Haitong Securities International·2025-06-09 14:46Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Li Auto [1][9]. Core Views - Li Auto's Q1 2025 revenue was RMB 25.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1%, with a net profit of RMB 6.5 billion, up 9% year-on-year. The company is expected to benefit from its AI capabilities and the cycle of new electric vehicle launches [1][9]. - The projected revenues for Li Auto for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are RMB 168.5 billion, RMB 223.4 billion, and RMB 267.1 billion, respectively, with net profits attributable to shareholders expected to be RMB 10.7 billion, RMB 14.4 billion, and RMB 17.8 billion for the same years [9]. Financial Summary - In Q1 2025, Li Auto delivered 93,000 new vehicles, a 16% increase year-on-year but a 41% decrease quarter-on-quarter. The revenue per vehicle was approximately RMB 266,000, down RMB 36,000 year-on-year [4][9]. - The company's gross profit margin for vehicles in Q1 2025 was 19.8%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to cost reductions and changes in pricing strategy [4][9]. - The SG&A expense ratio decreased by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to reduced employee compensation and improved operational efficiency [4][9]. Market Data - The current market capitalization of Li Auto is approximately HKD 235.5 billion, with a current share price of HKD 110.00 [4]. - The stock has traded within a range of HKD 69.15 to HKD 128.70 over the past 52 weeks [4].