GEELY AUTO(00175) 华创证券·2025-03-29 14:43Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Geely Automobile (00175.HK) with a target price range of HKD 23.86 to HKD 28.63, indicating a potential upside of 43% to 71% from the current price of HKD 16.70 [1][8]. Core Insights - Geely's electric transformation is progressing rapidly, with a comprehensive layout in AI ecosystems. The company reported a sales volume of 2.18 million vehicles in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 29%. Revenue reached CNY 240.2 billion, up 34% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 16.6 billion, reflecting a significant increase of CNY 11.3 billion [1][4]. Sales and Profitability - In Q4 2024, Geely's sales reached 690,000 vehicles, marking a 29% increase year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. The gross margin was 17.3%, up 1.0 percentage points year-on-year and 1.8 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. The net profit for the quarter was CNY 3.6 billion, an increase of CNY 1.12 billion year-on-year [2][3]. Brand Performance - The main brand, Geely, saw a sales increase of 2.3% year-on-year in Q4, while the new energy brand Galaxy experienced a remarkable growth of 110% year-on-year. The net profit from the main brand was CNY 3.4 billion, up CNY 1.3 billion year-on-year [2][3]. Future Projections - The report forecasts Geely's sales to reach 2.74 million vehicles in 2025, with expected growth rates of 26%, 18%, and 16% for the following years [4][9]. The company plans to launch several new models across its brands, including five new energy vehicles under the Galaxy brand and five new models under Zeekr and Lynk & Co [8][9]. Financial Outlook - The report adjusts the net profit forecasts for 2025-2026 from CNY 13.6 billion and CNY 17.1 billion to CNY 14.8 billion and CNY 20.8 billion, respectively. The projected net profit for 2027 is CNY 25.7 billion, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 10.5x, 7.5x, and 6.0x for the respective years [8][9].