Haitong Securities International·2025-11-18 14:33Investment Rating - The report maintains an OUTPERFORM rating for Geely Automobile Holdings with a target price of HK$26.60 [2][4][15]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve vehicle deliveries of 3.04 million, 3.52 million, and 3.97 million units for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with NEV penetration rates projected at 57%, 59%, and 66% [4][15]. - The report anticipates a core net profit attributable to shareholders of Rmb16.40 billion, Rmb18.88 billion, and Rmb22.45 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027, reflecting a growth rate of -1%, 15%, and 19% respectively [4][15]. - The company is expected to fully realize synergies from its consolidation with ZEEKR by 2026, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency [6][18]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Geely reported revenue of Rmb89.19 billion, a 27% year-on-year increase, while cumulative revenue for the first nine months reached Rmb239.48 billion, up 26% year-on-year [5][16]. - The core net profit for Q3 2025 was Rmb3.96 billion, a 19% increase year-on-year, with a total of Rmb10.62 billion for the first nine months, marking a 59% year-on-year growth [6][17]. - The company maintained a strong cash position with Rmb56.22 billion in cash at the end of September 2025, representing a 31% year-on-year increase [5][16]. Market Position and Strategy - Geely is positioned to achieve its 2025 sales target comfortably, with expectations of 3.04 million units sold, while ZEEKR's overseas sales are projected to grow by 50% to 80% [18][19]. - The report highlights that the company retains strategic advantages in NEV rollout, export expansion, and brand-mix upgrading, which are expected to support continued market share gains in a moderately growing industry [19].