Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2][5] Core Views - The company has shown significant growth in Q1, with revenue reaching 72.495 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 5.672 billion yuan, up 263.6% year-on-year [9] - The gross margin improved to 15.8%, reflecting a 0.2 percentage point increase, driven by record sales, growth in the new energy sector, product mix optimization, and scale effects [9] - The company aims to fully integrate its brands under the "One Geely" strategy, enhancing resource synergy and competitiveness in the passenger vehicle market [9] Financial Forecasts and Investment Recommendations - Adjusted revenue and gross margin forecasts predict EPS for 2025-2027 to be 1.36, 1.54, and 1.94 yuan respectively, with a target price set at 20.40 yuan [2] - The company is expected to achieve a revenue of 305.782 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 27.3% [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 13.716 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 17.5% [4] Key Financial Information - The company reported a revenue of 179.204 billion yuan for 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 21.1% [4] - The gross profit for 2023 was 27.415 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 15.3% [4] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was 5.308 billion yuan, with a net margin of 3.0% [4] Sales Performance - The company sold a total of 703,800 vehicles in Q1, marking a 47.9% increase year-on-year, with new energy vehicle sales reaching 339,200 units, up 135.4% [9] - The penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the domestic market reached 52.2%, exceeding the industry average [9] Strategic Developments - The company is advancing its "Taizhou Declaration," focusing on its core automotive business and plans to privatize and integrate the Zeekr brand to enhance operational efficiency [9]

Core Viewpoint - Geely Automobile is confident in achieving or exceeding its annual sales targets, with a strong performance in Q1 2025, showcasing significant revenue and profit growth driven by improved profitability in new energy vehicles and effective cost control [2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Geely reported total revenue of 72.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.67 billion yuan, up 264% [2]. - The gross profit for Q1 reached 11.4 billion yuan, reflecting a 26% increase year-on-year, with a gross margin of 15.8%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous year [2]. Sales and Market Strategy - Geely's Q1 sales reached 703,800 units, marking a historical high and a 48% year-on-year increase, achieving 26% of its annual target of 2.71 million units [3]. - The company plans to accelerate its product launch strategy, focusing on both fuel and new energy vehicles, with multiple new models set to be introduced in 2025 [3][4]. Product Development - Geely's new fuel vehicle, the fourth-generation Boyue L, has been launched with a price range of 92,900 to 119,900 yuan, emphasizing intelligent features [4]. - The Geely Galaxy brand aims to introduce five new products in 2025, including two SUVs and three sedans, targeting annual sales of one million units [4]. Cost Control and Efficiency - Geely has implemented significant cost control measures, with sales and administrative expense ratios decreasing by 2.1 and 0.6 percentage points, respectively [2]. - The company has initiated a strategic integration process under the "Taizhou Declaration," focusing on brand, supply chain, and operational efficiencies, which has begun to yield positive results [6][9]. Brand Integration and Market Position - The merger of Zeekr and Lynk & Co has led to improved financial performance for Zeekr, with Q1 revenues of 22 billion yuan and a gross margin of 19.1% [6][7]. - The "One Geely" strategy aims to eliminate redundant investments and enhance operational efficiency, positively impacting the company's stock performance [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - Geely Auto is highlighted as a successful case of transformation among traditional car manufacturers during the current automotive industry shift, achieving significant sales growth and profitability [1][2]. Sales Performance - In April, Geely Auto achieved a 53% year-on-year sales growth, selling 230,000 vehicles, and a 0.8% increase from the previous month, ranking second among traditional car manufacturers [1]. - In Q1 2025, Geely's total sales reached a record high of 704,000 units, with a 48% year-on-year increase, and 48% of these were new energy vehicles [3][4]. Financial Performance - Geely's revenue for Q1 2025 grew by 24.5% to 72.495 billion yuan, while net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 263.6% to 5.672 billion yuan [4][5]. - The gross profit margin improved by 0.2 percentage points to 15.8%, indicating effective cost management despite rising sales [8]. Brand Strategy - The launch of the "Geely Galaxy" brand has significantly contributed to sales, with nearly 260,000 units sold in the quarter, marking a 214% increase [5][6]. - The integration of the Lynk & Co brand into Zeekr has enhanced brand premium capabilities, with Zeekr's total sales increasing by 21.1% to 114,000 units in Q1 [6][9]. Market Position - Geely is positioned as a leading player in the new energy vehicle market, with a domestic penetration rate exceeding 50% [3][12]. - The company is focusing on a unified brand strategy to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency in a challenging market environment [9][19]. Future Outlook - Geely plans to continue investing in smart driving technologies and aims to expand its global presence, although its export growth has been slower than expected [15][16][17]. - The company is expected to maintain its profitability and growth trajectory by leveraging its multi-brand strategy and enhancing operational synergies [11][18].

