SERES(SH:601127) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-10-14 01:04Core Viewpoint - Seres Group is set to become the first luxury new energy vehicle company to achieve dual listing in both A-share and H-share markets, with updated financial data and a strengthened partnership with Huawei [1][5]. Financial Performance - Seres reported a slight revenue decline in the first half of 2025 due to a 42.5% year-on-year drop in electric vehicle sales in the first three months, attributed to consumer anticipation for new models [8][9]. - Despite the sales dip, the company achieved a net profit of 2.9 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a significant recovery after four years of losses [8][9]. - The gross profit margin for vehicle sales increased from 6.9% in 2023 to 26.5% by mid-2025, positioning Seres at the top of domestic listed automakers in terms of profitability [9]. Research and Development - Seres plans to significantly increase its R&D spending, which is projected to rise from 4.7% of revenue to a higher percentage in the coming years, although it currently lags behind competitors like Li Auto and BYD [3][4]. - The company has established a technological "moat" through consistent investment in R&D over nine years, with a focus on its Super Range Extender system, which boasts a thermal efficiency of 44.8% [3][4]. Product Development and Market Position - The launch of the AITO brand's new models, including the M9, M8, M7, and M5, has contributed to a cumulative delivery of over 800,000 units, with the M9 leading its price segment [4]. - Seres has a production capacity of approximately 600,000 units per year, supporting its commitment to rapid market entry and volume growth [4]. Strategic Partnerships - The partnership with Huawei has been emphasized, with Seres acknowledging that collaboration has significantly boosted its business and profitability [5][6]. - Seres has formalized its procurement relationship with Huawei, focusing on marketing and sales support without profit-sharing arrangements [5][7]. New Business Ventures - Seres has introduced a "robotics" concept, indicating a strategic move into the field of embodied intelligence, with plans for collaboration with ByteDance's Volcano Engine to develop intelligent robotics [10][11]. - The company aims to leverage its automotive industry expertise to create a new growth avenue through robotics, supported by its existing technological capabilities and partnerships [12].