LI AUTO(02015) 国金证券·2025-05-30 11:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a price increase of over 15% in the next 6-12 months [5][12]. Core Insights - The company's Q1 performance slightly exceeded expectations, with a gross margin increase driven by cost reductions despite a decline in the proportion of lower-priced models [3]. - The company has stabilized sales of its extended-range models, with future growth anticipated from new pure electric models [4]. - The company’s strong product development capabilities and strategic management are expected to support long-term growth, particularly during the high-pressure period for new electric vehicles in 2025-2026 [5]. Financial Performance Summary - Q1 revenue reached 25.93 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 1.2% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 41.4% [2]. - The company delivered 93,000 vehicles in Q1, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.5% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 41.5% [2]. - The gross margin for Q1 was 20.5%, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 0.1 percentage points but an increase of 0.2 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [2]. - Non-GAAP net profit for Q1 was 1 billion yuan, down 21.7% year-on-year and 75.2% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit margin of 3.9% [2]. Future Guidance - The company projects Q2 deliveries between 123,000 and 128,000 vehicles, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.3% to 17.9% [4]. - Revenue guidance for Q2 is set at 34.5 to 33.8 billion yuan, indicating a year-on-year growth of 2.5% to 6.7% [4]. - The company expects to maintain its profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027, with net profits projected at 10.76 billion, 13.71 billion, and 17.09 billion yuan respectively [5].