Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to Hesai Group (2525 HK) with a target price of HKD 269.66, indicating a potential upside of 15.2% from the closing price of HKD 234.00 [1][4][9]. Core Insights - The report highlights the continuous landing of Robotaxi business orders, with Hesai Group recently signing a laser radar order worth over USD 40 million (approximately RMB 285 million) with a leading US Robotaxi company, positioning itself as the sole supplier [2][4]. - The company has secured multiple orders related to Robotaxi models, including exclusive laser radar orders for Motional's IONIQ 5 Robotaxi and plans for mass production of the HR1 model by 2026, with deployment of over 50,000 units by 2027 [4]. - The report notes a significant increase in laser radar shipments, with a year-on-year growth of 276.2% in the first half of 2025, and a market share of 33% in the front-mounted production sector, leading the industry [4]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for Hesai Group are as follows: RMB 1,877 million in 2023, RMB 2,077 million in 2024, RMB 3,236 million in 2025, RMB 4,434 million in 2026, and RMB 5,775 million in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55.8% from 2024 to 2025 [3][11]. - The net profit is expected to turn positive in 2025, with projections of RMB 253 million, RMB 441 million in 2026, and RMB 624 million in 2027, indicating a strong recovery from previous losses [3][11]. - The report also provides a detailed DCF valuation, estimating the equity value at RMB 33,394 million, translating to a per-share value of USD 34.66 or HKD 269.66 [6]. Market and Regulatory Environment - The report emphasizes the potential catalyst of L3 autonomous driving regulations, which are expected to accelerate the penetration of laser radar technology in vehicles, enhancing the demand for Hesai's products [4]. - Recent government initiatives to promote smart connected vehicles and the approval of L3 level models are seen as supportive of the industry's growth trajectory [4].
禾赛-W（02525）：Robotaxi业务订单持续落地，首予港股买入评级