BYD(HK:01211) 市值风云·2025-06-12 13:09Core Viewpoint - The Chinese automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with major companies committing to shorten supplier payment terms to within 60 days, responding to the revised "Regulations on Payment for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" effective from June 1, 2025, which aims to enhance cash flow efficiency in the industry [2][4]. Group 1: Industry Changes - The average payment term for Chinese car manufacturers was over 170 days before this policy, with some exceeding 240 days, significantly longer than the 60-90 days standard in mature markets [5]. - The new payment term is expected to alleviate cash flow pressures on small and medium-sized enterprises and curb the practice of extending payment terms to shift financial burdens [5][20]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the announcement, the automotive sector saw a notable increase, with the automotive index rising by 1.9% on June 11, 2025, and stocks of companies like Meichen Technology and Xinyue Technology hitting the daily limit [7]. - Automotive ETFs also performed well, with an average return of 2.3% on the same day, contributing significantly to their year-to-date gains [8]. Group 3: ETF Performance - The highest-performing ETF was the Hong Kong Stock Connect Automotive ETF, which recorded a year-to-date increase of 31.1% and a daily rise of 3.1% [10]. - In contrast, automotive parts ETFs showed weaker performance, with an average return of only 1.5% on June 11, 2025, and a year-to-date average return of 5.5% [15]. Group 4: Challenges for Parts Suppliers - Despite the potential benefits of shorter payment terms for parts suppliers, they face challenges due to a lack of bargaining power, as major automakers often delay payments and demand price reductions [17]. - The automotive parts ETF has seen a drastic decline in fund size, dropping over 96% from 260 million yuan to just 10 million yuan, indicating a lack of investor interest [15].