Summary of the Conference Call for Hengshuai Co., Ltd. Industry and Company Overview - Hengshuai Co., Ltd. specializes in the automotive cleaning systems and micro-motor industry, covering four main modules: motors, electric modules, driving vision cleaning systems, and thermal management [2][4] - The company is controlled by Yu Guomei and Xu Ningning, who hold a combined 71.5% of the shares [6] Financial Performance - In 2024, Hengshuai achieved a revenue of 960 million yuan, representing a 4% year-on-year increase [2][7] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 210 million yuan, up 6% year-on-year [2][7] - The micro-motor segment contributed the largest revenue share, accounting for 45% of total revenue [7] - Non-mainland China business revenue constituted 39% of total income [7] - Gross margin was 34.8%, down 1.5 percentage points year-on-year, while net profit margin improved by 0.3 percentage points to 22.2% [2][7] Market Trends and Growth Opportunities - The automotive micro-motor market is expected to grow from 16.6 billion USD in 2024 to 20.4 billion USD by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 3% [2][8] - The demand for micro-motors in electric vehicles (EVs) is significantly higher than in traditional fuel vehicles, with an average of 115 micro-motors per high-end EV compared to 10-60 in fuel vehicles [8] Product Development and Future Directions - Hengshuai plans to enter the humanoid robot motor sector, leveraging its advanced harmonic magnetic field modulation technology, which is expected to see a CAGR of over 1,000% from 2025 to 2027 [4][12] - The company has filed multiple patents related to harmonic magnetic field modulation motors and is focusing on core materials like rare earth magnetic materials to enhance its technological depth and cost control [4][12] - Projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 240 million yuan, 290 million yuan, and 390 million yuan, respectively, with a three-year CAGR of 27.6% [3][4][12] Client Base and Collaborations - Hengshuai has a diverse client base, including major automotive companies such as BMW, Ford, and SAIC General, and has established partnerships for its ADAS active perception cleaning systems with companies like Weimar and Meituan [2][10][9] Additional Insights - The company has successfully developed an ADAS active perception cleaning system, which is increasingly in demand as the penetration rate of L2 and above vehicles in China is expected to reach 62% by 2025 [10] - The company has expanded its product offerings to include "motor + actuator" solutions in areas like invisible door handles and charging ports, indicating a strategy to explore new product opportunities [9]