Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhongtian Technology, 600522) (600522)

Equity Research Report | Industry: Communications, Power, and Marine Energy Interconnection Manufacturing | Report Date: September 13, 2026 | Data as of the September 11, 2026 close; the next trading week is September 14–18, 2026. Price, trading volume, turnover, and valuation data are primarily sourced from CFi.cn, Investing.com, and other platforms; some platforms may have reporting delays or differences in statistical methodology.

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1. Executive Summary

Zhongtian Technology’s operating performance accelerated significantly in the first half of 2026. Revenue reached RMB 30.939 billion, up 31.10% year on year; net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 2.387 billion, up 52.29%; and net profit attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring items reached RMB 2.212 billion, up 50.72%. Overall gross margin rose to 16.48%. The previously announced earnings increase has largely materialized. The improvement in profitability was mainly related to the recovery in fiber-optic cable prices and profitability, delivery of high-voltage submarine cable projects, and growing demand related to AI computing power and digital new infrastructure. However, the interim report has not been audited, and profits still include non-recurring factors such as government grants and asset disposal gains.

The company has a “communications + energy” dual-core business structure. In 2025, revenue mainly came from grid construction, copper products, optical communications and networks, marine products, and new energy. Marine products and optical communications and networks recorded gross margins of 23.83% and 22.58%, respectively, while copper products and new energy recorded gross margins of only 2.17% and 5.56%. Low-margin businesses continued to weigh on overall profitability. In 2025, revenue was RMB 52.500 billion, up 9.24%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 2.902 billion, up approximately 2.25%. Overall gross margin declined from approximately 18.28% in 2022 to approximately 13.88% in 2025, and the improvement in the earnings mix still requires continued validation.

The company operates in midstream manufacturing and systems integration, with relatively high sensitivity to material costs. In 2025, accounts receivable amounted to RMB 15.198 billion and inventories to RMB 7.844 billion. On a simple calculation, accounts receivable turnover days were approximately 101 days, indicating substantial project-based collections and inventory utilization. Institutions remain relatively optimistic about earnings forecasts for 2026–2028, but the forecast ranges are wide: forecasts for 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders range from RMB 4.657 billion to RMB 7.637 billion. Technically, the share price closed at RMB 34.49 on September 11, moving back above major short- and medium-term moving averages. However, turnover was approximately RMB 8.984 billion, the turnover ratio was 7.78%, and stochastic indicators were in overbought territory. The stock remains in a technical confirmation phase following its rebound.

2. Company Overview

2.1 Basic Information

2.2 Main Businesses and Product Portfolio

• Grid construction: 2025 revenue of RMB 22.264 billion, accounting for 42.41% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 14.92%; mainly involving special conductors, transmission materials, high-voltage cables, engineering delivery, and overseas grid businesses.
• Copper products: 2025 revenue of RMB 9.521 billion, accounting for 18.14% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 2.17%; mainly including copper alloys, copper-processing materials, and related products.
• Optical communications and networks: 2025 revenue of RMB 7.370 billion, accounting for 14.04% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 22.58%; covering optical-fiber preforms, optical fibers, optical cables, communications network products, high-speed copper cables, hollow-core fibers, leaky cables, and data-center liquid cooling.
• Marine products: 2025 revenue of RMB 6.349 billion, accounting for 12.09% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 23.83%; including submarine power cables, submarine communications cables, marine engineering equipment, marine pipelines, offshore wind-power supporting products, and related engineering services.
• New energy: 2025 revenue of RMB 5.697 billion, accounting for 10.85% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 5.56%; including photovoltaic modules, photovoltaic auxiliary materials and system components, photovoltaic power-station development and EPC, energy-storage systems, communications backup power supplies, and hydrogen-energy-related equipment.
• Automotive components: 2025 revenue of RMB 325 million, accounting for 0.62% of total revenue.
• Other: 2025 revenue of RMB 540 million, accounting for 1.03% of total revenue.

2.3 Position in the Upstream and Downstream Industrial Chain and Cost-Profit Structure

Zhongtian Technology operates in the midstream manufacturing and systems-integration segments of the communications, power, and marine-energy industrial chains. The company uses grid construction as its scale base, relies on optical communications and submarine cables for technical and engineering barriers, and is expanding into new energy, energy storage, and overseas markets. It is neither an upstream resource company owning mineral resources nor a downstream consumer company relying on brand premiums.

