Ge Long Hui·2025-10-19 04:35Core Viewpoint - Fuyao's revenue in 3Q25 increased by 18.9% YoY, with mixed regional performance; domestic automotive glass sales slightly missed expectations while overseas revenue showed strong growth momentum [1][2] Financial Performance - 3Q25 revenue reached RMB 11.85 billion, with a 2.7% sequential increase from 2Q; domestic automotive glass sales rose by 16.2% YoY to RMB 5.8 billion, slightly below estimates due to lower-than-expected domestic PV output growth [2] - Overseas automotive glass revenue grew approximately 29% YoY, driven by robust export demand and new capacity ramp-up in the US [2] - Attributable net income increased by 14.1% YoY to RMB 2.3 billion, modestly below estimates due to higher foreign exchange losses and tax expenses [1] Margin Analysis - Gross margin in 3Q25 slightly declined by 0.6 percentage points QoQ to 37.9%, primarily due to higher domestic OEM rebates and reduced profitability in the US [3] - The improved product structure led to an 8% YoY increase in automotive glass average selling price (ASP) in 3Q25 [2] Overseas Operations - SAM's revenue in 3Q25 fell 53% YoY to EUR 24.6 million, largely due to a high base from customer recoveries in 3Q24; excluding this impact, revenue declined by 19% YoY [4] - US base revenue grew by 4% QoQ to US$303 million, marking three consecutive quarters of growth [4] Leadership Transition - Founder Cho Tak Wong's early resignation as Chairman is viewed as a planned family transition, with his son CAO Hui assuming the role immediately; this shift is part of the company's strategy to optimize governance and mitigate keyman risks [6][8] - Post-resignation, Cho Tak Wong will remain as a lifetime honorary chairman and board member, transitioning to a strategic advisory role [6] Valuation - The company maintains its 2025-26 net income forecasts at RMB 9.32 billion and RMB 10 billion, respectively; despite potential near-term share price fluctuations due to leadership changes, the long-term core story remains intact [7][8]