Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-05 07:20Core Viewpoint - Weichai Power (000338) is viewed as a top pick in the industrial sector for 2026 by Morgan Stanley, highlighting its strong market position and leadership continuity despite management changes [1] Group 1: Management and Leadership - Concerns regarding a potential strategic disconnect between Weichai Power and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (000951) due to the retirement of founder and former chairman Tan Xuguang in August 2024 have been alleviated with the appointment of former executive Wang Zhijian as chairman of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, the parent company of both [1] Group 2: Market Demand and Performance - Heavy truck demand in China remains robust as of November, indicating a concentrated demand in the second half of the year, with significant growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck sales [1] - Weichai Power holds a leading position in the LNG heavy-duty truck engine market, with a long-term market share exceeding 60%, and a core market share of over 50% from January to April 2025 [1] Group 3: Competitive Position - In the high-power gas engine market (over 500 horsepower), Weichai Power commands a 42% market share, significantly outperforming competitors such as Cummins, FAW Jiefang, and Yuchai Group [1] - Weichai Power supplies 70%-90% of the core power for the top three heavy truck brands in the domestic natural gas sales ranking, solidifying its position as a key supplier for leading heavy truck manufacturers [1]