• Grid construction, transmission conductors, land cables, and submarine cables mainly use copper, aluminum, steel wire, insulation materials, sheath materials, filling materials, and other metals and polymers. Optical-fiber preform and optical-fiber businesses require quartz materials, specialty chemical gases, and related optical manufacturing materials.
• New-energy, energy-storage, and communications power-supply businesses require battery cells, cathode and anode materials, separators, electrolytes, photovoltaic cells, encapsulant film, brackets, inverters, and power-electronics components. Automotive components use metal parts, plastic parts, electronic components, and related processing materials.
• In 2025, direct materials accounted for the following percentages of the costs of each business: optical communications and networks, 78.34%; power transmission, 91.77%; marine products, 87.60%; new energy, 86.65%; and copper products, 97.68%. This indicates that the company is generally sensitive to material costs.
• Copper products and ordinary cables are closer to a bulk-commodity processing model. The company has limited control over copper and other basic-material prices and mainly reduces volatility through raw-material price linkage, hedging, and inventory management. Submarine cables, high-voltage cables, specialty optical fibers, and high-end transmission materials have relatively stronger cost-pass-through and product-premium capabilities due to certification, technology, engineering-delivery, and equipment barriers.
• The annual report does not disclose all raw materials by category. The above material categories are summarized based on product composition, the cost structure in the annual report, and relevant manufacturing processes, and cannot be used to infer specific supplier concentration.
• Purchases from the five largest suppliers in 2025 amounted to RMB 17.348 billion, accounting for 38.36% of total annual purchases. Purchases from related parties amounted to RMB 1.610 billion, accounting for 3.56% of total annual purchases. The annual report did not identify any severe dependence on a single supplier.
• Major customers include the State Grid and China Southern Power Grid systems, various power-construction entities and EPC contractors for transmission and transformation projects, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Tower, and data-center customers; offshore wind-power developers, marine-engineering companies, owners of cross-sea transmission projects; and overseas grid companies, communications operators, engineering contractors, and industrial customers.
• Downstream markets are generally characterized by organized procurement, centralized purchasing, project-based operations, tendering, and supplier certification. Grid companies, operators, and offshore wind customers emphasize product quality, delivery capability, track record, and after-sales service. However, their large scale and centralized procurement also create strong price-negotiation pressure and longer collection cycles.
• Sales to the five largest customers in 2025 amounted to RMB 15.779 billion, accounting for 30.31% of total annual sales. This is based on 2025 data. The research notes do not provide customer-concentration data for other years for cross-comparison, and the annual report does not fully identify the five largest customers. Therefore, specific customer dependence cannot be determined.
• No single customer accounted for more than 50% of sales in 2025, and the annual report did not identify any severe dependence on a single customer. Certification and engineering barriers for cables, submarine cables, and high-end optical communications products help improve the company’s bargaining position with suppliers, but ordinary cables, copper products, and some new-energy products remain affected by bulk-commodity prices, tender pricing, and project competition.
• Public market-share data for the submarine-cable industry mainly come from brokerages, industry research institutions, or industry media. Different sources may calculate market share based on contract awards, revenue, capacity, or the high-voltage submarine-cable segment. The research notes do not provide a precise share that can be treated as officially confirmed company data.
• As of December 31, 2025, accounts receivable stood at RMB 15.198 billion, with a bad-debt provision of RMB 838 million. Accounts receivable turnover was 3.61x in 2025, equivalent to approximately 101 days on a simple 365-day calculation. The carrying value of inventories at year-end was RMB 7.844 billion, up 37.15% year on year, mainly due to an increase in orders on hand and higher balances of raw materials, finished goods, and work in progress. Prepayments amounted to RMB 509 million, down 30.06% year on year, while notes payable amounted to RMB 6.528 billion, up 34.12%. These data indicate clear project-based collections and manufacturing inventory utilization. Although the company has some bargaining power in high-voltage cables, submarine cables, and specialty optical fibers, overall it is not a company characterized by strong cash flow and strong downstream bargaining power.
• Sales to the five largest customers accounted for 30.31% of total sales in 2025, while purchases from the five largest suppliers accounted for 38.36% of total purchases. Purchases from related parties among the five largest suppliers accounted for 3.56% of total annual purchases. These concentration figures cover 2025 only, and the research notes provide no other years for cross-verification. The public annual report does not fully identify the relevant customers and suppliers, so specific dependence cannot be determined.

