Linglong Tyre(SH:601966) IPO日报·2025-07-17 11:49Core Viewpoint - Linglong Tire, the second-largest tire manufacturer in China, is accelerating its IPO process in Hong Kong, aiming for a dual listing in A-shares and H-shares, with a consortium of six underwriters [1][2]. Company Overview - Established in 1994, Linglong Tire has seen its net profit grow fivefold in just two years, with a steady increase in gross margin [2][4]. - The company is primarily engaged in the design, development, production, and sales of tires, with major products including passenger and light truck tires, truck and bus tires, and off-road tires [4]. - Linglong Tire holds a significant market position, ranking as the sixth-largest tire manufacturer globally and the second-largest in China, following Zhongce Rubber [4][9]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Linglong Tire has shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%, with figures of 17.006 billion yuan, 20.165 billion yuan, and 22.058 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024 [6]. - Net profit figures for the same period were approximately 292 million yuan, 1.391 billion yuan, and 1.752 billion yuan, indicating a fivefold increase in two years [6]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 5.697 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.92%, but net profit decreased by 22.78% due to rising raw material costs [6]. Market Position and Strategy - Linglong Tire has established a global presence with seven domestic and two overseas production bases, implementing a "7+5" global strategy and a "3+3" off-road tire production strategy [10][11]. - The company has plans to invest approximately 11.9 billion USD (about 87.1 billion yuan) in a new factory in Brazil, which is expected to generate an annual net profit of 1.66 billion USD (about 12.13 billion yuan) [11][12]. - The overseas revenue contribution has reached nearly half of the total sales, with domestic sales at 11.08 billion yuan and overseas sales at 10.73 billion yuan in 2024 [13]. Industry Context - The global tire market is experiencing steady growth, with an expected increase in tire sales from 1.659 billion units in 2020 to 1.931 billion units in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 3.9% [9]. - Linglong Tire's growth is supported by the high demand in the tire industry, particularly in the context of the rising popularity of electric vehicles [10].