KLM(600686)2025-05-21 01:23Investment Rating - The investment rating for King Long Automobile (600686) is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but the report indicates a focus on the company's performance and market position [2]. Core Insights - In April 2025, King Long Automobile sold a total of 3,611 buses, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 3.91%. However, the sales of light buses increased significantly by 24.76%, with 1,592 units sold [2]. - The company is leading in bus exports, with King Long and Xiamen Jinlv showing substantial growth in export volumes. In April 2025, King Long exported 917 buses, a year-on-year increase of 38.73%, capturing a market share of 15.99% [2]. - The demand for buses in major export markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, has increased significantly due to the Belt and Road Initiative, with notable growth in countries like Saudi Arabia and Vietnam [2]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In April 2025, King Long's sales included 1,592 light buses (up 24.76%), 598 medium buses (down 17.17%), and 1,421 large buses (down 19.26%) [2]. Export Performance - The total bus exports from China in April 2025 reached 5,736 units, a 26.71% increase from the previous year. King Long's cumulative exports for the first four months of 2025 were 3,573 units, marking a 76.79% increase [2]. Market Trends - The report highlights that the demand for buses in key export regions has risen significantly, particularly in Asia and Africa, driven by the Belt and Road Initiative [2].