The company is generally positioned in midstream manufacturing and systems integration. Copper products, ordinary cables, and some new-energy businesses are midstream, scale-manufacturing businesses with thin margins, while submarine cables, high-voltage cables, specialty optical fibers, and high-speed copper cables extend toward higher-value-added segments. Further margin improvement will mainly depend on increasing the revenue contribution of high-technology products; achieving premiums and improving order quality through overseas grid and communications certifications; improving project selection and cost control in new energy and energy storage; strengthening raw-material price linkage and inventory management; and shortening the accounts receivable cycle.

3. Financial Data and Valuation Analysis

3.1 Recent Operating Performance

The 2026 interim report was disclosed on August 28, 2026, and has not been audited. Net profit attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring items in the first half of 2026 was RMB 2.212 billion, up 50.72% year on year. Net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 148 million, compared with a net outflow of RMB 1.856 billion in the same period of the previous year. Basic EPS was RMB 0.704, up 52.38% year on year. Net profit attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring items in 2025 was RMB 2.707 billion, up 6.37% year on year.

Revenue and profit growth accelerated significantly in the first half of 2026, with net profit growth exceeding revenue growth. The research notes primarily attribute the improvement in profitability to better pricing and profitability in optical fibers and optical cables, delivery of high-voltage submarine-cable projects, and increasing optical-communications demand related to AI computing power. First-quarter 2026 revenue was approximately RMB 13.142 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders approximately RMB 919 million. Second-quarter revenue was approximately RMB 17.797 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders approximately RMB 1.479 billion. Overall gross margin in the first half of 2026 was 16.48%, up 1.41 percentage points year on year, while second-quarter gross margin was 17.14%.

3.2 Earnings Forecasts

Forecast data were compiled by Eastmoney from approximately nine institutional brokerage-report excerpts around September 8–10, 2026. They are not company guidance and do not constitute formally disclosed financial data. Forecast ranges for net profit attributable to shareholders are RMB 4.657–7.637 billion for 2026, RMB 6.376–11.089 billion for 2027, and RMB 7.425–13.387 billion for 2028. Representative forecasts include the following: Huatai Securities, September 3, 2026, expects net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 7.355 billion, RMB 11.089 billion, and RMB 13.387 billion for 2026–2028, respectively, with EPS of RMB 2.15, RMB 3.25, and RMB 3.92; Huachuang Securities, September 2, 2026, expects RMB 6.112 billion, RMB 7.297 billion, and RMB 8.216 billion, with EPS of RMB 1.79, RMB 2.14, and RMB 2.41; China Merchants Securities, August 28, 2026, expects RMB 6.004 billion, RMB 6.779 billion, and RMB 7.425 billion, with EPS of RMB 1.76, RMB 1.99, and RMB 2.18; Western Securities, April 28, 2026, expects RMB 6.380 billion, RMB 7.045 billion, and RMB 7.554 billion, with EPS of RMB 1.87, RMB 2.06, and RMB 2.21; and China Galaxy, April 10, 2026, expects net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 4.657 billion and RMB 6.376 billion for 2026–2027, with EPS of RMB 1.36 and RMB 1.87.

3.3 Valuation and Institutional Ratings

As of the September 10, 2026 close, the share price was approximately RMB 33.30 per share and total market capitalization approximately RMB 113.65 billion. Valuation indicators differ across data sources: dynamic P/E was approximately 39.17x, trailing P/E approximately 49.61x, and P/B approximately 3.79x. Another source showed P/E of approximately 31.29x and P/B of approximately 2.96x. The differences may result from different reporting periods, definitions of adjusted earnings, share counts, and financial-data update times. Based on the institutional average forecast, a share price of RMB 33.30 corresponds to approximately 17.6x 2026E P/E. Based on Huatai Securities’ 2026 EPS forecast of RMB 2.15, implied P/E is approximately 15.5x; based on China Merchants Securities’ 2026 EPS forecast of RMB 1.76, implied P/E is approximately 18.9x. Huatai Securities’ target price of RMB 45.25 implies approximately 35.9% upside from RMB 33.30. Huatai Securities had previously set a target price of RMB 49.05 per share on May 1, 2026, based on 22.75x 2026E P/E. An earlier six-month aggregate range of institutional target prices was approximately RMB 26.40–49.05 per share, with an average target price of approximately RMB 37.73, although it is unclear whether this fully incorporated the latest September 2026 reports. Overall, trailing P/E based on 2025 actual earnings was approximately 40–50x, indicating a relatively high valuation. Based on 2026 institutional earnings forecasts, forward P/E falls to approximately 15.5–18.9x. Whether the current valuation can be absorbed depends on the realization of optical-fiber and optical-cable prices, order-delivery schedules, offshore wind-project progress, and AI communications demand. The institutional forecast range is wide: the highest 2026 net profit forecast is approximately 64% above the lowest, and the 2026 interim report has not been audited. Subsequent audit adjustments may therefore change certain indicators.

