Zhao Yin Guo Ji·2026-03-30 02:24Investment Rating - The report maintains a BUY rating for BYD, indicating a potential return of over 15% over the next 12 months [3][7]. Core Views - Despite a miss in earnings for 4Q25, the report suggests that BYD could benefit from rising oil prices in overseas markets, which may lead to positive surprises in FY26 [1][7]. - The report emphasizes BYD's strong earnings quality and industry-leading technologies as foundations for net profit growth in FY26-27E [1][7]. - The projected revenue growth for BYD is expected to be 9% YoY in FY26 and 8% YoY in FY27, with gross profit margin remaining stable at 17.8% [7][9]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for BYD are as follows: FY25A at RMB 803,965 million, FY26E at RMB 872,654 million, and FY27E at RMB 945,030 million, reflecting YoY growth rates of 3.5%, 8.5%, and 8.3% respectively [2][11]. - Net profit is projected to rise from RMB 32,619 million in FY25A to RMB 36,305 million in FY26E and RMB 43,828 million in FY27E, with YoY growth rates of -19.0%, 11.3%, and 20.7% respectively [2][11]. - The report notes a significant decrease in net profit per vehicle in 4Q25, which was approximately RMB 6,900, about RMB 100 lower than in 3Q25 [7]. Earnings and Valuation - BYD's operating cash flow for FY25 was RMB 59 billion, the lowest since FY21, attributed to shortened payable days [7]. - The report projects R&D expenses to grow at a slower pace of 3% YoY in FY26 and 2% YoY in FY27, indicating a more prudent approach to R&D spending [7]. - The target price for BYD shares is set at HK$125/RMB125, based on a P/E ratio of 23x for FY27E, reflecting a brighter outlook for overseas sales [3][7].