Huaxin Securities·2025-12-21 15:38Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the humanoid robot sector and the automotive industry [2][12]. Core Insights - The humanoid robot industry is accelerating from technology development to large-scale commercial application, with significant order growth from leading manufacturers [7]. - The first batch of L3 autonomous driving vehicles has received approval for conditional market entry, marking a critical step towards commercialization in China [10]. - The overall order volume for humanoid robots in 2025 is projected to exceed 30,000 units, with leading companies like UBTECH and UTree capturing significant market shares [6]. Summary by Sections Humanoid Robot Sector Market Performance - The Huaxin humanoid robot index fell by 1.47% this week, with a year-to-date return of 88.8% [21]. - The total order value for leading companies in the humanoid robot sector has surpassed 5 billion, with UBTECH's Walker series accounting for 1.3 billion [6][4]. Automotive Sector Market Performance and Valuation - The CITIC automotive index increased by 0.1%, outperforming the broader market by 0.4 percentage points [37]. - The automotive sector's PE ratio is at 31.8, positioned at the 36.4% percentile over the past four years, while the PB ratio is at 3.0, at the 96.3% percentile [54]. Industry Data Tracking - From December 1-14, the average daily retail of passenger vehicles in China decreased by 24% year-on-year, with total retail reaching 76.4 million units [60]. - The average price of rubber has increased, while prices for steel, copper, and aluminum have decreased [67]. Company Announcements - UBTECH has secured a strategic partnership with Texas Instruments, with total orders exceeding 1.3 billion [5]. - Moulding Technology has signed a procurement framework agreement for humanoid robot components, marking a significant step into the humanoid robot industry [74].