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China Industrial Automation Pulse Check: May 2025 Summary

Bernstein's latest "China Auto Pulse Check" provides insights into the Chinese industrial automation market trends for May 2025, observing the cyclical recovery and sector performance amid tariff impacts and recent economic conditions. The Pulse Check focuses on high-frequency data and industry player comments to reflect stock-relevant trends, cautioning against overinterpreting single-month data.

Key Findings & Recommendations

1. Overall Industrial Trend

   • The market continued its cyclical recovery but slightly slowed from April due to the lingering influence of tariffs and the impact of the May Day holiday.
   • Excluding solar, other sectors (battery, automotive, consumer electronics) showed improvement, while solar remains weak.

2. Main Covered Companies

   • AirTAC (Outperform)

     • Revenue declined 0.5% YoY in NTD due to FX headwinds and holiday effects, but RMB terms grew 7% YoY.
     • Orders surpassed shipments, indicating strong order inflow.
     • Battery and automotive remain key growth areas.

   • Inovance (Outperform)

     • General automation orders slowed slightly YoY due to tariffs, but EV and battery sectors continued strong growth.
     • Elevator business declined, while consumer electronics showed moderation as tariff pressures eased.

   • Estun (Market-Perform)

     • Focus on linear guides; risks include delayed margin improvements and competition.

3. Terminal Market Growth

   • Exclusions (Xinje, Yiheda) show solid demand in packaging, food, logistics; Yiheda’s shipments in battery and Li-ion markets remain strong.

4. Investment Outlook

   • Reiterate Outperform ratings on AirTAC and Inovance, along with the Market-Perform rating for Estun.
   • Key growth drivers: Battery and EV sectors, where tariffs remain partially limiting but not severe.

Analyst Note & Methodology

• Data analysis uses high-frequency data and industry commentary, complementing periodic barometers for holistic coverage.
• Market trajectory is determined via multi-month trend analysis to avoid single-period distortions.

Disclaimer

• Investment implications are dependent on terminal market strength and tariff resolution timelines. Bernstein maintains valuations per company through EV/EBITDA and DCF methods, yet sets ratings based on market-beating potential, margin expansion risk, or sector alignment.

Rating Summary
Outperform: AirTAC / Inovance
Market-Perform: Estun