YTCO(SH:600066) Changjiang Securities·2025-11-13 12:44Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [6]. Core Views - The company reported a total of 3,040 bus sales in October 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 5.6% and a month-on-month decrease of 36.1%. For the period from January to October 2025, total bus sales reached 37,000 units, an increase of 5.9% year-on-year [2][4]. - The company is recognized as a global leader in the bus industry, with strong long-term growth potential and a consistent high dividend payout capability, highlighting its investment value [2][10]. - The domestic market is experiencing growth in seated buses, supported by the "old-for-new" policy, which is boosting the demand for new energy buses. In the overseas market, the company's globalization and high-end strategy are advancing, with exports enhancing profitability and supporting continuous performance improvement [10]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In October 2025, the company sold 3,040 buses, down 5.6% year-on-year and down 36.1% month-on-month. The sales of medium and large buses were 2,462 units, down 11.5% year-on-year and down 37.3% month-on-month. Cumulatively, from January to October 2025, the company sold 37,000 buses, up 5.9% year-on-year, with medium and large bus sales at 30,000 units, down 1.6% year-on-year [2][4][10]. Market Strategy - The company is enhancing its direct sales and service model to improve service quality and efficiency. The "old-for-new" policy is expected to continue driving the recovery of the bus market domestically. Internationally, the company is accelerating its overseas expansion, with the first overseas new energy commercial vehicle factory in Qatar expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with an initial annual production capacity of 300 units, expandable to 1,000 units [10]. Financial Outlook - The company is projected to have a full-year dividend of 1.5 yuan per share (before tax) in 2024, with a total payout of 3.32 billion yuan and a dividend rate of 80.7%. The expected mid-year dividend for 2025 is 0.5 yuan per share, with a payout ratio of approximately 57.2%. The forecasted net profit attributable to the parent company for 2025 and 2026 is 4.82 billion yuan and 5.62 billion yuan, respectively, corresponding to PE ratios of 14.8X and 12.7X [10].