小鹏汽车-W：毛利率持续改善，看好新车周期-20250522

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7] Core Views - The company reported Q1 revenue of 15.8 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 141% and a slight quarter-on-quarter decrease of 2%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was a loss of 660 million RMB, which is a narrowing of losses compared to the previous quarter, aligning with expectations [1] - The company is expected to continue benefiting from the sales of new models such as M03 MAX and G7, with projected monthly sales exceeding 40,000 units in July and August due to scale effects improving profitability [1][3] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 reached a record high of 15.6%, with a significant year-on-year increase of 2.7 percentage points. The automotive gross margin was 10.5%, reflecting a 5.0 percentage point increase year-on-year [2] - The company plans to deliver between 102,000 to 108,000 vehicles in Q2 2025, setting a new delivery guidance record [2] - The company has accelerated its overseas market expansion, with cumulative exports of 11,000 units from January to April, representing a year-on-year increase of 330% [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was 15.8 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 141% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 2%. The net loss attributable to the parent company was 660 million RMB, a reduction from previous losses [1] - The company expects to achieve revenues of 85.6 billion RMB, 97.7 billion RMB, and 124.7 billion RMB for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [6][18] Gross Margin and Cost Management - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 15.6%, a record high, with the automotive gross margin at 10.5%, both showing significant improvements [2] - The company has effectively controlled SG&A and R&D expenses, with rates of 12% and 13% respectively, showing year-on-year decreases [2] Sales and New Models - The company sold 94,000 new vehicles in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 331% [2] - The upcoming launches of three new models are expected to replicate the success of previous models, potentially boosting sales significantly [3] Market Expansion - The company is focusing on expanding its overseas market presence, with expectations of doubling overseas sales for the year [4] - The company is also exploring multiple growth avenues, including range-extended SUVs and flying cars [4] Valuation and Price Target - The target price for the company has been raised to 119.99 HKD, reflecting an increase from the previous target of 105.27 HKD [5][12]