4. Recent News and Announcements

4.1 Latest Announcements in September 2026

As of September 11, 2026, major announcements disclosed by Zhongtian Technology included the September 2 announcements titled “Announcement on Progress of the Sixth Share Repurchase through Centralized Bidding” and “Announcement on Convening the 2026 Interim Results Presentation.” As of this date, no new major announcements concerning acquisitions, shareholder increases or reductions, regulatory penalties, or earnings forecasts were found in the public announcement list for September 3–11, 2026. This conclusion is based on searches of public announcement lists and cannot exclude delays in synchronization by certain third-party databases.

4.2 Pre-announced Increase in First-Half 2026 Earnings and Subsequent Delivery

On July 15, 2026, the company estimated first-half 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders at RMB 2.351595–2.508368 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 50%–60%. Net profit excluding non-recurring items was expected to be RMB 2.154595–2.311368 billion, up 46.78%–57.46% year on year. The interim report disclosed on August 28, 2026, showed net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 2.387 billion, up 52.29% year on year, broadly in the middle of the previously announced forecast range. The earnings increase has therefore largely materialized. Growth was mainly driven by the implementation of AI computing power and digital new infrastructure, increasing demand for optical fibers and optical cables, and improved industry supply and demand. It also included non-recurring factors such as government grants and asset disposal gains.

4.3 Sixth Share Repurchase Plan and Progress

The sixth share repurchase plan was first disclosed on March 31, 2026. The repurchase period is March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027. Total repurchase funds are expected to be RMB 200 million–400 million, and the repurchased shares are intended for an employee stock ownership plan or equity incentives rather than cancellation. The original maximum repurchase price was RMB 40 per share. Following implementation of the 2025 profit-distribution plan, the maximum price was adjusted to no more than RMB 39.74 per share from July 15, 2026. Based on the adjusted price ceiling, the estimated number of shares to be repurchased is approximately 5.033 million–10.07 million shares.

4.4 Repurchase Execution as of the End of August 2026

As of August 31, 2026, the company had cumulatively repurchased 2.0013 million shares, representing 0.0586% of total shares outstanding. The cumulative payment was RMB 59.5367 million, with transaction prices ranging from RMB 27.59 to RMB 34.65 per share. By amount, approximately 29.8% of the lower funding limit and 14.9% of the upper funding limit had been completed. By number of shares, approximately 39.8% of the lower estimated quantity and 19.9% of the upper estimated quantity had been completed. The repurchase remains in progress. The company stated that it would continue the repurchase at an appropriate time based on market conditions and disclose progress as required.

4.5 Shareholder Count and Changes in Major Shareholders

As of June 30, 2026, the number of A-share shareholders was 818,106, an increase of 591,885, or 261.64%, from 226,221 as of March 31, 2026. Average circulating shares per shareholder were approximately 4,171.77, down 72.35% from the previous period. As of June 30, 2026, Zhongtian Technology Group Co., Ltd. held 774,117,883 shares, representing 22.68% of total shares, unchanged in number. Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited held 302,478,127 shares, representing 8.86%, an increase of 64,458,541 shares during the reporting period. Cathay CSI All-Share Communications Equipment ETF held 51,568,128 shares, representing 1.51%, an increase of 31,780,899 shares. ChinaAMC CSI Grid Equipment Theme ETF held 46,121,200 shares, representing 1.35%, an increase of 35,350,300 shares. These holdings were as of June 30, 2026 and do not represent the latest status in September 2026. The current search found no new announcements in September 2026 regarding increases, reductions, or changes in equity interests by the controlling shareholder.

