installation costs in space.
GCL TECH's Position in the Market: GCL TECH is highlighted as the largest perovskite producer, which is anticipated to be the next generation of space solar cells, although its stock performance is currently lagging due to investor concerns over China's policies.
Investment Outlook: Despite underperformance, GCL TECH is considered to offer a better risk/reward profile within the space solar theme, according to Guosen Securities.
DBS Lowers GCL TECH (03800.HK) Rating to Hold and Reduces Price Target to $1.12
DBS Group Research Downgrade: DBS Group Research has downgraded GCL TECH (03800.HK) from Buy to Hold, reducing its target price from $1.65 to $1.12 due to uncertainties in industry consolidation and overpriced acquisitions.
Production Cost Decrease: GCL TECH has seen a significant decrease in cash production costs, dropping from RMB37.8 per kilogram in 1FQ24 to approximately RMB24.16 in 3FQ25, with expectations for continued decline.
Technological Leadership: The company maintains technological leadership in granular silicon production, utilizing a fluidized bed reactor process that consumes about 70% less electricity compared to the traditional Siemens process.
Market Consolidation Challenges: Despite recent resilience in solar component prices, analysts predict that market consolidation will take longer and will be heavily influenced by government policies amid increased regulatory interventions.
JPM Report: PV Sector Faces Severe Challenges; Daqo New Energy and GCL TECH Expected to Emerge as Top Contenders
Regulatory Response: The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) deemed the China Photovoltaic Industry Association's proposal for a consolidation fund and production quotas as non-compliant with antitrust laws, hindering the industry's 'anti-involution' efforts.
Market Impact: JPMorgan anticipates negative share price reactions but views the situation as an adjustment rather than a complete reversal of the industry's trajectory.
Potential Winners: In a worst-case scenario of chaotic involution integration, DAQO New Energy and GCL TECH are expected to emerge as the primary beneficiaries due to their strong financial positions.
Stock Ratings: JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating for DAQO New Energy and GCL TECH, setting target prices at US$38 and $1.7, respectively.
