XIAOMI(01810) 华兴证券·2025-05-09 10:15Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Xiaomi Group with a target price of HK50.10 [2][7][12]. Core Insights - The report highlights that operational leverage will be a key highlight for Xiaomi in the upcoming quarters, particularly driven by strong growth in the IoT segment and strategic adjustments in the smartphone market [3][4]. - The anticipated strong performance in Q1 2025 is attributed to national subsidies supporting large appliances and consumer electronics, with IoT revenue expected to grow by 51% year-on-year to RMB 30.7 billion [3]. - The report notes a significant decline in smartphone shipments in the Indian market, down 38% year-on-year, reflecting Xiaomi's strategic withdrawal from this market due to slowing structural growth [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, Xiaomi's IoT business is projected to generate RMB 30.7 billion, while smartphone revenue is expected to reach RMB 50.2 billion, reflecting an 8% year-on-year increase [3][13]. - The report forecasts adjusted net profit for Q1 2025 to be around RMB 10.2 billion, with a gross margin of 20.8% for the electric vehicle segment [3][4]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates that the investor day in June and the launch of the YU7 electric vehicle in July will serve as important catalysts for Xiaomi's stock performance [4]. - It is expected that Xiaomi will continue to focus on increasing smartphone prices to navigate potential downturns in global markets, particularly in India and Latin America [4][15]. Earnings Forecast Adjustments - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been increased by 1%-3% due to rising electric vehicle shipments, with adjusted net profit for 2025 now estimated at RMB 40.1 billion, up from a previous estimate of RMB 34.9 billion [5][14]. - The report also revises the earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025 to RMB 1.57, reflecting a 15% increase from earlier projections [8][14]. Valuation - The target valuation multiple has been adjusted from 35.0x to 32.0x based on the 2026 adjusted net profit, reflecting the macroeconomic uncertainties impacting global trade [15][16]. - The report emphasizes that Xiaomi's high-end strategy and the growth of its electric vehicle business are expected to drive future profitability [15][16].