GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2025-10-17 11:26Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the heavy truck industry [4]. Core Insights - In September, domestic heavy truck sales reached 106,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 83% and a month-on-month increase of 15% [2][4]. - The sales of domestic natural gas heavy trucks in September were 21,000 units, showing a year-on-year growth of 258% and a month-on-month increase of 32% [2][4]. - The report anticipates that the 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, a year-on-year increase of 18% [4]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In the first nine months of 2025, cumulative domestic heavy truck sales reached 821,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 20% [4]. - The sales structure in September 2025 showed that semi-trailer trucks accounted for 50.9%, cargo trucks for 27.5%, and non-complete vehicles for 21.6% of total heavy truck sales [4]. Natural Gas Heavy Trucks - The penetration rate of natural gas heavy trucks in September was 20%, with semi-trailer trucks having a penetration rate of 36% [4]. - The report highlights that for annual average mileage exceeding 150,000 kilometers, using natural gas is economically favorable for most time periods [4]. New Energy Heavy Trucks - In September, domestic new energy heavy truck sales were 19,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 180% and a month-on-month increase of 24% [4]. - The penetration rate for new energy heavy trucks in September was 18%, with a cumulative penetration rate of 15% for the first nine months of 2025 [4]. Company Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Weichai Power, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, CIMC Vehicles, Foton Motor, and FAW Jiefang [4].