4.6 Unlocking of the Third Employee Stock Ownership Plan

On August 28, 2026, the company disclosed that the first lock-up period of the third employee stock ownership plan expired on August 4, 2026, and that the unlocking conditions had been satisfied. A total of 5.952 million shares could be unlocked, representing approximately 0.17% of total shares, involving 79 eligible holders. After unlocking, 9.278 million shares remained locked, representing approximately 0.27% of total shares. The company-level assessment target supported 100% unlocking, while the specific individual unlocking ratio will continue to be determined based on individual performance assessments.

4.7 2026 Interim Results Presentation

On September 2, 2026, the company announced that it planned to hold its 2026 interim results presentation from 15:00 to 16:00 on September 10, 2026, at the SSE Roadshow Center. Participants included Chairman Xue Chi, General Manager Lu Wei, CFO Gao Hongshi, and Board Secretary Hu Zimu. The presentation mainly involved online interaction with investors regarding first-half 2026 operating results and financial indicators. The research notes did not provide any new operating guidance or order information following the presentation.

4.8 Major Litigation and Potential Regulatory Risks

The 2026 interim report disclosed that Jiangsu Soho Jinjin Development Co., Ltd. had filed a lawsuit against the company in a contract dispute, requesting rescission of relevant contracts, repayment of approximately RMB 498 million already paid, and interest of approximately RMB 98 million, with interest calculated temporarily through June 30, 2026. The total amount in dispute was approximately RMB 596 million. In April 2026, the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court revoked the first-instance ruling dismissing the case and ordered continued proceedings. The case was refiled in June 2026 and is currently at the first-instance trial stage, with no judgment issued. The company disclosed that no provision for liabilities had been recognized for the matter. The interim report also disclosed that the company, relevant directors and senior executives, the controlling shareholder, and the actual controller were not suspected of violations, subject to penalties, or undergoing rectification.

4.9 Acquisitions and Major Asset Restructuring

As of September 11, 2026, no new announcements were found regarding major acquisitions, major asset purchases, major asset sales, or major asset restructurings by Zhongtian Technology in September 2026. The company’s 2026 interim report did not indicate any newly added major asset or equity acquisitions during the reporting period. Since interim-report data are as of June 30, 2026, temporary announcements from July to September 2026 still require continued monitoring.

4.10 Overall Assessment of Recent News

Positive factors include the 52.29% year-on-year increase in first-half 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders, substantial fulfillment of the earnings preannouncement, continued implementation of the RMB 200 million–400 million share repurchase, increased holdings by Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited and certain communications and grid-equipment ETFs during the first half of 2026, and improved demand and supply conditions in AI computing power, digital new infrastructure, and optical fibers and optical cables. Factors requiring attention include the sharp increase in the number of shareholders in the second quarter, which may increase share-price volatility due to more dispersed holdings; the fact that 5.952 million shares under the third employee stock ownership plan have met unlocking conditions, with subsequent disposal potentially creating short-term supply pressure; the approximately RMB 596 million contract-dispute litigation, which remains undecided and for which no provision has been recognized; the inclusion of non-recurring items such as government grants and asset disposal gains in profit growth; and the fact that the repurchase remains incomplete and the specific employee stock ownership or equity-incentive implementation plan requires further announcements.

5. Share-Price Performance and Technical Analysis

5.1 Price Overview

5.2 Technical Indicators

As of September 11, 2026, the share price closed at RMB 34.49, moving back above MA5, MA10, MA20, MA50, and MA100. RSI (14) recovered to 60.734 and MACD was approximately 0.06, indicating improved short-term momentum. However, STOCHRSI (14) was 95.568 and in overbought territory, while the share price remained within the RMB 34.0–36.4 trading-concentration and consolidation zone. Trading value on September 11 was approximately RMB 8.984 billion and the turnover ratio was 7.78%, accompanied by significant net inflows from extra-large orders. Nevertheless, fund flows have been highly volatile in recent days, with rapid entry and exit, and sustained inflows cannot yet be confirmed. Overall, the stock is closer to a technical confirmation phase following a low-level rebound. Attention should focus on whether the RMB 34.3–34.7 resistance zone, RMB 33.2–33.6 first support zone, and RMB 32.1–32.6 strong support zone are effectively broken or breached.

