| 判，仅个别客户的谈判仍在进行中。公司预计下半年产 | | --- | | 品价格将逐步趋稳，有助于毛利率保持稳定。从产品结 | | 构来看，C-EPS 产品受价格下行影响较大，其毛利率下 | | 降尤为明显。由于 C-EPS 贡献了约 50%的收入，因此对 | | 公司上半年毛利影响较大。随着高端 EPS 产品销量的逐 | | 步提升，以及电调管柱、电动循环球等产品收入贡献的 | | 扩大，公司毛利率有望得到进一步改善。 | | 2、问：公司在线控转向和后轮转向方面的量产时间表 | | 能否介绍一下？ | | 答：公司在线控转向和后轮转向领域技术储备深厚，已 | | 获多家主流车企定点，线控转向首个量产项目预计于 | | 2026 年下半年开始量产，后轮转向首个量产项目预计于 | | 今年四季度开始量产。这两类产品分别主要面向 L3+智 | | 能驾驶车型及高性能豪华车型，技术壁垒高，市场前景 | | 广阔。 | | 3、问：公司目前产能利用率如何？未来扩产重点是哪 | | 类产品？ | | 答：目前整体产能利用率保持在 80%-90%的健康水平。 | | 未来扩产重点围绕电动化、智能化转向产品，以匹配市 ...

Group 1 - The company anticipates that the domestic steer-by-wire market will begin large-scale development in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the industry [2] - As a leading local steer-by-wire supplier, the company has secured project allocations from several major OEMs, with mass production expected to commence in the second half of 2026 [2] - The steer-by-wire technology enhances vehicle autonomous driving capabilities by reducing mechanical components and relying on signal transmission, providing greater flexibility in chassis and cabin layout, making it the preferred steering system for high-end intelligent driving models at L3 and above [2] Group 2 - The company has completed annual price negotiations with most clients as of the end of the first half of the year, with only a few negotiations still ongoing, leading to expectations of stable product prices in the second half [3] - The C-EPS product has been significantly impacted by price declines, resulting in a noticeable decrease in its gross margin, which has affected the company's overall gross margin due to its contribution of approximately 50% to revenue [3] - With the gradual increase in sales of high-end EPS products and the expanded revenue contribution from electric steering columns and electric steer-by-wire systems, the company's gross margin is expected to improve further [3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints - The company achieved a revenue of 1.524 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 35.32%, with an overall gross profit margin of 18.01%, a year-on-year decrease of 1.77%. The gross profit margin decline was mainly due to product price cuts. The company expects product prices to stabilize in the second half of the year, helping to maintain a stable gross profit margin. With the improvement of product structure, the gross profit margin is expected to further improve [24]. - The company's electric recirculating ball steering gear is mainly used in new energy light trucks, and the electro-hydraulic recirculating ball steering gear is used in high-performance medium and heavy commercial vehicles such as unmanned mining trucks and port operation vehicles [26]. - The company anticipates that the domestic steer-by-wire market will start to scale up in 2026. As a leading domestic supplier, it has obtained project approvals from several mainstream OEMs, and related products are expected to enter mass production from the second half of 2026 [27]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Research Basic Situation - Research object: Zhejiang Shibao [16] - Industry: Auto parts [16] - Reception time: September 4, 2025 [16] - Listed company reception staff: Board Secretary Liu Xiaoping [16] 3.2. Detailed Research Institutions - Investment companies: Qianhe Investment [17] - Fund management companies: ICBC Credit Suisse, Great Wall Fund, Ruiyuan Fund, etc. [17][18] - Securities companies: Great Wall Securities, Guolian Minsheng Securities, Huaxi Securities, etc. [17][18] - Others: Huatai Insurance Asset [18] 3.3. Research Institution Proportion - Investment companies: 6% [20] - Fund management companies: 50% [20] - Securities companies: 39% [20] - Others: 6% [20] 3.4. Main Content Data - **Gross profit margin analysis**: The decline in gross profit margin in the first half of 2025 was mainly due to price cuts in the auto industry. With the stabilization of product prices in the second half of the year and the improvement of product structure, the gross profit margin is expected to stabilize and improve [24]. - **Product application scenarios**: Electric recirculating ball steering gears are used in new energy light trucks, and electro-hydraulic recirculating ball steering gears are used in high-performance medium and heavy commercial vehicles [26]. - **Steer-by-wire progress**: The domestic steer-by-wire market is expected to start to scale up in 2026, and the company's products are expected to enter mass production from the second half of 2026 [27]. - **Cost reduction measures**: The company promotes cost reduction through multi-dimensional optimization of product design, material procurement, and manufacturing, and improves operational efficiency through digital means [28]. - **Net profit margin outlook**: The company's net profit margin in the first half of 2025 was 6.10%. With the expansion of scale, the company is confident to further improve profitability [30]. - **Accounts receivable management**: The implementation of the 60-day payment term is expected to improve cash flow management and capital turnover efficiency [31]. - **Overseas layout**: The company currently has no specific plans for overseas investment and construction, but is actively promoting supplier qualification certification and project approvals for international OEMs [32]. - **Controlling shareholder's share reduction**: The controlling shareholder's share reduction is for its own capital needs, and the reduction does not affect the company's control [33].

