GEELY AUTO(00175) 国信证券·2025-03-27 05:21Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][4][32] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth in 2024, with projected revenue of CNY 240.19 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 34% [9][11] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 is forecasted to be CNY 16.63 billion, a substantial increase of 213.32% compared to the previous year [11][9] - The company is focusing on a strategic shift towards AI and intelligent driving technologies, with the launch of the "Qianli Haohan" system aimed at enhancing its product offerings [24][26] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total sales of 2.177 million vehicles, a 32% increase year-on-year, with 41% of sales coming from new energy vehicles [2][16] - The gross margin for 2024 is reported at 15.9%, with a period expense ratio of 11.91% [13][11] - The company’s revenue from complete vehicle sales reached CNY 203.06 billion, reflecting a 36% year-on-year growth [16][2] Future Projections - For 2025, the company aims for a sales target of 2.71 million vehicles, including 1.5 million new energy vehicles [3][22] - The projected revenue for 2025 is CNY 309.74 billion, with a net profit forecast of CNY 13.7 billion [34][4] - The company plans to launch multiple new models across its brands, including the Galaxy, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co, enhancing its market presence [22][3] Valuation Metrics - The estimated earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be CNY 1.36, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14-16 times [34][4] - The company’s reasonable valuation range is set between HKD 20.43 and HKD 23.34, indicating a potential upside from the current share price [6][34] - The company’s net asset return (ROE) is expected to be 13.6% in 2025, reflecting strong profitability [5][34]