Summary of the Conference Call on the Chinese Automotive and Shared Mobility Industry Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Chinese automotive and shared mobility industry** and the global expansion of automotive parts suppliers [1][2]. Key Insights - **Declining Domestic Profits**: Chinese automotive parts suppliers are experiencing declining domestic profits, prompting them to seek global opportunities. The report favors companies with low overseas business ratios but rapid expansion (e.g., Xingyu, Desay) and those with large and improving overseas operations (e.g., Minth, Keboda) [3][4]. - **Global Expansion Acceleration**: Over the past decade, the Chinese automotive industry has been exploring overseas opportunities. Despite increasing tariff uncertainties, parts suppliers are accelerating their global expansion by shifting from exports to establishing overseas factories to counteract de-globalization trends. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of **12%** is expected for Chinese automotive parts suppliers from **2025 to 2030**, with a projected market opportunity of **$240 billion** by **2030**, achieving a **10%** share of the overseas market (+3.5 percentage points) [3][4][22]. - **Push and Pull Factors**: The intensifying price competition in the domestic automotive market, rising profit pressures, and losses from new projects are driving suppliers to reduce domestic exposure. Conversely, the early adoption of smart electric vehicles in China has led to improvements in product quality and technical specifications, enabling suppliers to provide competitive parts for the next generation of global vehicles [3][4][23]. Important Trends - **Shift from Exports to Overseas Factories**: The report indicates that acquisitions bring new customers, while exports yield higher profit margins. However, suppliers are expected to establish overseas factories due to domestic competition. Popular locations for these factories include **Mexico** (serving U.S. automakers), **Eastern Europe**, **North Africa**, and **Southeast Asia**. It is anticipated that net profit margins for overseas factories may be **10-15 percentage points** lower than exports and **0-5 percentage points** lower than domestic factories, although margins are expected to improve over time [4][26]. - **Individual Company Impact**: Traditional parts suppliers are seen as having a greater advantage in going overseas, followed by smart hardware suppliers. Companies like Xingyu and Desay, despite currently having less than **10%** of their revenue from overseas, are expected to accelerate their overseas income through new project wins. Minth, Keboda, and Fuyao are expected to continue improving profitability despite tariff disruptions due to enhanced operational efficiency [4][29]. Company Ratings Adjustments - **Upgrades**: Companies such as Xingyu (601799.SS), Desay (002920.SZ), Keboda (603786.SS), and Minth (0425.HK) have been rated as Overweight (OW) due to their potential for growth and expansion [8][30]. - **Downgrades**: Sanhua (002050.SZ) and Tuopu (601689.SS) have been downgraded to Equal-weight (EW) as optimistic market expectations regarding humanoid robots and overseas expansion are already reflected in their stock prices. The report anticipates a slowdown in U.S. electric vehicle growth starting in Q4 2025 and a slowdown in the Chinese market beginning in 2026 [4][29]. Additional Insights - **Export Growth**: The report notes that the export value of Chinese automotive parts is expected to grow at a CAGR of **10%** from **2019 to 2024**, significantly higher than the **1%** CAGR from **2014 to 2019**. This growth is attributed to the need for suppliers to mitigate tariff risks by increasing offshore manufacturing [22][23]. - **Challenges in Domestic Market**: The domestic market presents a dilemma for suppliers, as joint venture clients offer better prices but declining sales, while local clients provide volume growth but at lower prices [23][25]. Conclusion - The Chinese automotive parts suppliers are at a pivotal point, with the need to adapt to both domestic challenges and global opportunities. The focus on overseas expansion, driven by competitive pressures and improved product quality, positions these suppliers for potential growth in the coming years.