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Xiaomi EV SU7’s pricing and pre-order above expectations; Raise TP to HK$22.19
01810XIAOMI(01810) 招银国际·2024-04-01 16:00

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for Xiaomi with a new SOTP-based target price of HK22.19,reflectinga4922.19, reflecting a 49% upside from the current price of HK14.94 [1][15]. Core Insights - Xiaomi's SU7 Series electric sedans launched on March 28, 2024, with competitive pricing and strong initial pre-orders, indicating positive market reception. The pre-orders reached 50,000 units in the first 27 minutes and 89,000 units within 24 hours, surpassing market expectations [1][2]. - The report highlights Xiaomi's unique "Human-car-home" ecosystem as a major competitive advantage over other EV brands, which is expected to drive future growth [1][2]. - Adjustments to revenue forecasts reflect expected EV shipments of 80,000, 150,000, and 200,000 units for FY24, FY25, and FY26, respectively [1][2]. Financial Summary - Revenue for FY24 is projected at RMB 321,495 million, with a year-on-year growth of 18.6%. The adjusted net profit is estimated at RMB 17,321 million, reflecting a decline of 10.1% year-on-year [4][10]. - The report indicates a gross margin of 19.0% for FY24, with an operating margin of 4.8% and an adjusted net margin of 5.4% [10][11]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for FY24 is projected at RMB 0.70, with subsequent years showing gradual increases [4][10]. Valuation Methodology - The valuation is based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) approach, assigning different price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples to Xiaomi's various business segments: 13x for smartphones, 10x for AIoT, and 15x for internet services. The EV business is valued at 0.75x FY25E price-to-sales (P/S) [15][16]. - The total valuation for Xiaomi is estimated at RMB 508,115 million, leading to a target price of HK$22.19 [16].