Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-13 12:39Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive investment rating for the automotive industry, highlighting potential opportunities in companies with strong performance and growth potential, particularly in the technology and high-end sectors [3][11]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the fourth quarter will see a surge in market demand due to tightening subsidy limits, with a focus on companies capable of effectively releasing supply, such as Geely, BYD, Great Wall, Li Auto, and NIO [3]. - It suggests that in an uncertain consumer environment, attention should be directed towards "future industries" where technology continues to create excess returns, recommending companies in robotics, AI, and low-altitude economy sectors [3]. - The report also notes significant changes due to state-owned enterprise reforms, particularly in companies like SAIC and Dongfeng, which should be monitored closely [3]. Industry Situation Update - In the 39th week of 2025, retail sales of passenger cars reached 650,000 units, a month-on-month increase of 27.95% but a year-on-year decrease of 1.02%. Traditional energy vehicle sales were 280,000 units, up 32.70% month-on-month but down 15.07% year-on-year, while new energy vehicle sales were 370,000 units, up 24.58% month-on-month and up 13.15% year-on-year, with a penetration rate of 56.92% [3]. - The report indicates that raw material prices for traditional and new energy vehicles have risen recently, with traditional vehicle raw material price index increasing by 0.8% week-on-week and decreasing by 1.3% month-on-month, while the new energy vehicle raw material price index increased by 1.2% week-on-week and 1.8% month-on-month [3][47]. Market Situation Update - The total transaction value of the automotive industry this week was 266.97 billion yuan, with a daily average decrease of 29.72%. The automotive industry index closed at 8141.23 points, down 1.26% for the week, which is a larger decline compared to the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which fell by 0.51% [3][11]. - Among individual stocks, 132 rose while 135 fell, with the largest gainers being Meili Technology, Jinlong Automobile, and Kabeiyi, which increased by 18.9%, 13.7%, and 13.2% respectively. The largest decliners were Mingxin Xuteng, Meichen Technology, and Hengshuai Co., which fell by 18.5%, 17.1%, and 10.6% respectively [3][16]. Important Events - The report highlights several key events, including the announcement of the 400th batch of new car approvals by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which includes models from Anhui Volkswagen, Leap Motor, and others [4][29]. - It also notes the joint announcement by three departments regarding the technical requirements for the exemption of vehicle purchase tax for new energy vehicles from 2026 to 2027 [7][8]. - Additionally, the Shanghai government has adjusted the rules for the vehicle trade-in subsidy program, which will be implemented from October 13, 2025, to December 31, 2025 [9][10]. Investment Analysis Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on domestic leading manufacturers such as NIO, Xiaomi, Xiaopeng, and Li Auto, as well as companies that exemplify the trend towards smart technology, such as Jianghuai Automobile and Seres [3]. - It suggests monitoring state-owned enterprise consolidations, particularly with SAIC Group, Dongfeng Group, and Changan Automobile [3]. - The report also highlights component manufacturers with strong performance growth and overseas expansion capabilities, recommending companies like Fuyao Glass, New Spring, and others [3].