5.3 Short-Term Outlook (Next Week; Scenario Analysis for Reference Only)

⚠️ Risk warning: The following content is a subjective scenario analysis based solely on data available as of the September 11, 2026 close. It does not constitute investment advice or a definitive forecast of future prices.

1. Key Technical Levels

2. Scenarios for the Next Week (Subjective Weights, Not Statistical Probabilities)

• Consolidation (relatively higher subjective heuristic weight, approximately 50%–60%; not a statistical probability): Price range of approximately RMB 33.2–35.0. Trigger conditions include holding the RMB 33.2–33.6 support zone but failing to break above RMB 34.7 on a sustained basis. Trading volume falls back to recent normal levels, with repeated turnover around RMB 34. This view is based on the share price moving back above short-term moving averages while fund flows remain volatile, RSI is strong, and STOCHRSI is elevated.
• Stronger rebound (medium subjective heuristic weight, approximately 30%; not a statistical probability): Price range of approximately RMB 34.7–36.2. Trigger conditions include a volume-supported break above RMB 34.7 followed by consecutive closes above that level, daily turnover remaining around RMB 9.0 billion or higher, and main funds no longer recording consecutive net outflows. If the stock subsequently breaks above RMB 35.3, the short-term focus could shift to approximately RMB 36.0–36.2, near the previous high and estimated Bollinger upper band.
• Weaker downside move (low-to-medium subjective heuristic weight, but cannot be ignored; not a statistical probability): Price range of approximately RMB 31.3–33.2. Trigger conditions include a break below RMB 33.2 accompanied by increased volume, or simultaneous weakness in the broader market and communications and power-equipment sectors. A further break below RMB 32.1 would weaken the short-term rebound structure and could lead to a retest of the RMB 31.3–31.7 area.

3. Fund-Flow and Liquidity Background

As of September 11, 2026, daily turnover was approximately RMB 8.984 billion, the turnover ratio was 7.78%, and trading volume was approximately 2.6552 million lots. Recent turnover ratios ranged from 3.70% to 7.78%, with both September 9 and September 11 reaching approximately 7.75% or higher, indicating active short-term position rotation. According to the company’s 2026 interim report, as of June 30, 2026, the ten largest shareholders collectively held approximately 37.25%, while controlling shareholder Zhongtian Technology Group held 22.68%. The ten largest shareholders also included Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, Cathay CSI All-Share Communications Equipment ETF, ChinaAMC CSI Grid Equipment Theme ETF, Fullgoal Innovation Technology Mixed Fund, GF Far-Sighted Select Mixed Fund, and the National Social Security Fund, among other institutional or institutional-channel holders. Because the shareholder data are approximately two and a half months old and holdings through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited and ETFs may change with market trading, this structure is only a medium-term ownership reference and cannot replace short-term fund-flow data. Current high turnover and trading value indicate relatively high short-term participation and active position rotation, so price volatility may remain elevated. If trading value expands but the share price repeatedly closes below RMB 34.3, attention should be paid to heavy-volume stagnation or selling pressure overhead.

Observable volume-confirmation signals: If subsequent daily turnover repeatedly reaches or exceeds approximately RMB 9.0 billion and the share price simultaneously holds above RMB 34.7, the short-term breakout may be considered volume-supported. If turnover expands but the share price repeatedly closes below RMB 34.3, heavy-volume stagnation or overhead selling pressure should be monitored.

4. Points to Monitor (Observation Framework Only, Not Trading Instructions)

• Observe whether the RMB 34.3–34.7 resistance zone can be decisively breached with increased turnover; this observation framework does not constitute a trading instruction.
• Observe whether the moving-average cluster at RMB 33.2–33.6 can support a pullback; this observation framework does not constitute a trading instruction.
• If RMB 32.1 is breached, monitor the next support band at RMB 31.3–31.7; this observation framework does not constitute a trading instruction.
• Monitor whether turnover repeatedly reaches approximately RMB 9.0 billion and coincides with the share price holding above RMB 34.7; this observation framework does not constitute a trading instruction.

The above scenario analysis is based on the September 11, 2026 closing data and calculations using historical prices and technical indicators. Short-term share prices will also be affected by news flow, fund flows, the broader market, and other factors. Technical indicators themselves have lagging effects and limitations. This analysis does not guarantee actual future performance and does not constitute a buy or sell recommendation. Investors should independently assess the latest market information and bear their own investment risks.

