ZTBH(SZ:000957) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-09-11 00:01Core Viewpoint - Zhongtong Bus has achieved significant growth in both performance and sales through continuous expansion into overseas markets, with notable increases in revenue and profit margins [3][4][10]. Sales Performance - In August 2025, Zhongtong Bus sold 1,052 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 10.5%, while total sales for the first eight months reached 7,904 vehicles, up 2.21% [3][6]. - Large vehicle sales in August reached 666 units, a 61.26% increase year-on-year, while medium and light vehicle sales saw declines [4][6]. - The company reported a total of 4,976 large vehicles sold in the first eight months, reflecting a 7.1% increase [4][6]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Zhongtong Bus achieved revenue of 3.941 billion yuan, a 43.02% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 190 million yuan, up 71.61% [4][10]. - Domestic revenue was 1.184 billion yuan, a 29.16% increase, while international revenue reached 2.757 billion yuan, growing by 49.94% [10][11]. - The proportion of international revenue in total revenue rose to 69.96%, an increase of 3.23 percentage points from the previous year [5][11]. Market Strategy - The company is focusing on optimizing its market structure and has made significant strides in exporting new energy buses, which are becoming a key driver of growth [7][9]. - A recent shipment of 250 buses to Burkina Faso marks a significant milestone in Zhongtong's overseas expansion efforts [7][8]. Research and Development - Zhongtong Bus increased its R&D expenditure to 125 million yuan, a 44.68% rise year-on-year, focusing on new product development and advanced technology research [14]. - The company holds 502 valid patents, including 152 invention patents, and has received 22 new patent authorizations in the first half of 2025 [14]. Share Buyback - The company announced a share buyback plan with a total amount not less than 600 million yuan and not exceeding 1.2 billion yuan, with approximately 70 million yuan already spent by the end of August [14][15]. - Since the initiation of the buyback, the company's stock price has increased by approximately 9.3% [16].