IAT(SZ:300825) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-04-25 02:34Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 971 million yuan for 2024, with a net loss of 133 million yuan, while the first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 268 million yuan and a net profit of 12.39 million yuan [1] - The primary reason for the net profit pressure is intense competition in the domestic automotive industry, leading to lower profit margins on existing orders and a decline in gross margin [1] - The company's overseas revenue surged to 111 million yuan in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 188.89% [1] Overseas Expansion Strategy - In response to domestic competition, the company adopted a "technology + supply chain" strategy for international expansion, establishing subsidiaries and branches in various regions to build a global R&D and service network [1][2] - The company has made significant progress in the Japanese market, achieving a closed-loop industrial chain for automotive design, supply chain support, and vehicle exports [2] - By the end of 2024, the company secured a contract worth approximately 470 million yuan for the production of AIM EVM vehicles and has entered into a project cooperation agreement with Nissan (China) [2][3] Financial Performance and Profitability - The company has signed framework agreements with several vehicle manufacturers in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, with some orders already in place, contributing to stable future revenue [3] - The gross margin for overseas business stands at 33.03%, significantly higher than the domestic margin of 19.06%, indicating that international expansion could enhance overall profitability [3] Technological Innovation - The company significantly increased its R&D investment, reaching 117 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 164.96% [4] - AI technologies have been integrated into various stages of automotive design and development, including the launch of an AI tool for automotive styling and CAD applications based on large language models [4] - Future plans include the development of a subscription-based AI industrial design platform to support automotive design and development [4] Future Outlook - The company aims to continue its focus on technological innovation and the execution of its "AI-enabled automotive design" and "technology + supply chain" strategies, promoting internationalization, technological advancement, and digital transformation [5]