6. Industry Landscape and Competitor Analysis

6.1 Industry Conditions

Zhongtian Technology spans multiple industries, including power cables and transmission materials, submarine cables and marine engineering, optical fibers and optical cables and communications networks, new energy, and energy storage. It therefore cannot be evaluated using a single-industry framework. Common characteristics include high material-cost ratios, clear project-based operations and centralized procurement, and relatively high technical, certification, equipment, and engineering-track-record barriers for high-end products such as high-voltage submarine cables, flexible DC submarine cables, and specialty optical fibers.

6.2 Competitive Landscape

• Power cables and transmission materials: Ordinary low- and medium-voltage cables have many participants and intense price competition. Ultra-high-voltage conductors, high-voltage cables, submarine cables, and flexible DC submarine cables face technical, certification, equipment, engineering-experience, and regional delivery constraints, resulting in higher concentration than in ordinary cables. Zhongtian Technology’s 2025 grid-construction revenue was RMB 22.264 billion, with a gross margin of 14.92%, making it a scale-manufacturing business.
• Submarine cables and marine engineering: China’s high-end submarine-cable market has high technical and engineering barriers. Zhongtian Technology, Orient Cable, and Hengtong Optic-Electric are considered leading first-tier companies, while Hanlan Cable, Baosheng Science & Technology, and Qifan Cable are also expanding in submarine cables. Public research materials suggest that the leading three companies hold major shares of the high-voltage submarine-cable market, but statistical methodologies differ significantly across institutions, so a single-source precise share cannot be cited as official company data.
• Optical fibers, optical cables, and communications networks: The industry has experienced centralized operator procurement, price competition, and cyclical demand fluctuations. The traditional communications-infrastructure market is relatively mature, while AI computing power, data centers, high-speed copper cables, hollow-core fibers, and new optical-network products are emerging technology directions. Zhongtian Technology has advantages in integrated “preform–fiber–cable” production, communications-energy coordination, and overseas expansion, but traditional optical-communications revenue remains under pressure.
• New energy and energy storage: Competition in photovoltaic modules and certain auxiliary materials is intense, with significant price volatility and overcapacity pressure. The energy-storage systems market is growing rapidly, but there are many systems integrators; battery-cell costs, project tender prices, overseas certification, and after-sales capabilities affect profitability. Zhongtian Technology has synergies across cables, energy storage, photovoltaic EPC, and power-system integration, but its 2025 new-energy gross margin was only 5.56%.
• In 2025, marine-products revenue was RMB 6.349 billion, with a gross margin of 23.83%, while optical communications and networks generated revenue of RMB 7.370 billion with a gross margin of 22.58%. These were relatively high-margin businesses. Copper products had a gross margin of 2.17% and new energy 5.56%, weighing on overall margins.

6.3 Major Competitors

Zhongtian Technology has the highest degree of business overlap with Hengtong Optic-Electric, with both companies operating dual communications and energy businesses and maintaining overseas exposure. Compared with Orient Cable, Zhongtian Technology is more diversified, covering communications, integrated grid businesses, new energy, and energy storage. Compared with YOFC and FiberHome Technologies, Zhongtian Technology has greater advantages in power cables, submarine cables, and energy interconnection, although optical communications is not its sole core business. Its relative advantages lie in integrated “preform–fiber–cable” production, communications-energy synergies, submarine-cable and high-voltage transmission technology, and engineering-delivery capabilities. Its relative weaknesses are the high contribution from low-margin copper products, grid construction, and certain new-energy businesses, with overall gross margin declining from approximately 18.28% in 2022 to approximately 13.88% in 2025. The 2025 annual report retrospectively adjusted 2023 and 2024 data; historical gross- and net-margin comparisons should therefore follow the latest annual report’s retrospective methodology.

