SAIC MOTOR(600104) Orient Securities·2025-05-18 00:30Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 23.75 CNY, based on a comparable company PE average of 25 times for 2025 [2][5]. Core Views - The company has shown positive sales growth in its self-owned brands, particularly in the new energy vehicle segment, with significant year-on-year increases [1][8]. - The company is expected to see a recovery in earnings, with projected EPS for 2025-2027 at 0.95, 1.03, and 1.15 CNY respectively [2]. Financial Summary - Revenue is projected to decline from 726,199 million CNY in 2023 to 614,074 million CNY in 2024, before gradually increasing to 742,172 million CNY by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.9% from 2025 to 2027 [4][9]. - Operating profit is forecasted to recover significantly from 10,376 million CNY in 2024 to 21,995 million CNY in 2027, indicating a strong rebound with a growth rate of 74.4% in 2025 [4][9]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to rise sharply from 1,666 million CNY in 2024 to 13,325 million CNY in 2027, with a remarkable growth of 560.3% in 2025 [4][9]. - The gross margin is projected to improve from 9.4% in 2024 to 11.1% in 2027, while the net margin is expected to stabilize around 1.7% [4][9]. - The company’s price-to-earnings ratio is forecasted to decrease from 117.3 in 2024 to 14.7 in 2027, indicating an improvement in valuation as earnings recover [4][9].