GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2025-09-24 11:53Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the heavy truck industry [4]. Core Insights - In August, domestic heavy truck sales reached 92,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 47% and a month-on-month increase of 8%. The sales of natural gas heavy trucks were 16,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 32% and a month-on-month increase of 30% [2][4]. - The report anticipates that heavy truck sales will gradually recover due to economic recovery and the introduction of a "trade-in" policy in 2025, projecting sales of 1.067 million units for 2025, an 18% year-on-year increase. The penetration rate of new energy heavy trucks is expected to reach 15% by 2025 [4]. - The report highlights the growth potential in the heavy truck industry, driven by domestic economic recovery and continuous export growth. The development of natural gas heavy trucks is expected to raise industry entry barriers and enhance the profitability of leading companies [4]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In August, the sales structure of heavy trucks showed that semi-trailer trucks accounted for 50.6%, cargo trucks for 27.8%, and non-complete vehicles for 21.7%. The sales of semi-trailer trucks were 49,000 units, up 42% year-on-year, while heavy cargo truck sales were 24,000 units, up 54% year-on-year [4]. - From January to August, cumulative heavy truck sales reached 716,000 units, a 15% year-on-year increase [4]. Natural Gas Heavy Trucks - In August, the sales of domestic natural gas heavy trucks were 16,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 32%. The penetration rate for natural gas in heavy trucks was 17% [4]. - The report notes that the average operating cost of natural gas trucks is lower for vehicles with an annual mileage exceeding 150,000 kilometers, suggesting potential for increased adoption [4]. New Energy Heavy Trucks - In August, the sales of domestic new energy heavy trucks reached 15,000 units, a significant year-on-year increase of 197%. The penetration rate for new energy heavy trucks was 16% [4]. - Cumulative sales from January to August for new energy heavy trucks were 103,000 units, reflecting a 175% year-on-year increase [4]. Recommended Companies - The report recommends companies such as Weichai Power, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, CIMC Vehicles, and Foton Motor, with specific mention of benefiting from the performance of FAW Jiefang [4][5].