CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE-B(SZ:000625) Donghai Securities·2025-05-07 12:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for the stock price in the next six months [1][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 159.72 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.58%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 7.32 billion yuan, a decrease of 35.37% [2]. - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 34.16 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.73%, but the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 16.81% to 1.35 billion yuan [2]. - The company is accelerating its localization process overseas, with plans to establish more production bases and expand its product lineup globally [5][6]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - The company’s 2024 full-year revenue was 159.72 billion yuan, with a net profit of 7.32 billion yuan, reflecting a significant decline in profitability [2]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 34.16 billion yuan and a net profit of 1.35 billion yuan, showing a strong recovery in net profit despite a drop in revenue [2][5]. Cost and Profitability - The gross margin for Q4 2024 was 16.20%, higher than the annual average of 14.94%, indicating improved cost management and scale effects from increased sales [5]. - The company’s operating expenses decreased slightly in 2024, with a notable reduction in the expense ratio [5]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has established nine KD factories overseas, with the first complete electric vehicle base in Thailand expected to start production in May 2025, aiming for an annual capacity of 100,000 units [5]. - The company plans to introduce 45 new products globally over the next five years, with over 80% being electric vehicles [5][6]. Earnings Forecast - The company’s projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 8.45 billion yuan, 10.92 billion yuan, and 13.53 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting a positive growth trajectory [6][7]. - The report adjusts the earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025 and 2026 to 0.85 yuan and 1.10 yuan, respectively, based on recent performance [6][7].