Dongguan Securities·2025-12-05 08:37Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the automotive industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [38]. Core Insights - The total automotive sales in China for the year are projected to exceed 34 million units, with new energy vehicle (NEV) sales expected to reach 16 million units and exports anticipated to surpass 6.8 million units [26][33]. - The tightening of purchase tax incentives for NEVs starting in 2026 is expected to create a rush in vehicle purchases by the end of 2025, leading to a potential "micro-growth" phase in the domestic market in 2026 [33]. - Export markets are seen as a new growth driver for major automotive companies, transitioning from merely exporting products to establishing local production capabilities abroad [33]. Industry Performance and Valuation - As of December 4, 2025, the Shenyin Wanguo automotive sector index has increased by 1.43% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.83 percentage points, ranking 7th among 31 industries [10][12]. - Year-to-date, the automotive sector has risen by 17.68%, also outperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.14 percentage points [10][12]. - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the automotive sector is 25.38 times, with sub-sectors showing varying valuations: automotive services at 30.71 times, automotive parts at 27.11 times, and passenger vehicles at 23.69 times [16]. Industry Data Tracking - Raw material prices have shown mixed trends: steel prices increased by 0.20%, aluminum by 1.38%, and copper by 2.21%, while lithium carbonate prices decreased by 0.37% and glass prices fell by 0.26% [18][19]. Industry News - In November 2025, retail sales of passenger vehicles in China decreased by 7% year-on-year, while NEV retail sales grew by 20% [21][22]. - The Shanghai government announced that all new or updated public charging facilities must comply with mandatory certification standards starting August 1, 2026 [22]. - The China Automobile Dealers Association reported a rise in the inventory alert index to 55.6%, indicating a decline in the automotive circulation industry's prosperity [23]. Company News - Li Auto launched its first AI smart glasses, priced from 1,699 yuan after subsidies [27]. - Changan Automobile reported November sales of 283,000 units, a 2.3% year-on-year increase, with NEV sales up 23% [28]. - Xiaomi's automotive division has delivered over 500,000 vehicles since its launch [29]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that are actively expanding into overseas markets, such as BYD and Seres, as well as those in the intelligent driving supply chain like Fuyao Glass and Joyson Electronics [33][34].