Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-14 14:49Core Viewpoint - Geely Automobile reported a strong performance in the first half of 2023, with significant growth in revenue and a notable increase in core profit, despite a decline in net profit attributable to shareholders [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Geely's revenue exceeded 150 billion yuan, reaching 150.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 9.29 billion yuan, down 14% year-on-year [1]. - Core net profit, excluding foreign exchange gains and losses, was 6.66 billion yuan, up 102% year-on-year [1]. - Gross profit increased to 24.7 billion yuan, with a gross margin of 16.4% [1]. - Total cash level rose to 58.8 billion yuan [1]. Sales Performance - Geely sold 1.409 million vehicles in the first half of the year, a 47% increase, with a market share surpassing 10% for the first time [2][4]. - New energy vehicle (NEV) sales surged to approximately 725,000 units, a 126% increase, with a domestic market penetration rate of 51% [2][4]. - The Galaxy series performed exceptionally well, with sales of about 548,000 units, up 232% [4]. - The company adjusted its annual sales target from 2.71 million to 3 million units, achieving 54.9% of the new target by the end of July [4]. Strategic Developments - Geely is advancing its "Return to One Geely" strategy, focusing on resource integration and operational efficiency, resulting in a decrease in sales and administrative expense ratios by 16% and 26%, respectively [5][9]. - The merger between Zeekr and Lynk & Co is expected to enhance financial performance and operational synergies, with Zeekr achieving operational profit for the first time in Q2 [5][9]. - The merger aims to strengthen Geely's competitiveness in the smart new energy sector, covering various powertrain forms and market segments [9][10]. Challenges and Areas for Improvement - Geely faces challenges in overseas markets, with export sales declining by 8% to over 180,000 units, despite a 146% increase in NEV exports [11][12]. - The average sales revenue per vehicle decreased by 1.4 million yuan to 96,000 yuan, and the gross margin slightly fell by 0.3 percentage points to 16.4% [13]. - Brand building remains a challenge, with a need for improved user experience and customer engagement [14].