Linglong Tyre(SH:601966) Shanxi Securities·2025-09-04 08:19Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Add-B" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for the stock [4]. Core Views - The company's tire products have seen both volume and price increases, with expectations for the Serbia plant to turn profitable [4][6]. - The company reported a revenue of 11.81 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 13.8%, while net profit decreased by 7.7% [5][6]. - The report highlights a significant decrease in raw material costs, which is expected to positively impact the company's margins in Q3 2025 [6][7]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company sold 44.39 million tires, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%, with Q2 sales reaching 22.98 million tires [6]. - The average selling price of tires increased by 0.29% from Q1 to Q2 2025 and by 5.24% year-on-year [6]. - The company’s net profit projections for 2025-2027 are 1.67 billion, 2.04 billion, and 2.47 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 13, 11, and 9 times [8]. Strategic Developments - The company is expanding its global footprint with plans to build a new plant in Brazil, marking its third overseas facility [7]. - The Serbia plant has shown a revenue increase of 148.1% year-on-year, although it is currently operating at a loss [7]. Market Data - As of September 3, 2025, the closing price of the stock was 15.24 yuan, with a market capitalization of 22.304 billion yuan [3].