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September 28, 2013
China: Automobiles
Equity Research
Identifying 3 winning growth strategies; Geely up to CL-Buy, Changan (A)/GAC (H) to Buy
3 possible winning strategies for car makers
We believe Chinese auto firms with purely local
brands can (1) grow the profitability of those
brands via quality/brand image/pricing upgrades. It
is crucial to balance cost advantages while
investing more into R&D and quality, in our view.
As for those firms that derive most of their profit
from joint ventures (JVs) but also have local brand
operations, they can (2) maintain the profitability of
their JVs and grow their local brands via leveraging
the know-how of their JV partners; and/or (3) grow
their JV profitability via the introduction of more
new models, refreshing of existing models, further
localization of components, and stricter cost control.
Geely/Great Wall rank as local leaders; GAC/Changan better placed growing JVs
To identify potential industry leaders, we score
auto firms in our coverage based on several
criteria. Our results suggest that Geely/Great Wall
stand out in terms of local brand leadership.
Among the firms with substantial JV exposure,
SAIC screens as having high return on capital and
a strong balance sheet, while Guangzhou Auto
(GAC)/Changan/Brilliance appear better placed to
grow their JV profit due to strong product cycles.
3 Buy upgrades; Geely onto CL, SAIC off
We upgrade Geely to Buy, and add the stock to our
Conviction List (CL), due to its top ranking in terms
of local brand leadership, improving product
mix/ASP, and synergy with Volvo. We also upgrade
Changan (A) and GAC (H) to Buy given the strong
product cycles of their major JVs (Changan-
Ford/GAC-Honda/GAC-Toyota/GAC-Fiat) and
attractive valuation vs. peers. We take SAIC off CL
on its relatively low earnings growth vs. peers, but
stay Buy on attractive near-term valuation.
Sinotruk down to Sell; Neutral on Dongfeng/Great Wall (H)/BYD
We downgrade Sinotruk to Sell on its declining
market share and weak return outlook (consistently
at the fourth quartile). We are Neutral-rated on
Dongfeng (upgrade), Great Wall (H) (upgrade), and
BYD (downgrade). For our coverage universe, we
revise our 2013E-15E EPS on company-specific
factors, and introduce 2016E EPS. Reflecting our
estimate revisions and the roll forward of
valuation timeframe (now 2014E P/B vs. 2014E-16E
average ROE), we adjust our target prices.
RELATED RESEARCH
Steering through policy waves; local leaders to benefit; Buy
Great Wall (H); Baoxin off CL, April 17, 2013
GEELY COMES OUT TOPS FOR LOCAL BRAND
LEADERSHIP
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Yipeng Yang +86(10)6627-3189 [email protected] Beijing Gao Hua Securities Company Limited Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with companies
covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. For Reg AC certification and other important disclosures, see the Disclosure Appendix, or go to www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. Analysts employed by non-US affiliates are not registered/qualified as research analysts with FINRA in the U.S.
Yuqian Ding +86(10)6627-3327 [email protected] Beijing Gao Hua Securities Company Limited
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Global Investment Research
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Table of contents
Overview: Identifying local/JV leaders; Geely (onto CL), Changan (A), GAC (H) up to Buy 3
Identifying winning strategies for robust medium-term growth 5
Scorecard system highlights Geely/Great Wall as local winners, Changan/GAC JV winners 9
GS Scorecard Part 1: Geely, Great Wall, and BYD shine in terms of local brand leadership 10
GS Scorecard Part 2: JV exposure favors Changan, GAC 26
GS Scorecard Part 3: Return of capital – Great Wall best placed 31
GS Scorecard Part 4: Balance sheet strength generally strong, excluding BYD 32
Rolling forward valuation; Buy Geely (on CL), Changan (A), and GAC (H) 33
Geely: Up to CL-Buy on product mix/ASP expansion and synergy with Volvo 39
GAC (H): Up to Buy on JV profitability turnaround 42
Changan (A): Up to Buy on stronger-than-expected Ford volume/profitability 45
Sinotruk: Down to Sell on market share loss and sustained fourth quartile ROE 47
SAIC: Off Conviction List, but retain Buy on attractive near-term valuation 50
Dongfeng: Downgrade to Neutral on relatively low growth profile 52
Great Wall (H): Downgrade to Neutral on fair valuation 54
BYD: Upgrade to Neutral on improved visibility of EV growth/policy 56
Appendix: Global autos valuation comparisons 61
Disclosure Appendix 65
The prices in the body of this report are based on the market close of September 26, 2013.
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Overview: Identifying local/JV leaders; Geely (onto CL), Changan (A), GAC (H) up to Buy
Identifying winning growth strategies for different types of car makers in China
In China, we identify three possible winning growth strategies for two different types of car makers. For auto firms with purely local
brands (herein referred to as ‘pure local players’), we believe they can (1) grow the profitability of their local brands via quality/brand
image/pricing upgrades. It is crucial to balance their cost advantages while investing more in R&D and quality, in our view. For auto
firms that derive most of their profit from joint ventures (JVs) but also have local brand operations (herein referred to as ‘JV
players’), we believe they can (2) maintain the profitability of their JVs and grow their local brands via leveraging the know-how of
their JV partners; and/or (3) grow their JV profitability via the introduction of more new models, refreshing of existing models,
further localization of components, and stricter cost control.
