招银国际：途虎业绩扎实、卓越管理能力带来市场份额显著提升，维持“买入”评级 目标价23港元

Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International highlights Tuhu-W's (9690) strong management capabilities, which enable the company to achieve steady growth and significant market share gains despite industry headwinds [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Tuhu reported revenue of 7.88 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 11%, with growth accelerating compared to 2024 [1] - Adjusted net profit reached 410 million RMB, up 15% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations [1] - The adjusted total operating expense ratio was 22.4%, continuing a trend of optimization [1] - Free cash flow improved by 32.2% to 350 million RMB compared to the same period last year [1] - As of the end of the reporting period, Tuhu had over 7.5 billion RMB in cash reserves, indicating strong financial health [1] Market Position and Expansion - Tuhu's workshop store network expanded to 7,205 locations by June 30, 2025, a 14% increase year-on-year, maintaining industry leadership [2] - The store network covers 320 prefecture-level administrative regions and 1,855 county-level regions across all provincial-level areas except for Macau and Taiwan, achieving a 70% coverage rate in counties with over 20,000 passenger vehicles [2] Supply Chain and Operational Efficiency - Tuhu has significantly invested in supply chain automation, with the launch of the first fully automated retail warehouse in Guangzhou, reducing labor costs by 60% and achieving 2.5 times the efficiency of traditional warehousing [4] - The next-day delivery rate for Tuhu logistics improved to 83%, while fulfillment costs decreased by 0.5 percentage points [4] Support for Franchisees - In response to market conditions, Tuhu increased support for franchise workshop stores, launching initiatives such as "10 Billion Subsidy, 10,000 Stores Together" and "Tuhu New Youth" to enhance competitiveness [4] - Approximately 90% of Tuhu workshop stores operating for over six months remained profitable, with same-store fulfillment user numbers growing by over 7% year-on-year [5]