CAERI(SH:601965) NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-12-30 01:44Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating a positive outlook for its stock performance in the near future [3][6]. Core Insights - The first batch of L3 autonomous driving vehicles has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, including the Changan Deep Blue SL03 and BAIC Arcfox Alpha S, which will conduct pilot tests in designated areas of Beijing and Chongqing [1]. - A mandatory national standard for intelligent connected vehicles will be implemented starting January 1, 2027, which is expected to significantly increase the mandatory testing items for intelligent driving, leading to higher testing costs for vehicles [2]. - The i-VISTA platform, developed by China Automotive Research, is enhancing industry influence and testing capabilities for intelligent connected vehicles, with significant investments planned for testing bases in East and South China, expected to be completed by 2026 [2]. Financial Summary - Projected revenues for the company from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at 46.60 billion, 53 billion, and 67.91 billion yuan respectively, with net profits expected to be 9.31 billion, 10.65 billion, and 14.69 billion yuan [3][4]. - The company is expected to see a revenue growth rate of 14.7% in 2024, followed by a slight decline of 0.8% in 2025, and then a recovery with growth rates of 13.7% and 28.1% in 2026 and 2027 respectively [14]. - The earnings per share are projected to increase from 0.92 yuan in 2024 to 1.46 yuan in 2027, reflecting a positive trend in profitability [4][14].