LEAPMOTOR(HK:09863) ZHONGTAI SECURITIES·2026-03-19 10:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting a relative performance increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index within the next 6 to 12 months [12]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 64.73 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 101.3%. The gross margin reached a record high of 14.5%, up by 6.1 percentage points year-on-year, with a quarterly gross margin of 15% in Q4 2025 [5][6]. - The company turned profitable in 2025 with a net profit of 540 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from previous losses [5][6]. - The company is set to launch new models in 2026, including the A series and D series, which are expected to fill gaps in its current product lineup and contribute to increased sales [8]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: 32.16 billion yuan in 2024, 64.73 billion yuan in 2025, 100.81 billion yuan in 2026, 138.68 billion yuan in 2027, and 163.5 billion yuan in 2028, with growth rates of 92%, 101%, 56%, 38%, and 18% respectively [4]. - The net profit forecast shows a recovery trajectory with estimates of -2.82 billion yuan in 2024, 538 million yuan in 2025, 4.82 billion yuan in 2026, 7.35 billion yuan in 2027, and 9.25 billion yuan in 2028, indicating a year-on-year growth of 33%, 119%, 796%, 52%, and 26% respectively [4]. - The company’s gross margin is projected to improve slightly to 15.1% in 2026 and further to 15.3% by 2028 [10]. Market Position and Expansion - The company ranked first among new energy vehicle manufacturers in terms of export volume, with 67,000 units exported in 2025 and over 100,000 units cumulatively by February 2026 [7]. - The company is actively expanding into the South American market, having launched models in Brazil and established a significant presence in Europe with over 800 outlets [7]. - The upcoming production of the B10 model in Spain is expected to enhance the company's local manufacturing capabilities and support its international growth strategy [8].