0949 GMT - SMIC's high depreciation cost could be a near-term constraint, DBS analyst Jim Au says in a research note. "Depreciation from capacity build-out is now the dominant swing factor for gross margin, and this effect is likely to persist into 2026," the analyst says. The analyst expects SMIC's margins to be in the high-teens and low-20s range until its new capacity reaches steadier yields and absorption, he says. DBS expects SMIC to keep reallocating capacity toward tighter segments and differentiated platforms, supporting its utilization and product mix even as standard products remain competitive. SMIC's H shares ended at HK$69.80. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)
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