Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-18 02:59Group 1 - Bank of America Securities downgraded BYD Electronics (00285) rating from "Buy" to "Neutral" due to intense competition from Lens Technology (300433) in the iPhone casing and smartphone assembly business starting in the second half of this year, which may negatively impact already weak consumer electronics sales [1] - The firm expects a compound annual growth rate of 36% in BYD Electronics' automotive business revenue from 2024 to 2027, supported by rapid penetration of ADAS from the parent company BYD Company (01211), partially offsetting the negative impact [1] - The earnings forecast for BYD Electronics for 2025 to 2027 has been lowered by 1% to 11% to reflect risks in the smartphone business [1] Group 2 - Due to intensified competition leading to slower profit growth, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14 times (below historical average) is considered reasonable [1] - This month, the stock price increased by 21% due to higher market expectations for BYD Electronics' AI server liquid cooling business, with a projected P/E ratio of 13 times for 2026 deemed reasonable, aligning with the cyclical level over the past three years [1]