BYD(SZ:002594) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2026-01-04 13:43Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The automotive sector is expected to experience a bottom recovery due to the implementation of the vehicle trade-in policy in 2026, with BYD surpassing Tesla to become the global sales champion for pure electric vehicles [5][16] - The domestic automotive market saw significant sales growth in 2025, with BYD leading with 4.6 million units sold, a 8% increase year-on-year [5][16] - The report highlights the competitive landscape, with new energy vehicle sales driving market growth, particularly for companies like BYD and NIO [5][16] Industry News - In 2025, BYD sold 4,602,436 vehicles, maintaining its position as the top seller, while new entrants like Leap Motor and Xiaomi also showed strong sales growth [5][13] - Tesla's 2025 delivery data revealed nearly 1.64 million vehicles delivered, with a 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year [14][16] - NIO has expanded its battery swap network, aiming to build 1,000 new battery swap stations by 2026 [15] - The lithium battery industry is experiencing price increases, with demand for energy storage batteries remaining high [18] - The 2026 vehicle trade-in policy will adjust subsidies based on vehicle price, with a maximum subsidy of 20,000 yuan [19] Market Performance - The automotive sector outperformed the market with a 1.49% increase, ranking fifth among A-share industries [6][28] - The passenger vehicle index saw a decline of 1.20%, while the automotive parts index increased by 3.63% [6][28] - The report indicates a decrease in PE ratios for passenger and commercial vehicle sectors, while the automotive parts sector saw a 12% increase in PE ratios [10][12] Investment Recommendations - For passenger vehicles, the report recommends companies like JAC Motors and Seres, with beneficiaries including Geely [7] - In the automotive parts sector, companies such as Desay SV and Zhejiang Xiantong are recommended, with beneficiaries including Weichai Power and Huayu Automotive [7]