Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [1][47]. Core Insights - The company is a leading provider of autonomous driving domain controllers in China, with a strong binding to high-quality downstream customers [2][3]. - The penetration rate of intelligent driving is expected to continue rising, indicating a broad market prospect for autonomous driving domain controllers [2][3]. - The company maintains high R&D investment, with a focus on expanding its business opportunities both domestically and internationally [2][3]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company was established in December 2016 and specializes in autonomous driving solutions, achieving a market share of 8.6% in 2022, making it the fourth-largest provider in China [8][2]. - The management team has extensive industry experience, with the chairman holding 21.57% of the shares, ensuring a clear ownership structure [8][9]. Market Trends - The market for autonomous driving domain controllers is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting a market size of RMB 915 billion by 2027, reflecting a CAGR of 56.33% from 2022 to 2027 [2][21]. - The penetration rate of autonomous driving passenger vehicles in China is expected to reach 55.20% by 2024 and 81.70% by 2027 [2][18]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue grew from RMB 0.48 billion in 2020 to RMB 13.26 billion in 2022, with a CAGR of 425.59% [14][3]. - The projected revenues for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are RMB 17.59 billion, RMB 23.95 billion, and RMB 26.42 billion, respectively, with corresponding growth rates of 44.6%, 36.2%, and 10.3% [37][45]. R&D and Product Development - The company has significantly increased its R&D investment, with expenditures rising from RMB 0.44 billion in 2020 to RMB 2.17 billion in 2023, achieving a CAGR of 70.22% [26][27]. - The product matrix includes autonomous driving domain controllers and iFC series products, with the SuperVisionTM product line contributing 89% of revenue in 2023 [11][31]. Competitive Position - The company is the second-largest third-party provider of autonomous driving domain controllers in China, with a market share of 26.20% [24][2]. - The company has established partnerships with major OEMs, including Geely and Chery, and is expanding its international presence [32][34].
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