Guoxin Securities·2025-06-08 14:33Core Insights - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the automotive sector, emphasizing the acceleration of RoboX commercialization and the focus on the sector's performance in Q2 2025 [1][3] - The automotive industry is transitioning towards electric and intelligent vehicles, with significant growth expected in the domestic market, particularly for new energy vehicles [11][12] Sales Tracking - In May 2025, retail sales of passenger cars in China reached 1.93 million units, a year-on-year increase of 13%, with cumulative retail sales for the year at 8.802 million units, up 9% [1] - Wholesale figures for the same month showed 2.329 million units, marking a 14% increase year-on-year, with cumulative wholesale sales for the year at 10.797 million units, up 12% [2] Market Performance - The automotive sector saw a 1.88% increase in May, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.04 percentage points, while the overall automotive sector has risen 29.05% since the beginning of 2025 [2] - The inventory warning index for automotive dealers in May 2025 was 52.7%, indicating improved market conditions as it decreased by 5.5 percentage points year-on-year [2] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on domestic brands and the opportunities in incremental components driven by electric and intelligent trends, highlighting companies like Leap Motor, Xpeng, and Geely for vehicle recommendations [3][11] - For intelligent components, companies such as Coboda, Huayang Group, and Junsheng Electronics are recommended, while for robotics, Top Group and Sanhua Intelligent Control are highlighted [3][11] Company Earnings Forecasts - Key companies are projected to have varying earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios, with Leap Motor expected to have an EPS of -0.05 in 2025 and a PE of -1126, while Geely is forecasted to have an EPS of 1.36 and a PE of 13 [4] Industry Outlook - The automotive industry is expected to maintain a 2% annual compound growth rate over the next 20 years, with new energy vehicle sales projected to reach 1.216 million units in 2024, reflecting a 37% increase [12][16] - The report anticipates that by 2025, the sales of new energy vehicles will exceed 1.5 million units, with a year-on-year growth of over 20% [21]