HST(SH:600817) Changjiang Securities·2025-11-02 11:16Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" and is maintained [8] Core Views - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 2.39 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 4.6%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 190 million yuan, an increase of 43.2% [2][6] - The sale of Aolande led to a slight decline in revenue, but the overall quality of vehicle operations improved year-on-year. The sanitation equipment industry is recovering, and the penetration rate of new energy continues to rise [2][14] - The company’s comprehensive gross margin slightly improved due to business structure adjustments, and cash flow continued to improve. The long-term outlook for the company remains positive, driven by its competitive advantages [2][14] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 alone, the company achieved operating revenue of 730 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 28.6%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 70 million yuan, an increase of 44.2% [6] - Excluding the impact of Aolande and Zhengzhou Lvyuan, the company’s revenue for the first three quarters was 2.182 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.5%, with net profit attributable to shareholders approximately 111 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 103.8% [14] Industry Insights - The sanitation equipment industry saw sales of 57,700 units in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.0%. New energy sanitation equipment sales reached 10,300 units, a year-on-year increase of 68.6%, with a cumulative penetration rate of 17.8% [14] - The company sold 1,977 units in the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, with new energy sales of 1,463 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.3% [14] Business Strategy - The company is focusing on the manufacturing sector of new energy sanitation equipment and new energy mining equipment, which are areas where it has competitive advantages. This strategy is expected to enhance cash flow further [14] - The company is one of the few in the industry with integrated manufacturing capabilities for chassis and superstructure, providing a cost advantage in production [14]