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Report Summary: Equity Research Autocarot Auto Parts May 15, 2025

Overview

This equity research report by Jefferies covers the Asia-Pacific automotive and auto parts industry, excluding Japan, dated May 15, 2025. It analyzes key trends, company-specific discussions from an investor tour following the Shanghai Auto Show, including recent developments in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, eVTOL, and humanoid robots. The market is focused on sustainability and technological innovation, with notable emphasis on Chinese companies.

Key Market Dynamics

After a strong performance, investors are now assessing whether the auto sector's outperformance has plateaued due to weaker April and early May sales.
There is renewed interest in high-yielding stocks as investors shift back from meme/AI-related names, driven by fundamentals in EV supply chains.
Emerging themes like eVTOL and humanoid robots are gaining attention, but with limited positioning among institutional investors.

CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)

CATL faces questions about underperformance despite strong fundamentals. Investors cite geopolitical risks and upcoming H-share IPO as reasons for lighter positions, but the company's technology is seen as a differentiator.
CATL stock rose 14% recently, and its H-share IPO was oversubscribed, indicating investor interest despite a 4% discount.

BYD (China BYD Co. Ltd.)

BYD overseas sales and retail volumes provide a buffer against potential price wars in China, which could impact short-term fundamentals.
Asia-based funds are trimming positions, while global long-only investors are buying into overseas strength. Hedge funds view BYD cautiously due to price cuts but are tactical ahead of potential index inclusion.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's auto business is elevating the company's brand and serves as a key growth driver. Investors focus on AIoT margins and ASPs but question the high valuation, with rivals like Haier trading at lower PEs.
Valuation based on SOTP models justifies the premium, but stock may range-bound until news on the YU7 model in June.

Other Companies and Broader Themes

Leapmotor climbed Auto Parts discusses Leapmotor as a monthly sales leader among EV startups, noting profitability potential through component sharing AD systems. Its international earnings are yet to materialize.
GWM (Great Wall Motor) is seen as an alpha opportunity due to premium products, Direct Sales Channel efficiencies, and scrappage tax benefits.
Li Auto and NIO show concerns over competition and sales declines, with no strong catalysts expected in 2Q.
Auto parts firms like Fuyao Glass and Horizon Robotics benefit from tech upgrades and localization trends. Fuyao faces capacity expansion questions, but Jefferies believes margins can be maintained.
Emerging sectors like eVTOL (e.g., Ehang) and humanoid robotics (e.g., Sanhua, Tuopu) are discussed, with Sanhua and Tuopu resuming interest after policy changes.

Valuations and Risks

Analyst ratings include ratings on select companies, with Buy, Hold, and Underperform recommendations.
Jefferies notes potential conflicts of interest due to business relationships, past performance not guaranteeing future results, and risks from market volatility, economic factors, and regulatory changes.

Recommendations

Focus on Chinese industrial and auto players with strong fundamentals in EVs and new technologies.
Long-term investors should consider the Vanguard 25 list for multi-year structural stories.
Auto companies show varied outlooks: BYD and Xpeng are top picks based on overseas potential; CATL has fundamentals support.