Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-09-18 10:41Investment Rating - The report rates the automotive industry as "Overweight," indicating that it is expected to outperform the overall market [2][3]. Core Insights - The automotive industry is experiencing significant divergence in performance, with the vehicle manufacturing sector facing profit pressure due to intensified competition. In contrast, the auto parts sector shows positive signals driven by new business initiatives, particularly in smart technology and robotics [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on technological advancements, particularly in smart technology and international expansion, as key investment themes moving forward [3][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections 1. Half-Year Report Summary - The automotive industry shows a marked divergence in performance, with vehicle manufacturers under pressure from competition, while the auto parts sector benefits from new business initiatives [3]. - Investment focus should remain on technology, particularly in smart technology and robotics, as well as international expansion [3]. 2. Company Updates - Sensata Technologies: Actively expanding into robotics, low-altitude economy, and liquid cooling, with a dedicated team of 60-80 people for robotics [4]. - Koboda: Expected to report revenues of 11-11.5 billion yuan and net profits of 1.45-1.5 billion yuan in the upcoming year, with strong growth potential in domain control [6]. - Fuda: Recognized for its dual layout in screw and cycloidal gear reducers, with mature mass production processes [7]. - Longsheng Technology: Anticipates a turning point in the second half of the year, with significant value increase in products for the Seris M7 [9]. - Baolong Technology: Transitioning from automotive sensors to robotics, with expected growth in the third quarter [9]. 3. Jianghuai Automobile - Jianghuai Automobile is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to high-end intelligent vehicle production, with projected revenues of 42.2 billion yuan and a net loss of 1.784 billion yuan in 2024 [10]. - The company is collaborating with Huawei to launch the high-end model "Zun Jie S800," targeting luxury markets [11]. - Expected sales for the Zun Jie S800 are projected at 12,099 units in 2025, stabilizing at 20,000 units annually thereafter, indicating significant profit recovery potential [11]. 4. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on domestic leading manufacturers such as BYD, Geely, and Xpeng, as well as companies involved in smart technology like Jianghuai Automobile and Seris [2][3]. - It also suggests monitoring state-owned enterprise consolidations and parts manufacturers with strong growth prospects, such as Fuyao Glass and New Spring [2][3].