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]

浙江世宝股份有限公司投资者关系活动记录表 股票代码：002703 股票简称：浙江世宝 编号：2025-005 | | 华泰保险资产 车育文 | | --- | --- | | | 博时基金 王乐琛 | | 时间 | 2025 年 09 月 04 日（星期四）下午 15:00-16:00 | | 地点 | 浙江省杭州市钱塘区１７号大街 6 号 | | 上市公司接待人员 | 董事会秘书：刘晓平女士 | | 姓名 | | | | 1、问：2025 年上半年毛利率下降的原因？公司对于未 | | | 来毛利率的预期？ | | | 答：公司 2025 年上半年实现营收 15.24 亿元，同比增 | | | 长 35.32%，公司整体毛利率 18.01%，同比下降 1.77%。 | | | 毛利率下滑主要受产品售价下降影响。今年上半年，汽 | | | 车行业竞争加剧，内卷态势严峻，致使公司产品售价较 | | | 去年同期明显下调。尽管公司通过多维度降本措施有效 | | | 降低了产品成本，但因售价降幅远大于成本降幅，导致 | | | 上半年毛利率仍有所下降。 | | | 截至半年度末，公司已完成与大部分客户的年度价格谈 | ...

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Shibao (002703.SZ) is actively involved in the development of intelligent steering systems applicable to various vehicle types, including light commercial vehicles, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and new energy vehicles [1] Group 1 - The company is a major supplier of electric steering systems for domestic new energy light trucks [1] - The company's electro-hydraulic steering systems have been applied in heavy-duty unmanned mining trucks [1] - The intelligent electric EPS products used in passenger cars are widely adopted by clients such as Chery, Geely, NIO, Li Auto, and Leap Motor [1]

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]