华西证券（002926）发布研报称，首次覆盖，给予禾赛-W(02525)"买入"评级，其为全球领先的激光雷 达企业，凭借其自主开发的ASIC技术和平台化架构，提供了在性能、质量和成本间取得平衡的AT系列 等明星产品，公司在ADAS领域已获得22家主机厂的120个车型定点，量产数量排名第一;在机器人市 场，其单月出货量曾超2万台，同时是无人出租车领域市场份额超过55%的关键供应商。 华西证券主要观点如下： 全球领先的激光雷达研发与制造企业 公司成立于2014年，2023年于美股上市，2025年于港股上市。公司产品广泛应用于支持高级辅助驾驶系 统(ADAS)的乘用车和商用车，以及自动驾驶汽车和配送机器人、移动机器人等各类机器人应用。凭借 先进的ASIC及其他激光雷达技术、专有的自主设计及生产能力以及平台化架构，公司向不断扩大的 ADAS及机器人市场提供兼顾性能、质量及成本的激光雷达产品，并与诸多头部主机厂商达成紧密合 作。 激光雷达逐步成为ADAS高级辅助驾驶标配，叠加机器人市场开启放量，行业需求呈现爆发式增长 激光雷达市场加速发展，据灼识咨询数据，2024年全球激光雷达行业市场规模为16亿美元，预计2029年 ...

Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit filed by Hesai Technology against TuSimple alleges that TuSimple's E1X series of remote LiDAR products closely resembles Hesai's AT series in design and system architecture [1] Group 1: Legal Issues - Hesai Technology has accused TuSimple of patent infringement regarding its LiDAR technology, with the lawsuit being accepted by the Ningbo Intermediate People's Court [1] - The E1X sensor showcased by TuSimple at CES is claimed to have significant similarities to Hesai's AT series, which has been in mass production since 2022 [1] - TuSimple has shifted its product line from a 1550 nm wavelength architecture to a 905 nm wavelength architecture, aligning more closely with Hesai's technology [1] Group 2: Company Background and Financials - TuSimple is in the process of going public through a merger with TechStar Acquisition Corporation, which has recently received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission [3] - In Q1 2025, TuSimple reported revenue of $25.3 million, a year-over-year decline of 3.4%, with 92% of revenue coming from its Falcon series [4] - The company has narrowed its losses to $14.8 million in Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $40.4 million in the same period last year [4] - TuSimple is set to launch its new E1X product line, which has a maximum detection range of 250 meters, aimed at urban low-speed applications [3]

Core Viewpoint - Hesai Technology (2525.HK) has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a dual listing status, achieving the highest fundraising record for Chinese concept stocks returning to Hong Kong since 2025 [1] Group 1: Company Overview - As of the report date, Hesai's total market capitalization reached HKD 36.412 billion, making it the highest-valued lidar company globally [3] - The market's focus on this return is not only on the size but also on the rarity of the company, which is the only one in the global lidar sector demonstrating scalable revenue, sustained profitability, and technological leadership [4] Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, Hesai achieved a revenue of RMB 2.08 billion, breaking multiple industry records and becoming the first and only publicly listed lidar company to achieve annual profitability [6] - The company generated a positive operating cash flow of RMB 63 million and a net cash flow of RMB 1.3 billion, marking a significant milestone for the lidar industry [6] - In Q2 2025, Hesai's revenue reached RMB 710 million, a year-on-year increase of 53.9%, and achieved a net profit of RMB 44.1 million, showing substantial improvement [6] Group 3: Market Position and Technology - Hesai holds a 33% market share, maintaining its position as the global leader in the lidar industry for four consecutive years [5] - The company is the champion in both the ADAS passenger vehicle market and the L4 autonomous driving market, with a 61% market share in L4 autonomous driving [5] - Hesai has over 1,900 patents, with a significant number of overseas patents, and has built a million-unit production capacity with a 100% automation rate in core production processes [7][9] Group 4: Growth Drivers - In the first half of 2025, Hesai delivered 449,600 ADAS lidar units, a year-on-year increase of 237.5%, securing partnerships with major automakers [10] - The company is also expanding into the robotics market, with a 692.9% year-on-year increase in lidar shipments for robots, totaling over 98,000 units in the first half of 2025 [11] - Hesai's strategic partnerships in the robotics sector include collaborations with leading companies in various applications, enhancing its position in the market [11] Group 5: Future Outlook - The dual listing allows the market to reassess Hesai's value, transitioning from being viewed as an "automotive supply chain" company in the U.S. to a "robotics + automotive" technology platform in Hong Kong [13] - The funds raised from the IPO will support Hesai's growth, enabling it to scale from a million-unit production capacity to potentially ten million units while maintaining a positive cash flow [13][14]