7. Risk Factors

• Raw-material cost and margin risk: Direct-material cost ratios for optical communications and networks, power transmission, marine products, new energy, and copper products were 78.34%, 91.77%, 87.60%, 86.65%, and 97.68%, respectively. Volatility in copper, aluminum, and other material prices, or intensifying tender-price competition, could further compress margins.
• Drag from low-margin businesses: In 2025, copper-products revenue was RMB 9.521 billion with a gross margin of 2.17%, while new-energy revenue was RMB 5.697 billion with a gross margin of 5.56%. If copper products, new energy, and ordinary cables remain a high proportion of the business mix, improvements in marine products and optical communications may not fully translate into higher overall profitability.
• Accounts receivable and inventory utilization risk: At the end of 2025, accounts receivable stood at RMB 15.198 billion and inventories at RMB 7.844 billion, up 37.15% year on year, with accounts receivable turnover days of approximately 101. Delays in centralized procurement and project-based collections from grid companies, operators, offshore wind projects, and engineering projects could increase bad-debt, impairment, and operating-cash-flow pressure.
• Litigation risk: Jiangsu Soho Jinjin Development Co., Ltd. has requested rescission of relevant contracts, repayment of approximately RMB 4.98 billion, and interest of approximately RMB 980 million in a contract dispute, involving approximately RMB 5.96 billion in total. The case is currently at the first-instance trial stage and no judgment has been issued. The company has not recognized a provision for the matter. The subsequent judgment could affect current-period profit or cash arrangements.
• Earnings-forecast and delivery risk: Institutional forecasts for 2026 net profit attributable to shareholders range from RMB 4.657 billion to RMB 7.637 billion, with the highest approximately 64% above the lowest. The 2026 interim report has not been audited, and first-half profit includes non-recurring items such as government grants and asset disposal gains. If optical-fiber and optical-cable prices, high-voltage submarine-cable deliveries, or AI communications demand fall short of expectations, actual results could be below market forecasts.
• Volatility in optical communications and submarine-cable businesses: Traditional optical communications has faced centralized operator procurement, price competition, and cyclical demand fluctuations, and the optical-communications business remains in a restructuring phase. Submarine-cable revenue and gross margin will also be affected by project progress, delivery mix, material costs, and the pace of offshore wind construction. Improvement in a single year’s deliveries may not be sustainable.
• Share-price volatility and ownership-structure risk: As of June 30, 2026, the number of shareholders had increased substantially from the first quarter, while the turnover ratio on September 11, 2026 was 7.78% and stochastic indicators were in overbought territory. If high turnover fails to keep the share price above RMB 34.7, consolidation or a pullback may occur. A total of 5.952 million shares under the third employee stock ownership plan have met unlocking conditions, and subsequent disposal may create temporary supply pressure.
• Risk that the repurchase falls short of expectations: The sixth repurchase plan has a total funding size of RMB 200 million–400 million. As of August 31, 2026, cumulative payments were RMB 59.5367 million, and implementation was still ongoing. The repurchase has not been completed, and the shares are intended for an employee stock ownership plan or equity incentives rather than cancellation. Its direct effect on total shares and EPS is therefore limited, while the subsequent implementation pace and specific incentive arrangements remain uncertain.

8. Conclusion and Outlook

The company’s growth drivers mainly include high-voltage submarine cables, optical fibers and optical cables, specialty optical fibers, high-speed copper cables, and AI communications demand. It also benefits from grid construction, marine-energy interconnection, and overseas-market expansion. In the first half of 2026, revenue, profit, and gross margin improved simultaneously, indicating that delivery of higher-margin businesses and recovery in optical-communications conditions are contributing more strongly to results. If improvements in order delivery, product pricing, and the business mix continue, the earnings center could rise from 2025 levels.

The quality and sustainability of growth require attention. The company still has a relatively high proportion of grid construction, copper products, and new-energy revenue, while manufacturing gross margin was only 13.55% in 2025. In addition, accounts receivable, inventories, and project-based operations mean that whether profit growth can translate into stable cash flow remains to be observed. Institutional forecasts differ significantly from actual results: the highest and lowest 2026 earnings forecasts differ by approximately 64%. Future results are therefore sensitive to optical-fiber and optical-cable prices, high-voltage submarine-cable deliveries, AI communications demand, and changes in non-recurring items.

As of September 11, 2026, the share price implied a trailing P/E of approximately 31.63x and a P/E excluding non-recurring items of approximately 34.10x. Forward valuation based on institutional earnings forecasts is lower than valuation based on 2025 actual earnings, but valuation absorption still depends on earnings delivery. Whether the share price can continue strengthening in the short term should be assessed together with the RMB 34.3–34.7 resistance zone, the RMB 33.2–33.6 moving-average support zone, and changes in volume and fund flows. Technical signals cannot replace fundamental validation.

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