Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-14 12:17Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the automotive parts industry, suggesting an "Overweight" rating, indicating that the industry is expected to outperform the overall market [2][11]. Core Insights - The automotive parts sector is experiencing a sustained rally, driven by developments in the robotics sector, particularly influenced by Tesla's supply chain. The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring Tesla's dynamics and suggests focusing on bottom opportunities as many stocks in the sector have reached relatively high levels [2][3]. - Key companies to watch include Xingyu, Changshu Automotive Trim, Daimay, and Ningbo Huaxiang, which are expected to benefit from upcoming quarterly performance releases and fundamental changes [2][3]. Company Summaries Xingyu - Xingyu is shifting its strategic focus from domestic new energy vehicle clients to expanding into overseas markets, particularly in Europe, with strengthened collaborations with Volkswagen and BMW. The company anticipates securing headlight project designations by the end of this year or next year, with production ramping up in overseas factories starting in 2027 [4]. - The domestic market growth from 2025 to 2027 is expected to be driven by the adoption of high-end headlights by new energy vehicle clients, with potential increases in per-vehicle value from over 1,000 yuan for standard LEDs to over 4,000 yuan for HD headlights and even 10,000 yuan for DLP headlights [4]. - The competitive landscape is favorable for domestic leaders like Xingyu, as international competitors face operational pressures, providing a conducive environment for growth [4]. Changshu Automotive Trim - The company is focusing on applications involving PEEK materials, leveraging its core capabilities in injection molding. A recent strategic partnership with a Dutch sensor company aims to develop next-generation tactile sensing technology for automotive and robotics manufacturing, with plans for mass production in China [5]. Ningbo Huaxiang - Ningbo Huaxiang is entering the robotics sector through its unique ODM model, which is considered rare. The company has established a presence in the PEEK materials field, which may yield cost advantages. Expected profits for next year are around 1.5 billion yuan, corresponding to a PE ratio of approximately 20 times for 2026 [5]. Daimay - As an interior parts supplier, Daimay's capabilities align with the transformation into biomimetic materials and robotic skin. The company is a supplier for Tesla and has a mature overseas customer base, suggesting potential developments in the robotics field [5]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on domestic leading manufacturers such as BYD, Geely, and XPeng, as well as companies with strong performance growth and capabilities in robotics or overseas expansion, including Fuyao Glass, Xinquan, Fuda, Shuanghuan Transmission, and Yinlun [2].