GEELY AUTO(HK:00175) ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2024-11-15 06:58Investment Rating - Buy (Maintained) [1] Core Views - Geely Auto's Q3 2024 performance met expectations, with a strong new product cycle driving growth [1] - Revenue in Q3 2024 reached RMB 60.378 billion, up 20.50% YoY, with net profit of RMB 2.455 billion, up 92.40% YoY [1] - The Galaxy brand and exports contributed significantly to revenue growth, with Galaxy E5 driving a 51.54% YoY increase in sales [1] - Zeekr's gross margin improved significantly, contributing to stable profitability for the group [1] - The company expects continued growth in Q4 2024 and 2025, driven by new models like the Galaxy L6/L7 and the StarShip 7 [1] Financial Performance Revenue and Profit - 2024E revenue is projected at RMB 216.289 billion, up 20% YoY, with net profit of RMB 16.209 billion, up 214% YoY [1] - 2025E revenue is expected to reach RMB 263.751 billion, with net profit of RMB 12.175 billion [1] - 2026E revenue is forecasted at RMB 311.402 billion, with net profit of RMB 14.540 billion [1] Key Financial Ratios - 2024E ROE is projected at 18%, with a P/E ratio of 8.0x [1] - 2025E ROE is expected to be 12%, with a P/E ratio of 10.6x [1] - 2026E ROE is forecasted at 13%, with a P/E ratio of 8.9x [1] Product and Market Performance - Galaxy brand sales in Q3 2024 reached 72,300 units, up 110.95% YoY, driven by the Galaxy E5 [1] - Exports in Q3 2024 totaled 116,600 units, up 60.25% YoY [1] - The average selling price (ASP) in Q3 2024 was RMB 130,000, up 0.58% YoY [1] Future Outlook - The company plans to launch new models, including the Galaxy L6/L7 and StarShip 7, which are expected to drive further growth [1] - The new Thor EM-i powertrain, with a thermal efficiency of 46.5%, is expected to enhance the performance of upcoming models [1] - The company anticipates continued growth in revenue and profitability, supported by a strong product pipeline and market expansion [1] Financial Projections Balance Sheet - 2024E cash and equivalents are projected at RMB 68.710 billion, up from RMB 36.775 billion in 2023A [2] - 2024E total assets are expected to reach RMB 205.500 billion, up from RMB 192.598 billion in 2023A [2] Income Statement - 2024E operating income is projected at RMB 216.289 billion, with operating profit of RMB 7.282 billion [2] - 2025E operating income is expected to reach RMB 263.751 billion, with operating profit of RMB 11.517 billion [2] Cash Flow - 2024E operating cash flow is projected at RMB 35.017 billion, up from RMB 22.342 billion in 2023A [2] - 2025E operating cash flow is expected to be RMB 21.025 billion [2]