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VinFast Auto .(VFS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-21 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $719 million, representing a 47% year-over-year increase and a 9% quarter-over-quarter increase [19] - Cost of goods sold for the quarter was $1.1 billion, an increase of 85% year-over-year and 21% quarter-over-quarter [20] - Gross margin was negative 56.2%, compared to -24% in Q3 2024 and -41.1% in Q2 2025 [20][22] - Net loss for the quarter was -$953 million, with a net loss margin of -132.7% [23] - Total available liquidity as of September 30 was $3.7 billion, providing approximately 18 months of runway for operations and growth plans [24][76] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, VinFast delivered 38,195 EVs, a 74% increase year-over-year and 7% quarter-over-quarter [3] - For the first nine months of 2025, total EV deliveries reached 110,362, representing a 149% increase year-over-year [4] - E-scooter and e-bike deliveries totaled 120,052, reflecting a 535% increase year-over-year and 73% quarter-over-quarter [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Vietnam, VinFast's volumes grew 82% year-over-year, while the overall auto industry reported flat sales compared to Q3 2024 [7] - In India, VinFast ranked within the top eight for EV registration in its first month, with sales exceeding internal forecasts [9] - In Indonesia, VinFast captured approximately 5% of the BEV market year-to-date, ranking fifth among top BEV brands [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - VinFast aims to broaden its EV e-scooter lineup and deepen its presence in the B2B fleet channel in Vietnam [5] - The company is investing in innovation, focusing on vehicle platforms, electrical and electronic architecture, and autonomy [6] - VinFast plans to introduce three distinct brands by 2026, targeting different market segments [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of balancing growth and cost rationalization as a long-term priority [6] - The company remains optimistic about achieving its 2025 guidance, with expectations of reaching 30,000 vehicle deliveries per month soon [56] - Management acknowledged the need for time to mature its brand and green mobility ecosystem in international markets [13] Other Important Information - The company plans to launch new e-scooter models with extended range in 2026 [8] - VinFast's R&D expenses for Q3 2025 were $106 million, marking a 15% increase quarter-over-quarter [22] - The Ha Tinh factory is ramping up production and is expected to be the main production site for several models [61] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the expected timeline and cost expectations for developing your autonomy stack? - Management plans to launch a low-cost version for robotaxi in 2026, with further developments expected around 2028 [27] Question: What are your capital needs and timeline for achieving positive gross margin? - Total liquidity is $3.7 billion, sufficient for another 18 months based on current projections [30] Question: What percentage of sales in Q4 is expected to come from outside of Vietnam? - A slight increase in sales from outside Vietnam is anticipated in Q4, primarily from India and Indonesia [34] Question: Can you provide an update on the production ramp-up at Ha Tinh Plant? - The Ha Tinh factory is currently producing 15 jobs per hour, with plans to increase production for various models [61] Question: How is battery cost tracking and expected to trend? - Battery costs have declined by approximately 10% to 12% year-over-year, with further cost optimization expected [64] Question: What is the outlook for the two-wheeler business in 2026? - The target is to deliver 1.5 million two-wheelers in Vietnam in 2026, representing about 50% of total new sales [72]
VinFast Auto .(VFS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-21 13:00
Q3'25 Earnings Report 21 November 2025 3 Q 2 0 2 5 E A R N I N G S R E P O R T 2 100,000+ EVs delivered within the first 3 quarters of a single year Consecutive months as the nation's best-selling carmaker 13 3 Q 2 0 2 5 E A R N I N G S R E P O R T 3 VinFast Remains In Growth Mode – Both At Home And Abroad 110,362 EVs delivered in 9M'25, up 149% y/y. 2-WHEELER MOMENTUM ACCELERATES Nearly 120,052 2W delivered in Q3'25, up 535% y/y 234,536 2W delivered in 9M'25, up 489% y/y. ON TRACK FOR 2025 TARGET To at lea ...