Deutsche Bank Markets Research Asia Industry Date Hong Kong 28 April 2017 Automobiles & Guangzhou Auto Components Forecast Change Vincent Ha, CFA Fei Sun, CFA Research Analyst Research Analyst 1Q17 results beat on strong Trumpchi (+852 ) 2203 6247 (+852 ) 2203 6130 and JV contribution; maintain Buy
[email protected] [email protected] 99% YoY 1Q17 net profit rise thanks to GS8 SUV and strong JV contribution Key Changes Guangzhou Auto (GAC) released its 1Q17 results under PRC GAAP on 28 April. Company Target Price Rating Gross revenue grew by 66.4% YoY to RMB16.9bn, mainly driven by a 67.3% 2238.HK 14.85 to - 16.20(HKD) YoY jump in Trumpchi local brand sales. The company’s net profit also surged by 98.7% YoY to RMB3.8bn on a 37.9% YoY total passenger vehicle (PV) sales 601238.SS 14.10 to - 15.35(CNY) volume growth. To elaborate, GAC’s 1Q17 gross profit margin improved by Source: Deutsche Bank 3.3ppt YoY to 23.8% with better economy of scale. Meanwhile, GAC recorded 1Q17 operating profit of RMB1.9bn (jumped 1.6x YoY), despite the 57.2% YoY Focus stocks increase in SG&A expenses. On the back of 30.2% YoY sales volume growth at Guangzhou Auto (2238.HK),HKD12.10 Buy Price four major JVs (namely Guangqi Honda, GAC Toyota, GAC Fiat-Chrysler and Target HKD16.20 GAC Mitsubishi) thanks to new SUV models, total 1Q17 earnings contribution Guangzhou Auto-A (601238.SS),CNY25.50 Sell from GAC's JVs and associates grew by 76.3% YoY to RMB2.3bn.