西南证券：给予常熟汽饰买入评级

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights that Changshu Automotive Trim's (常熟汽饰) revenue growth is driven by its expanding new energy vehicle (NEV) business, despite facing profit pressure due to declining investment income and gross margin [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 2.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.18%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 216 million yuan, down 15.63% year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit of 174 million yuan, down 29.71% year-on-year [1]. - For Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.442 billion yuan, with quarter-on-quarter growth of 9.83% and year-on-year growth of 7.84%. The net profit for the same period was 129 million yuan, showing a quarter-on-quarter decline of 15.36% but a year-on-year increase of 46.69% [1]. Business Growth - The NEV sales ratio exceeded 51.15% in the first half of 2025, an increase of 18.65 percentage points year-on-year, making it a core growth driver. This growth is attributed to deepening collaborations with leading new energy vehicle manufacturers like Leap Motor and Xiaomi [2]. - New production bases in Jinhua and Wuhu Jiangbei commenced operations in the first half of 2025, enhancing regional supply chain efficiency. The upcoming completion of factories in Zhaoqing, Hefei, and Anqing in 2024 will further support the expansion of order delivery capacity [2]. Research and Development - The company increased its R&D expenditure to 124 million yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year growth of 23.31%. This increase is primarily due to advancements in NEV smart cockpit development and lightweight composite materials [3]. - The company holds a total of 46 invention patents, 473 utility model patents, 12 design patents, and 28 software copyrights, showcasing its commitment to innovation and technology development [3]. Profit Forecast and Investment Recommendation - The company is projected to have an EPS of 1.23 yuan, 1.58 yuan, and 1.82 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.66% for net profit over the three years. The recommendation remains a "buy" [3].