Group 1 - Geely has achieved remarkable results in its transformation of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), with expectations for further acceleration in profitability and NEV launches in 2025 [1][2] - The product matrix has been strengthened, with brands like Zeekr, Galaxy, and Lynk & Co. collaborating to enhance sales in the mid-to-high-end market [1][2] - Geely's sales in overseas markets are making breakthroughs, with a goal of reaching an annual NEV penetration rate of 50.0%-55.0% in 2025 [2][3] Group 2 - In 1Q2025, Geely's revenue rose by 24.5% year-on-year to RMB72.5 billion, with a gross profit margin (GPM) increase of 0.2 percentage points to 15.8% [1] - The net profit attributable to the parent company surged by 321.6% year-on-year to RMB5.87 billion, driven by the success of the NEV transformation [1] - The sales of the high-end Zeekr brand reached 41,403 units, up 25.2% year-on-year, while the Galaxy Series saw sales soar by 571.1% year-on-year to 259,709 units in 1Q2025 [1] Group 3 - Geely's "One Geely" strategy is reshaping competitiveness and aims to develop various brands, enhancing supply chain synergy and capacity sharing [2][3] - In 2H2025, Geely plans to strategically expand its three major brands across various markets, launching more models globally to drive overseas sales [3] - Monthly export sales in 1Q2025 were 29,587 units, up 2.0% year-on-year, with tailored approaches for different global markets [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Geely Automobile is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The report expresses an optimistic outlook for Geely Automobile's performance in Q1 2025, driven by the launch of several key models, which supports a positive sales and operational performance forecast for the entire year [2] - The company's brand structure is considered reasonable and clear, with expectations for continued revenue and net profit growth as the "Smart Geely 2025" strategy is gradually implemented [7] - The report anticipates Geely's net profit for 2025-2027 to be 16.3 billion RMB, 18.2 billion RMB, and 23.7 billion RMB respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.62 RMB, 1.81 RMB, and 2.35 RMB [7] Financial Summary - In Q1 2025, Geely's sales reached 704,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 48%, with revenue of 72.5 billion RMB, up 25% year-on-year, and a net profit of 5.67 billion RMB, reflecting a 264% increase year-on-year [7] - The company plans to launch 10 new energy models in 2025, with a sales target of 2.71 million units, including 1.5 million units from new energy vehicles [7] - The financial projections indicate a significant increase in revenue from 240.2 billion RMB in 2024 to 321.8 billion RMB in 2025, representing a growth rate of 34% [9]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside in the stock price [6][7]. Core Insights - The company reported significant growth in Q1 2025, with revenue reaching 72.495 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and a net profit of 5.67 billion RMB, up 264% year-on-year, exceeding expectations [7][9]. - The company is accelerating its electric vehicle transformation, with a notable increase in sales of its new energy vehicle brands, which accounted for 48.2% of total sales in Q1, up 18 percentage points year-on-year [9]. - The company is pursuing a strategic integration of its automotive business, including a proposed privatization of its brand Zeekr, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs [9]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates in the automotive industry, with a current H-share price of 19.24 HKD and a market capitalization of approximately 135.241 billion RMB [2]. Recent Performance - In Q1 2025, the company sold 703,800 vehicles, a 48% increase year-on-year, with new energy vehicle sales rising by 135% [9]. - The overall gross margin for Q1 was 15.8%, reflecting a slight improvement [9]. Financial Projections - Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 13.2 billion RMB, 17.6 billion RMB, and 21.8 billion RMB, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 44%, 30%, and 24% [7][9]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same years are forecasted to be 1.35 RMB, 1.75 RMB, and 2.2 RMB, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 13, 10, and 8 [7][9].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside in the stock price [6][7]. Core Insights - The company reported significant growth in Q1 2025, with revenue reaching 72.495 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and a net profit of 5.67 billion RMB, up 264% year-on-year, exceeding expectations [7][9]. - The company is accelerating its electric vehicle transformation, with a notable increase in sales of its new energy vehicle brands, which accounted for 48.2% of total sales in Q1, up 18 percentage points year-on-year [9]. - The company is pursuing a strategic integration of its automotive business, including a plan to privatize its brand Zeekr, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs [9]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates in the automotive industry, with a current H-share price of 19.24 HKD and a market capitalization of approximately 135.241 billion RMB [2]. Recent Performance - In Q1 2025, the company sold 703,800 vehicles, a 48% increase year-on-year, with new energy vehicle sales rising by 135% [9]. - The overall gross margin for Q1 was 15.8%, reflecting a slight improvement [9]. Financial Projections - Expected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 13.2 billion RMB, 17.6 billion RMB, and 21.8 billion RMB, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 44%, 30%, and 24% [7][9]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same years are forecasted at 1.35 RMB, 1.75 RMB, and 2.2 RMB, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 13, 10, and 8 [7][9]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on integrating its automotive operations to improve quality and efficiency, with an anticipated overall benefit exceeding 5% post-integration [9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2][9] Core Views - The company reported strong performance in Q1 2025, with revenue of 72.495 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.672 billion yuan, up 263.6% year-on-year [3][6] - The "One Geely" plan is progressing smoothly, with significant growth in the Galaxy brand's sales contributing to overall revenue growth [6] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: - 2023A: 179.846 billion yuan - 2024A: 240.194 billion yuan - 2025E: 318.690 billion yuan - 2026E: 383.448 billion yuan - 2027E: 430.228 billion yuan - Year-on-year growth rates are projected at 21%, 34%, 33%, 20%, and 12% respectively [2] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted as: - 2023A: 5.166 billion yuan - 2024A: 16.632 billion yuan - 2025E: 13.385 billion yuan - 2026E: 16.763 billion yuan - 2027E: 19.556 billion yuan - Year-on-year growth rates are projected at 1%, 222%, -20%, 25%, and 17% respectively [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) estimates are: - 2023A: 0.51 yuan - 2024A: 1.65 yuan - 2025E: 1.33 yuan - 2026E: 1.66 yuan - 2027E: 1.94 yuan [2] Sales and Profitability - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 15.78%, an increase of 0.15 percentage points year-on-year, while the expense ratio decreased by 2.61 percentage points to approximately 11.55% [6] - The Galaxy brand's sales reached 260,000 units in Q1 2025, showing a year-on-year increase of 574.1% [6] Market Position and Future Outlook - The company is actively pursuing the privatization of Zeekr to enhance operational efficiency and cost reduction [6] - Upcoming model launches, such as the Lynk 900 and Starry 8, are expected to contribute positively to sales in Q2 2025 [6] - The company maintains a positive outlook on revenue and profit growth, with projected revenues of 318.69 billion yuan, 383.45 billion yuan, and 430.23 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [6]

Core Viewpoint - Company is expected to benefit from the integration and release of profit elasticity, leading to an upward revision of net profit estimates for 2025 and 2026 by 15.5% and 6.1% to 16.2 billion and 17.6 billion CNY respectively, with a target price increase of 23.5% to 26.00 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 31.7% from the current stock price [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 72.5 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 25%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.67 billion CNY, a significant year-on-year increase of 264%, aligning with the bank's expectations [2] - The revenue growth was driven by strong sales and the consolidation of Lynk & Co, with passenger vehicle sales increasing by 48% year-on-year to 703,800 units, including 339,000 units of new energy vehicles, which accounted for over 50% of total sales [3] Group 2: Profitability Improvement - The company's gross margin improved by 0.2 percentage points year-on-year to 15.8%, attributed to the scale effects of the new energy business and the GEA modular architecture reducing manufacturing costs [4] - The integration of Lynk & Co and Zeekr has led to enhanced cost control, with selling and administrative expense ratios decreasing by 2.1 percentage points and 0.6 percentage points to 5.0% and 1.9% respectively [4] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - The "One Geely" strategy has accelerated brand integration and resource focus, showing initial effects in Q1 2025, with clearer brand positioning and significant scale effects in supply chain and production capacity [5] - The company is establishing a competitive advantage in global markets, particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, while leveraging brand synergies with Lynk & Co, Zeekr, and Volvo to penetrate the European market [5]

Group 1 - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of 72.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 5.67 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 263.4%, exceeding the performance forecast median [1] - Total sales for Q1 reached 704,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 48.0% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.5%; the average selling price (ASP) per vehicle was 103,000 yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.8% due to price competition and an increase in the proportion of lower-priced Geely brand sales [1] - The gross margin for Q1 was 15.8%, a year-on-year increase of 0.2 percentage points, primarily due to scale effects and improved profitability of new energy products [1] Group 2 - The company achieved significant cost control, with sales, R&D, and administrative expense ratios for Q1 at 5.0%, 4.6%, and 2.0%, respectively, showing year-on-year decreases of 2.1, 0.0, and 0.5 percentage points [1] - Other income for Q1 was 3.59 billion yuan, with year-on-year increases of 753.4% and 1613.1%, mainly attributed to foreign exchange gains [1] - After excluding other income and share-based payment expenses, the net profit for Q1 was 2.44 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 84.3%, with overall profit per vehicle at 2,900 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 59.1% [1] Group 3 - The company announced plans to acquire all issued shares of Zeekr, further implementing the "Taizhou Declaration" to focus on the automotive main business, enhance resource utilization efficiency, and strengthen its global competitiveness in the smart new energy vehicle sector [2] - The company maintains its net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 at 14.2 billion, 19.6 billion, and 27.1 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 11, 8, and 6 times, maintaining a "buy" rating for Geely Automobile [2]