Core Insights - Zhejiang Shibao's intelligent steering system is applicable to various vehicle types, including light commercial vehicles, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and new energy vehicles [2] - The company is a major supplier of electric steering gear for domestic new energy light trucks and has its electro-hydraulic steering gear applied in heavy unmanned mining trucks [2] - The intelligent electric EPS products used in passenger cars are widely adopted by clients such as Chery, Geely, NIO, Li Auto, and Leap Motor [2]

Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 1.524 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 35.32% [2] - The overall gross margin for the same period was 18.01%, a decrease of 1.77% compared to the previous year, primarily due to a decline in product prices [2] - The net profit margin for the first half of 2025 was 6.10%, with a continuous decrease in the proportion of sales, management, and R&D expenses relative to revenue [3] Group 2: Product Insights - The C-EPS product significantly impacted the gross margin, contributing approximately 50% of the company's revenue [2] - The company is a major supplier of electric steering systems for new energy light trucks, holding over 50% of the market share in this segment [3] - The company anticipates that the domestic steer-by-wire market will begin large-scale development in 2026, with products expected to enter mass production in the second half of that year [3] Group 3: Cost Management and Future Outlook - The company is implementing multi-dimensional cost reduction strategies, including optimizing product design and enhancing operational efficiency through digitalization [3] - The company expects product prices to stabilize in the second half of the year, which will help maintain gross margin stability [2] - There are currently no specific plans for overseas factory investments, but the company is actively pursuing supplier qualifications with several international automotive manufacturers [4]

Group 1: Industry Development and Company Strategy - The company has been deeply involved in the steer-by-wire sector for many years, with solid software and hardware technology reserves, and has secured several mainstream automakers as clients, with some projects expected to be mass-produced by 2026 [1][2] - The company views the growth potential of commercial vehicles as clear, driven by the transition to new energy and intelligent technology, despite a potential slowdown in traditional commercial vehicle market growth [2] - Internationalization is a core strategy for the company, which is diversifying its customer base through technological breakthroughs and product upgrades, currently engaging in qualification certification and project discussions with several international automakers [2] Group 2: Financial Performance and Projections - The company anticipates steady revenue growth in 2025, driven by industry demand and enhanced product competitiveness, indicating strong sustainability in growth [2] - The company has achieved a year-on-year improvement in gross margin due to the scale production of high-value new products, which have superior market pricing power compared to traditional products [2][3] - Future gross margin is expected to remain stable, supported by product structure optimization, economies of scale, and strengthened cost control measures [3] Group 3: Production Capacity and Client Base - The company maintains a production capacity utilization rate of 80%-85%, with future expansions focusing on electric and intelligent steering product capacity [3] - The growth in Q1 performance is attributed to a diverse and high-quality customer structure, with balanced growth sources and increased proportion of high-value electric and intelligent products [3] - The company is proactively addressing industry challenges, including price adjustments from automakers, by implementing cost control measures such as optimizing organizational structure and expanding centralized procurement [3]