GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-03-04 05:09Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Xiaomi Group (1810.HK) with a target price adjusted to HKD 42.7 [7][15]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the storage price surge is currently impacting Xiaomi's short-term profitability, but the long-term ecosystem value driven by multi-device synergy is promising [3]. - The financial forecast for Xiaomi shows a projected revenue increase from RMB 270.971 billion in 2023 to RMB 595.885 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16.6% [5][15]. - Adjusted net profit is expected to rise from RMB 19.273 billion in 2023 to RMB 46.178 billion in 2027, reflecting a significant growth trajectory [5][15]. Financial Summary - Revenue Forecast: - 2023: RMB 270.971 billion - 2024: RMB 365.932 billion (+35.0%) - 2025E: RMB 457.062 billion (+24.9%) - 2026E: RMB 511.216 billion (+11.8%) - 2027E: RMB 595.885 billion (+16.6%) [5] - Gross Profit: - 2023: RMB 57.477 billion - 2024: RMB 76.564 billion - 2025E: RMB 101.281 billion - 2026E: RMB 107.773 billion - 2027E: RMB 131.879 billion [5] - Adjusted Net Profit: - 2023: RMB 19.273 billion - 2024: RMB 27.235 billion (+41.3%) - 2025E: RMB 38.186 billion (+40.2%) - 2026E: RMB 34.040 billion (-10.9%) - 2027E: RMB 46.178 billion (+35.7%) [5] Business Segments - Smartphones: - Expected shipment of 37.8 million units in Q4 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 11.4%, primarily due to a contraction in the Indian market [15]. - Anticipated gross margin decline to approximately 8.2% in Q4 2025 due to storage cost pressures [15]. - Automotive: - Q4 2025 deliveries are projected to exceed 140,000 units, with expectations of achieving operational profitability for the full year [15]. - The automotive segment is expected to see a significant product launch period in 2026, which may enhance demand [15]. - IOT and Internet Services: - IOT revenue is expected to decline by 26% year-on-year to RMB 23 billion in Q4 2025, while internet services are projected to grow by 4.7% to RMB 9.8 billion [15]. Valuation Methodology - The report employs a Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) valuation method, assigning a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 20x for core businesses (smartphones, IOT, internet) and a price-to-sales (PS) ratio of 2.4x for the automotive segment [15][19].