Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-10 23:27Core Viewpoint - The recent financial reports from leading Chinese private car manufacturers, BYD, Geely, and Great Wall Motors, reveal record-high revenues and profits, highlighting their strong market positions despite external challenges like the US-China tariff war [2][4][15]. Financial Performance - BYD reported a revenue of 777.1 billion yuan in 2024, a 29.02% increase from 2023, with a net profit of 420.5 billion yuan, up 34% year-on-year [5][6]. - Geely's revenue reached 240.2 billion yuan, a 34.03% increase, with a net profit of 166.3 billion yuan, marking a significant rise of 213.32% compared to the previous year [5][6]. - Great Wall Motors achieved a revenue of 202.2 billion yuan, a 16.73% increase, and a net profit of 126.9 billion yuan, reflecting an 80.76% growth [5][6]. Market Capitalization - As of April 9, 2024, the market capitalizations of BYD, Great Wall, and Geely were approximately 986.5 billion yuan, 196.9 billion yuan, and 144.3 billion Hong Kong dollars, respectively, totaling around 1.32 trillion yuan [4]. Profitability Metrics - BYD has the highest revenue among the three, exceeding the combined revenue of Geely and Great Wall by 334.7 billion yuan, despite having the lowest net profit margin at 5.35% [6][7]. - Geely boasts the highest net profit margin at 6.99%, significantly improved from 2.75% in 2023, while Great Wall's net profit margin stands at 6.28% [7][8]. R&D Investment - The three companies collectively invested 729 billion yuan in R&D, surpassing their total profits of 695 billion yuan, with BYD leading at 532 billion yuan [13][14]. - BYD's R&D expenditure represents 6.85% of its revenue, while Great Wall and Geely's R&D expenditures are 4.59% and 4.3%, respectively [13][14]. Sales and Market Strategy - BYD sold 4.27 million vehicles in 2024, while Geely and Great Wall sold over 3 million and 1.23 million vehicles, respectively [8][10]. - Great Wall's focus on high-end models has led to a single-vehicle profit exceeding 10,000 yuan, benefiting from a 25.1% share of sales in vehicles priced above 200,000 yuan [10][15]. Overseas Market Performance - BYD's overseas sales reached 417,200 units, a 71.9% increase, contributing 2.219 billion yuan to its revenue, while Great Wall's overseas sales were 454,100 units, with 802.59 million yuan in revenue [11][12]. - Geely's overseas sales were 414,500 units, with an estimated revenue of around 443 million yuan, accounting for approximately 18.5% of its total revenue [12]. Conclusion - The impressive financial results of BYD, Geely, and Great Wall Motors underscore their resilience and strategic positioning in the competitive automotive market, showcasing their ability to innovate and adapt in challenging economic conditions [15].