Core Viewpoint - Hesai Technology has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16, 2023, becoming the first lidar company to achieve a dual primary listing in both the US and Hong Kong markets [1][12]. Group 1: IPO Details - The IPO is the largest in the global lidar industry to date and the largest financing scale for a Chinese company returning to Hong Kong in nearly four years, with a total financing amount exceeding HKD 41.6 billion (USD 5.33 billion) [7]. - The company received enthusiastic subscriptions from global investors, including top sovereign and long-term funds, showcasing the capital market's strategic consensus on the lidar sector and recognition of Hesai's commercialization capabilities and technological value [7]. - Upon opening, the stock reached HKD 244.0 per share, giving the company a market capitalization exceeding HKD 36 billion [7]. Group 2: Company Achievements - Over the past decade, Hesai has reduced the cost of lidar from USD 100,000 to USD 200, making advanced safety and intelligent technology accessible to the public, with plans to deliver lidar for over 1 million vehicles [9]. - The company has achieved the number one global market share in three categories: vehicle-mounted lidar, ADAS lidar, and L4 autonomous driving lidar, maintaining its leadership in the global market for four consecutive years [9]. - In 2024, the company is projected to achieve revenue of CNY 2.08 billion, with annual delivery volumes doubling for four consecutive years, making it the first and only publicly listed lidar company to achieve full-year profitability and positive operating and net cash flow [10]. Group 3: Market Position and Future Plans - Hesai's lidar has become a standard safety feature for many popular models in the ADAS sector, with over 120 models from 24 major manufacturers set for mass production between 2025 and 2027 [10]. - The company has established itself as the preferred lidar supplier for nine of the top ten Robotaxi companies globally, with significant clients including Motional, Baidu, and Didi [10]. - Since 2017, Hesai has focused on developing lidar-specific chips (ASIC), significantly enhancing performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness, creating a strong technological barrier [11]. - The listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange marks a new milestone for Hesai, reflecting international capital market recognition of Chinese lidar technology and initiating a new chapter in the company's global strategic layout [11].

Core Viewpoint - The LiDAR industry is experiencing significant growth driven by advancements in autonomous driving, smart transportation, and robotics, with Hesai Technology poised to capitalize on this opportunity through its upcoming IPO in Hong Kong [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Hesai Technology is a leading global provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced LiDAR products [2]. - The company has established a strong product matrix that includes applications in passenger and commercial vehicles, robotics, smart agriculture, and port automation [2][4]. - Since its inception, the company has prioritized independent research and development of key LiDAR components, achieving the highest integration rate of self-developed chips in the industry starting from 2023 [2][3]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - Hesai's fourth-generation self-developed chip optimizes LiDAR functionality and performance by integrating all seven key components, making it the only company in the industry to independently develop all these components [3]. - The company has successfully launched four generations of self-developed chips since October 2020, each enhancing product performance and significantly reducing production costs [3][4]. Group 3: Market Performance - The company has experienced rapid growth in shipment volume and revenue, with approximately 80,400 units shipped in 2022, 222,100 units in 2023, and projected shipments of 501,900 units in 2024 [6]. - Hesai's net revenue reached RMB 1,202.7 million in 2022, RMB 1,877.0 million in 2023, and RMB 2,077.2 million in 2024, with a 46.3% year-on-year increase in Q1 2025 [7]. - The company is recognized as the largest global LiDAR supplier by revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024, and became the first to exceed 100,000 units shipped in a single month by December 2024 [7]. Group 4: Industry Growth - The global LiDAR market is projected to grow from USD 300 million in 2020 to USD 1.6 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.8%, and is expected to reach USD 17.3 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 61.7% [7]. - The Chinese LiDAR market is significantly outpacing other regions in terms of market size and growth rate [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Hesai Technology aims to leverage its technological and manufacturing expertise to strengthen its leading position in the global LiDAR market and expand its footprint in the robotics sector [8].