【客车8月月报】7月淡季不淡，产批同比提升

Core Viewpoint - The bus industry represents China's automotive manufacturing sector becoming a global leader in technology output, with overseas market contributions expected to create a new market equivalent to China within 3-5 years [4]. Group 1: Driving Factors for the Bus Cycle - Timing: The bus industry aligns with the national strategy of "China's Special Valuation" and is a strong advocate of the "Belt and Road" initiative, leveraging over a decade of international experience to follow national strategies and promote Chinese manufacturing abroad [4]. - Location: The technology and products of the bus industry have reached world-class standards, with China leading in new energy buses and being competitive in traditional buses in terms of cost-effectiveness and service [4]. - Human Factors: The end of the price war in the domestic market is expected to resonate positively, with demand recovering due to tourism and public transport renewal needs, potentially returning to 2019 levels [4]. Group 2: Profitability Outlook for the Bus Industry - The absence of price wars domestically, an oligopolistic market structure, and higher profit margins in overseas markets for both new energy and traditional buses are expected to drive profitability [5]. - The continuous decline in lithium carbonate costs will further support profitability [5]. Group 3: Market Capitalization Potential - The short-term goal is to challenge the market capitalization peak from 2015-2017, while the long-term goal is to establish a new ceiling, witnessing the emergence of a true global bus leader [6]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Yutong Bus is highlighted as a "model student" with high growth and dividend attributes, with projected net profits for 2025-2027 at 4.63 billion, 5.52 billion, and 6.68 billion yuan, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 12%, 19%, and 21% [7]. - King Long Motor is noted as the "fastest improving student," with a significant profit rebound expected, projecting net profits for 2025-2027 at 440 million, 640 million, and 830 million yuan, with year-on-year growth of 182%, 45%, and 28% [8].