Investment Rating - The report reinstates a Buy rating on CATL-A with a target price of Rmb323, implying a 31.3% upside, and initiates a Buy rating on CATL-H with a target price of HK$343, implying a 13.2% upside [1][9][27]. Core Insights - The report forecasts a 25% EPS CAGR for CATL from 2024 to 2030, driven by robust volume growth, product mix improvement, and unit profit expansion [2][22][27]. - CATL is expected to maintain a global market share of approximately 40% through 2025E-2030E, supported by supply consolidation in the Chinese market and strong positioning in Europe and the Rest of World [2][22]. - The blended unit gross profit (GP) is projected to increase from Rmb152/kWh in 2025E to Rmb169/kWh in 2030E, with a key driver being the recovery of the domestic battery market and stronger growth in the higher-margin overseas EV battery market [1][22][35]. Summary by Sections Financial Forecasts - Revenue is projected to grow from Rmb362 billion in 2024 to Rmb588 billion in 2027, with EBITDA increasing from Rmb77.5 billion to Rmb143 billion over the same period [4][14]. - EPS is expected to rise from Rmb11.58 in 2024 to Rmb22.49 in 2027, reflecting a strong growth trajectory [4][14]. Market Positioning - CATL's ability to maintain a global market share of ~40% is underpinned by supply consolidation in the domestic market and strong positioning in Europe and RoW, effectively offsetting headwinds in the US market [2][22]. - The report highlights that CATL's market share resilience is crucial for sustaining its growth and profitability [2][22]. Unit GP Analysis - The report presents a detailed analysis of unit GP decomposition by geography and product, indicating a recovery in domestic battery unit GP from Rmb120/kWh to Rmb130/kWh and overseas EV battery unit GP stabilizing at Rmb275/kWh [35][39]. - The domestic ESS unit GP is expected to recover from Rmb90/kWh to Rmb125/kWh by 2030E, reflecting a cyclical recovery [39][43]. Valuation - The target price for CATL-A is derived from a combination of near- and long-term valuations, applying a three-month average P/E of 15.6x for 2025-26E and a long-term P/E of 15x for 2030E [17][27]. - The report indicates that CATL is trading at a significant discount compared to peers, enhancing its valuation appeal [1][17].
高盛：宁德时代-通过单位毛利扩张释放价值；恢复 A 股评级，首次给予 H 股 “买入” 评级