汽车行业跟踪报告：6月需求仍保持两位数增长

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended," indicating an expected increase in the industry index by more than 5% over the next 3-6 months compared to the benchmark index [4][65]. Core Insights - June saw a strong performance in the automotive industry, with narrow passenger car production reaching 2.42 million units, a year-on-year increase of 13% and a month-on-month increase of 6%. Wholesale figures were 2.49 million units, up 14% year-on-year and 7% month-on-month [3][7]. - The report anticipates that the terminal market will remain robust in the second half of the year, with reduced risks from price wars due to a dual backdrop of "anti-involution" and strong sales. However, there are concerns about potential fluctuations in sales due to subsidy policy changes next year, which may suppress investment sentiment in the sector [3][7]. - Recommendations include Jianghuai Automobile for complete vehicles, with a relatively optimistic outlook for the second half of the year. Other companies to watch include Li Auto, BAIC Blue Valley, SAIC Motor, Seres, and Xiaomi Group, particularly focusing on Li Auto's i8 launch and management reforms at BAIC and SAIC [3][7]. - For auto parts, the report suggests a low-position layout due to significant industry beta influence and recent weak performance in the robotics supply chain. Recommended companies include Xinquan, Xingyu, Aikodi, Haoneng, and Horizon, with a focus on New Tai Ge [3][7]. Sales, Inventory, and Pricing Sales - In June, wholesale sales of passenger cars reached 2.49 million units, with a year-on-year increase of 14% and a month-on-month increase of 7%. The estimated retail sales for June were approximately 2.1 million units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23% and a month-on-month increase of 14% [7][8]. - The report estimates that the total retail sales for 2025 will be 24 million units, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, while wholesale sales are projected to reach 29.48 million units, up 8.1% year-on-year [7][8]. Inventory - The report notes that June exports were 480,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 20% and a month-on-month increase of 4%, leading to a channel destocking of approximately 100,000 units [7][8]. - The overall inventory situation is influenced by a higher stocking intensity in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with a cumulative increase of 300,000 units in the first half of the year [7][8]. Pricing - The report indicates that the risk of a severe price war in the industry is low, with expected stable profitability for enterprises. The average discount rate in early June was 10.6%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points [7][8]. - The report highlights that the trend of price wars may be mitigated by government policies aimed at regulating low-price competition and promoting product quality [7][8].