Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Geely Automobile (00175.HK) with a target price of HKD 26.00, indicating a potential upside of 51% from the current price [1][7]. Core Insights - Geely Automobile's Q3 2025 performance shows significant growth, with revenue reaching HKD 89.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 27% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 15%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 3.82 billion, up by HKD 1.4 billion year-on-year and HKD 0.2 billion quarter-on-quarter [1][7]. - The company is entering a new product cycle with several competitive new models launched, including the Galaxy A7 and Galaxy M9, which are expected to drive sales growth. The sales volume in October reached 307,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 35% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12% [7][8]. - The report highlights the company's improved cost control, with a sales expense ratio of 6.0%, a management expense ratio of 1.5%, and a research and development expense ratio of 4.9% [7]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for Geely Automobile are as follows: - 2024A: HKD 241.1 billion - 2025E: HKD 344.8 billion - 2026E: HKD 446.3 billion - 2027E: HKD 493.4 billion - The net profit projections are: - 2024A: HKD 16.6 billion - 2025E: HKD 17.8 billion - 2026E: HKD 24.0 billion - 2027E: HKD 27.2 billion [3][9]. Market Position and Valuation - Geely's valuation is considered low compared to its growth potential, with a projected PE ratio of 9x for 2025 and 7x for 2026. The report suggests that the current market pessimism presents a good investment opportunity [7][8]. - The report anticipates that the company will benefit from a recovery in the automotive market and an increase in overseas sales, with total sales expected to reach 3.04 million, 3.73 million, and 4.02 million units from 2025 to 2027, respectively [7][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Geely Automobile with a target price of HKD 26.04, indicating an expected upside of 39% from the current price of HKD 18.73 [6][10]. Core Insights - Geely Automobile's sales momentum continues, with August 2025 wholesale sales reaching 250,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 38% and a month-on-month increase of 5.2% [2][10]. - The company reported a revenue of CNY 150.3 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 27%, and a core net profit of CNY 6.7 billion, which is a 100% increase year-on-year [2][10]. - The company has adjusted its 2025 sales target from 2.71 million units to 3 million units, driven by strong performance in its Galaxy brand and the launch of new models [10]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue Forecasts**: The revenue estimates for 2025-2027 have been revised upwards to CNY 353.5 billion, CNY 449.7 billion, and CNY 530.1 billion, representing year-on-year growth rates of 47%, 27%, and 18% respectively [10]. - **Net Profit Forecasts**: The net profit estimates for the same period have been adjusted to CNY 16 billion, CNY 21.8 billion, and CNY 26.6 billion, with corresponding PE ratios of 10.8x, 7.9x, and 6.5x [10]. - **Key Financial Metrics**: The company is expected to achieve a gross margin of 16.1% in 2025, with a net profit margin of 4.5% [11]. Sales and Market Dynamics - Geely's sales in August 2025 included 21,400 units sold domestically, a year-on-year increase of 58%, while exports totaled 36,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 22% [10]. - The Galaxy brand showed significant growth, with sales increasing by 3.2 times year-on-year in August [10]. Strategic Developments - The company is advancing its electric and intelligent transformation, with new models set to launch in the latter half of 2025, including the Galaxy M9 and Lynk & Co 10 EM-P [10]. - Geely is integrating its four major brands—Geely, Galaxy, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr—to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs [10].