EBSCN·2025-09-04 05:07Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for both A-shares and H-shares of GAC Group, with current prices at 7.67 CNY and 3.38 HKD respectively [5]. Core Views - GAC Group's performance in the first half of 2025 is under pressure, with total revenue declining by 8.0% year-on-year to 42.17 billion CNY, and a net loss attributable to shareholders of 2.54 billion CNY, compared to a profit of 1.52 billion CNY in the first half of 2024 [1]. - The decline in performance is attributed to intensified industry competition, a drop in sales of self-owned brands, and increased promotional expenditures [1]. - GAC Toyota's sales have rebounded, with total sales in the first half of 2025 down by 12.5% year-on-year to 755,000 units, while GAC Honda's sales have shown a positive trend [2]. - The company is focusing on revitalizing its self-owned brands and enhancing its "technology + ecology" strategy, including new model launches and partnerships with tech firms like Huawei [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, GAC Group's total operating revenue decreased by 8.0% to 42.17 billion CNY, with a net profit attributable to shareholders turning negative at -2.54 billion CNY [1]. - The gross margin fell by 7.7 percentage points to -1.7% [1]. Sales and Market Position - Total sales for GAC Group in 1H25 were down 12.5% to 755,000 units, with GAC Honda's sales increasing by 1.7% year-on-year [2]. - GAC Toyota's new electric SUV has achieved significant sales success, indicating a positive shift in the joint venture's performance [2]. Strategic Initiatives - GAC Group is launching new models to rejuvenate its self-owned brands, including the introduction of new electric vehicles and a partnership with Huawei for high-end smart electric vehicles [3]. - The company is also expanding its energy ecosystem, with over 1,600 charging stations and plans for further international expansion [3]. Profit Forecasts - The report revises the net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to -1.975 billion CNY, 80 million CNY, and 961 million CNY respectively, reflecting the ongoing transformation period for both joint ventures and self-owned brands [3].