Group 1 - Bank of America Securities downgraded BYD Electronics (00285) rating from "Buy" to "Neutral" due to intense competition from Lens Technology (300433) in the iPhone casing and smartphone assembly business starting in the second half of this year, which may negatively impact already weak consumer electronics sales [1] - The firm expects a compound annual growth rate of 36% in BYD Electronics' automotive business revenue from 2024 to 2027, supported by rapid penetration of ADAS from the parent company BYD Company (01211), partially offsetting the negative impact [1] - The earnings forecast for BYD Electronics for 2025 to 2027 has been lowered by 1% to 11% to reflect risks in the smartphone business [1] Group 2 - Due to intensified competition leading to slower profit growth, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14 times (below historical average) is considered reasonable [1] - This month, the stock price increased by 21% due to higher market expectations for BYD Electronics' AI server liquid cooling business, with a projected P/E ratio of 13 times for 2026 deemed reasonable, aligning with the cyclical level over the past three years [1]

（原标题：美银证券：下调比亚迪电子(00285)评级至"中性" 降目标价至42港元） 该行预计，在母公司比亚迪股份(01211)ADAS快速渗透支持下，比亚迪电子2024至2027年汽车业务收入年复合增长率料达36%，部分抵消负面影 响。同时将比亚迪电子2025至2027年的盈利预测下调1%至11%，以反映智能手机业务的风险。 智通财经APP获悉，美银证券发布研报称，将比亚迪电子(00285)评级由"买入"下调至"中性"，因其在iPhone外壳和智能手机组装业务，今年下半 年起面临来自同业蓝思科技(06613)的激烈竞争，可能会拖累已经疲软的消费性电子产品销售。 该行认为，由于竞争加剧导致盈利增长放缓，预测市盈率14倍(低于历史平均水平)属合理。本月，由于市场对比亚迪电子AI服务器液冷业务的更 高预期，推动股价上升21%，认为目前预测2026年市盈率13倍的估值合理，位于过去三年中周期水平。 ...

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [6]. Core Views - The company is positioned as a leading platform in high-end manufacturing, with significant revenue growth driven by its diversified business segments, including consumer electronics, new intelligent products, and new energy vehicles [1][2][3]. - The acquisition of Jabil has strengthened the company's position in the consumer electronics sector, enhancing its market share among overseas clients [2][49]. - The company is actively entering high-growth sectors such as AIDC and robotics, which are expected to contribute to its future growth [2][54]. - The acceleration of automotive intelligence and the push for equal access to smart driving technology are propelling the company's new energy vehicle business into a high-growth phase [3][26]. Summary by Sections 1. Platform Expansion and Revenue Growth - The company has achieved a revenue of 177.3 billion RMB in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 36.4%, with a net profit of 4.27 billion RMB, up 5.6% [1][17]. - The revenue contributions from the three main business segments are as follows: consumer electronics (79.7%), new intelligent products (8.8%), and new energy vehicles (11.6%) [1][28]. 2. Deepening Consumer Electronics Sector - The company has over 20 years of experience in the consumer electronics field and has become a core supplier globally, with expectations for continued growth due to recovering market demand [2][34]. - The acquisition of Jabil is expected to expand the company's overseas client base and solidify its leadership in the consumer electronics market [2][49]. 3. Entry into High-Growth Sectors - The company is actively participating in the rapidly growing AIDC and robotics sectors, with a focus on AI-driven data center solutions [2][54]. - The company has launched new products in AI servers and is investing in R&D to support its growth in these areas [54][57]. 4. Growth in New Energy Vehicles - The company’s new energy vehicle segment has seen significant growth, with revenue reaching 20.51 billion RMB in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 45.5% [3][28]. - The company benefits from its relationship with BYD, which enhances its product offerings in the smart driving and intelligent cockpit systems [3][26]. 5. Financial Forecast and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 198.21 billion RMB in 2025, 218.93 billion RMB in 2026, and 242.96 billion RMB in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 5.27 billion RMB, 6.45 billion RMB, and 7.63 billion RMB respectively [3][5].