GAC GROUP(601238) 民生证券·2025-04-27 11:26Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company, with a target price of 8.04 CNY per share, corresponding to a PB of 0.7 for the years 2025-2027 [6][3]. Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 19.88 billion CNY in Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 7.8% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 39.8%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was -730 million CNY, indicating a significant decline compared to the previous year [1][2]. - The company is facing short-term revenue pressure, but the average selling price (ASP) per vehicle has increased. The decline in profits is attributed to decreased vehicle sales, intensified market competition, increased promotional spending, and reduced government subsidies [1][2]. - The company is focusing on smart driving technology as a core strategy and is expanding its battery swap station network in collaboration with CATL. This dual approach aims to drive the company out of its current operational downturn [3][2]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Profitability - In Q1 2025, the total revenue was 19.88 billion CNY, down 7.8% year-on-year and 39.8% quarter-on-quarter. The net profit attributable to shareholders was -730 million CNY, with a non-recurring net profit of -890 million CNY, marking a year-on-year decline of 229.9% [1][2]. - The sales, management, R&D, and financial expense ratios were 6.3%, 5.6%, -1.4%, and 1.9%, respectively, showing year-on-year changes of 0.4pts, 0.9pts, -1.1pts, and 0.2pts [1]. Sales Performance - The total wholesale volume in Q1 2025 was 371,000 vehicles, a decrease of 9.4% year-on-year. The breakdown shows that GAC Honda sold 93,000 vehicles (-20.7%), GAC Toyota sold 162,000 vehicles (+3.6%), GAC Trumpchi sold 69,000 vehicles (-19.0%), and GAC Aion sold 47,000 vehicles (-3.6%) [2][3]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has launched several new electric vehicle models and is enhancing its product matrix to better position itself in the new energy and intelligent vehicle sectors. This includes the introduction of various electric SUVs and sedans [2]. - The strategic partnership with CATL aims to implement battery swap standards across more models and expand the battery swap station network, which is expected to support the company's recovery [3]. Financial Forecast - The projected revenues for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 124.69 billion CNY, 144.15 billion CNY, and 167.35 billion CNY, respectively. The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 875 million CNY, 1.15 billion CNY, and 2.37 billion CNY for the same years [5][9].