招商证券:首予曹操出行“增持”评级 Robotaxi拓展成长空间
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-22 08:22

Core Viewpoint - Caocao Travel (02643) is a ride-hailing platform empowered by Geely Group, maintaining a strong second position in market share, with a projected CAGR of 39% from 2022 to 2024, and plans for a successful listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2025, marking a new phase of expansion and technological upgrades [1] Group 1: Business Model and Competitive Advantage - Caocao Travel operates the largest customized ride-hailing fleet in China, leveraging Geely Group's manufacturing and service support to build differentiated competitive advantages, significantly reducing supply-side costs and increasing driver income [2] - The company attracts quality drivers through stable order volumes and a standardized management system, while its brand recognition and differentiated service experiences enhance user loyalty [2] Group 2: Future Growth Potential - The company is accelerating penetration into lower-tier markets, planning to enter 27 new cities by mid-2025 through sales of customized vehicles to local partners, with further expansion into high-tier markets expected to increase market share [3] - Profitability is anticipated to improve as the cost of customized vehicles is optimized, with potential for increased commission rates and better user subsidy efficiency, positioning Caocao Travel favorably against industry leaders like Didi [3] Group 3: Autonomous Driving - In February 2025, Caocao Travel will launch its autonomous driving platform, integrating Geely Group's "Qianli Haohan" Robotaxi solution, transitioning from technology validation to scenario-based operations [4] - The core advantage of the autonomous driving business lies in its unique "smart manufacturing + smart driving + smart operation" model, with plans to initiate commercial operations for unmanned driving by 2027, indicating strong potential in the Robotaxi sector [4]