LEAPMOTOR(HK:09863) ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2025-06-29 13:43Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [3][10][13] Core Insights - The company has exceeded expectations in its turnaround progress, achieving positive profitability in overseas markets for the first quarter of 2025 [3][4] - The domestic gross margin has significantly improved, and the company is accelerating its international expansion [3][4] - The company has launched three new models (B10, new C10, and new C16) in 2025, all performing well, with the new car cycle still ongoing [6][8] - The company has maintained a strong sales momentum, ranking first among new forces in sales for three consecutive months, with rapid expansion of its distribution network [9][10] Financial Performance Summary - In Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 10.02 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 187%, with a gross margin of 14.9%, marking a historical high [5] - The gross margin improvement is attributed to strategic partnerships, product mix optimization, and increased sales scale effects [5] - The net loss attributable to shareholders in Q1 2025 was 130 million yuan, a reduction in loss of 820 million yuan year-on-year [5] - Revenue projections for 2023A to 2027E are 16.747 billion, 32.164 billion, 63.021 billion, 80.661 billion, and 96 billion yuan respectively, with growth rates of 35%, 92%, 96%, 28%, and 19% [3][10][12] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to turn positive in 2025E with 105 million yuan, and increase to 5.065 billion yuan by 2027E [3][10][12] Product Launch and Market Strategy - The B10 model launched on April 10, 2025, priced between 99,800 to 129,800 yuan, has shown strong sales performance [7] - The new C10 model launched on May 15, 2025, features multiple upgrades and a lower starting price, resulting in over 15,500 pre-orders within 24 hours [8] - The new C16 model launched on June 18, 2025, has expanded its customer base with the introduction of a five-seat version, enhancing market demand [8] Sales and Distribution - The company has achieved wholesale volumes of 37,000, 41,000, and 45,000 vehicles from March to May 2025, maintaining its leading position in the new forces sales ranking [9] - Cumulative export volume from January to May 2025 exceeded 17,200 vehicles, ranking first among new forces in cumulative export sales [9]