HTSC·2026-02-10 10:47Investment Rating - The investment rating for Xiaomi Group-W (1810 HK) is maintained at "Buy" with a target price of HKD 47.00 [1][2][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the rising prices of DRAM and NAND storage are negatively impacting the gross margins of consumer electronics, including Xiaomi's products. Despite this, Xiaomi's revenue is expected to grow by 10% year-on-year in 4Q25, driven by the delivery of 140,000 vehicles [1][2]. - The automotive business is showing significant growth, with expected revenue of RMB 37.2 billion in 4Q25, representing a 123% year-on-year increase. The gross margin for this segment is projected to be around 21.6% [1][3]. - The smartphone segment is facing challenges, with expected shipments declining to 37.8 million units in 4Q25, a decrease of 11.5% year-on-year, and a gross margin drop to approximately 8.5% [1][4]. - The Internet of Things (IoT) segment is anticipated to see a revenue decline of 19% year-on-year to RMB 25.2 billion, while maintaining a high gross margin of 22.2% [1][4]. - The Internet services revenue is expected to grow by 2% year-on-year to RMB 9.5 billion, with a stable gross margin of 76.9% [1][4]. Summary by Sections Automotive and New Business - In 4Q25, Xiaomi's automotive deliveries are expected to reach approximately 140,000 units, generating revenue of RMB 37.2 billion, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.2%. The gross margin for the automotive segment may decline to around 21.6% due to changes in model delivery proportions [3]. - For 2026, the company aims to deliver 650,000 vehicles, exceeding its initial target of 550,000 units, with an anticipated adjusted gross margin of 23.6% [3]. Smartphone/IoT/Internet - The global smartphone market is projected to see a slight decline in shipments, with Xiaomi's expected to drop to 37.8 million units in 4Q25, resulting in a gross margin decrease to 8.5% [4]. - The IoT business is forecasted to generate approximately RMB 25.2 billion in revenue for 4Q25, with a gross margin of 22.2% [4]. - Internet services are expected to yield RMB 9.5 billion in revenue, maintaining a gross margin of 76.9% [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted downward by 3.1%, 9.5%, and 11.5% respectively, with non-GAAP net profit estimates reduced by 9.1%, 21.4%, and 19.4% [5]. - The target price has been revised to HKD 47.00, based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation method, corresponding to a 29x PE ratio for 2026 [5][19].