小米集团-W：存储涨价影响短期盈利，汽车业务规模效应渐显-20260211

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 47.00, down from the previous HKD 53.8 [1][2][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the rising prices of DRAM and NAND storage are expected to negatively impact the global demand for consumer electronics and brand gross margins. Despite this, the company is projected to achieve a revenue growth of 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. However, the gross margin for the automotive segment is anticipated to fluctuate due to the changing delivery mix [3][4]. - The smartphone segment is facing challenges, with a projected decline in shipments to 37.8 million units in 4Q25, a decrease of 11.5% year-on-year, and a gross margin expected to drop to approximately 8.5% [1][4]. - The Internet of Things (IoT) segment is expected 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 projected 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 - The company is expected to deliver approximately 140,000 vehicles in 4Q25, generating revenue of RMB 37.2 billion, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.2%. The gross margin for the automotive segment is projected to be around 21.6% [3][4]. - For 2026, the company aims to deliver 650,000 vehicles, exceeding its initial target of 550,000 units, supported by new model launches [2][3]. Smartphone/IoT/Internet - The global smartphone market is projected to see a decline in shipments, with the company's smartphone shipments expected to decrease by 10% year-on-year to 148 million units in 2026. The average selling price (ASP) is anticipated to increase by approximately 5% due to product mix improvements [4][5]. - The IoT business is expected to grow by 5% year-on-year to RMB 130.5 billion, driven primarily by overseas demand [4][5]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been revised downwards by 3.1%, 9.5%, and 11.5%, respectively. The Non-GAAP net profit estimates for the same period have also been reduced by 9.1%, 21.4%, and 19.4% [5][10]. - The target price of HKD 47 corresponds to a 29x PE ratio based on the 2026 earnings forecast [5][20].