Zhongyuan Securities·2025-11-25 07:53Market Overview - The automotive industry index increased by 14.79% as of November 21, 2025, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index by 0.38 percentage points and 1.61 percentage points respectively [11][12] - The automotive sector's performance was strong in the first half of 2025 but became more aligned with the broader market in the second half [11][12] - The majority of sub-sectors showed positive growth, with motorcycles and other segments leading the gains [17][18] Financial Performance - The automotive industry achieved a revenue of CNY 36,976.27 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.35%, and a net profit of CNY 1,363.61 billion, up 9.98% [30] - In the first three quarters of 2025, the industry reported revenues of CNY 28,712.84 billion, reflecting a 10.73% year-on-year growth, and a net profit of CNY 1,165.36 billion, up 10.72% [30][31] - The industry’s gross margin was 15.83% in the first three quarters of 2025, a slight decline from the previous year, while the net margin improved to 4.29% [33] Passenger Vehicle Segment - The passenger vehicle market is expected to reach record sales in 2025, driven by policy support and increased penetration of new energy vehicles (NEVs) [43] - NEV retail sales reached 10.15 million units from January to October 2025, a year-on-year increase of 21.9%, with a market share of 52.73% [45][50] - The market structure is shifting towards domestic brands, which captured nearly 70% of the market share by September 2025, while foreign brands are losing ground [50][51] Commercial Vehicle Segment - The commercial vehicle market showed signs of recovery in 2025, with production and sales increasing by nearly 10% year-on-year in the first three quarters [5] - The growth in the commercial vehicle sector is driven by policies promoting vehicle replacements and the rising sales of new energy commercial vehicles [5][6] Automotive Parts Sector - The national strategy emphasizes "intelligent and connected" technologies as the main axis for upgrading the automotive industry [5] - The penetration of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is expected to drive market expansion and domestic substitution in core hardware [5][6] Investment Recommendations - The report maintains a "stronger than market" rating for the automotive sector, recommending key companies in the passenger vehicle segment such as BYD, Changan Automobile, and Great Wall Motors [6] - In the commercial vehicle segment, Yutong Bus is recommended, along with a focus on China National Heavy Duty Truck [6] - For the automotive parts sector, companies like Feilong Co., Top Group, and Desay SV are highlighted as potential investment opportunities [6]