Introduction of a scorecard system to identify potential local/JV leaders
We develop a scorecard system to identify the potential local and JV leaders: (1) Among the pure local players, Geely/Great
Wall/BYD occupy the top three rankings. Nevertheless, BYD has weak return/balance sheet strength hence we believe Geely/Great
Wall could be the potential long-term local leaders. Geely enjoys the top ranking under the local brands leadership criteria mainly
due to its high score in quality, CO2 efficiency, low-cost positioning, economies of scale, and innovative patents. Great Wall has also
scored well in terms of profitability, CO2 efficiency, low-cost positioning, and economies of scale. (2) For the JV players, none of
their local brands scored well compared to the pure local players, but Changan and SAIC may be better placed for their local brands
to achieve breakeven over the next three years. (3) Among JV players, SAIC/Dongfeng are currently well positioned in terms of their
JV exposures, particularly SAIC, whose major JVs are both strong in return on capital and balance sheet strength. However, both
companies score relatively low in growth potential due to their high market share base and profitability of their major JVs.
GAC/Changan/Brilliance may be better placed to grow their JV profit as a result of strong JV product cycles.
Rolling forward P/B-ROE valuation
For most of the auto firms in our coverage, we continue to use P/B-ROE as our main valuation methodology because of its
consistently high correlation with share price movements over time (current R-square at 0.74/0.91 for A/H shares). We roll forward
our valuation from 2013E P/B vs. 2013E-15E average ROE to 2014E P/B vs. 2014E-16E average ROE as we believe investors are
starting to look at 2014 P/B and ROE when making their investment decisions. For BYD, we continue to use the SOTP valuation due
to its different business nature (covering auto assembly, handset assembly and service, electric vehicle battery, solar panel, and
others). For Changan (B), we continue to use the A-B premium methodology (unchanged at 30%) since the B-share market is
segregated from the other markets. For Weichai (A/H), we continue to use the SOTP valuation due to the public listing of its
associate company Kion in June 2013, and apply an unchanged 5% conglomerate discount based on empirical cases. We newly
apply a 12% valuation discount on SAIC and Dongfeng to reflect their relatively low growth profiles vs. peers in the next three years.
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Three Buy upgrades: Geely (onto CL), Changan (A), GAC (H)
We upgrade Geely to Buy from Neutral, and add the stock to our Conviction List (CL), primarily due to its top ranking in terms of
local brand leadership, improving product mix/ASP, and synergy with Volvo. We also upgrade Changan (A) and GAC (H) to Buy
from Neutral on strong product cycles of their major JVs (Changan-Ford/GAC-Honda/GAC-Toyota/GAC-Fiat) as well as attractive
valuation vs. peers. We downgrade Sinotruk to Sell from Neutral on declining market share and weak return outlook (ROE
consistently lying at the fourth quartile). We also downgrade Dongfeng and Great Wall (H) to Neutral from Buy. We see Dongfeng as
having relatively low earnings growth, and believe Great Wall (H)’s shares have fully priced in the company’s strong profit growth,
following the recent share price rally. We upgrade BYD to Neutral from Sell on strong electric vehicle (EV) growth outlook and
favorable policy environment. We take SAIC off CL on relatively low earnings growth, but keep the stock as Buy on attractive near-
term valuation.
Exhibit 1: We adjust our target prices; upgrade Geely to Buy and add it to our Conviction List, upgrade GAC (H)/Changan (A) to Buy, downgrade Dongfeng/Great
Wall (H) to Neutral, downgrade Sinotruk to Sell, upgrade BYD to Neutral, and remove SAIC from our Conviction List but retain Buy
Valuation summary – China auto coverage
* denotes the stock is on our regional Conviction List.
Source: Datastream, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Valuation Summary - China Auto 9/26/2013 12 Month 12 Month TP PotentialTicker Company Name Currency Rating Close TP-new TP-old Chg. up/downside Methodology Target 2014E PB Key risks3836.HK Harmony HKD Buy 6.12 8.36 8.08 3.5% 36.6% PB-ROE: H Share 2.3 Weaker price/margin erosion of luxury and super luxury new car sales0175.HK Geely HKD Buy* 3.96 5.20 4.16 25.0% 31.3% PB-ROE: H Share 1.8 Lower government subsidy; lower vol/price of new models000625.SZ Changan (A) CNY Buy 10.11 12.98 10.24 26.8% 28.4% PB-ROE: A Share 2.6 Lower vol/price of SUV/low-end sedan/minivan600418.SS JAC CNY Buy 9.05 11.32 9.17 23.4% 25.1% PB-ROE: A Share 1.9 SUV volume/pricing due to competition; Lower than expected commercial vehicle1293.HK Baoxin HKD Buy 7.22 8.97 7.32 22.5% 24.2% PB-ROE: H Share 2.6 Price/margin erosion of new car sales; potential restriction from BMW on new car sales post NCGA acquisition600104.SS SAIC CNY Buy 13.40 16.42 20.59 -20.2% 22.5% PB-ROE: A Share 1.3 Higher price/margin erosion; weaker local brand sales1728.HK Zhengtong HKD Buy 5.01 6.10 5.22 16.9% 21.8% PB-ROE: H Share 1.3 Lower price/volume of luxury car, esp. JLR and Volvo.2238.HK GAC HKD Buy 8.38 10.12 6.36 59.1% 20.8% PB-ROE: H Share 1.4 Lower vol. of new models; lower JVs' margin000338.SZ Weichai (A) CNY Neutral 19.37 21.84 19.85 10.0% 12.7% SOTP NA Weaker/stronger than expected export growth; ASP/MS gain on strict Implementation of Euro IV emission standard000800.SZ FAW Car CNY Neutral 13.21 14.89 12.84 15.9% 12.7% PB-ROE: A Share 1.7 Progress in the restructuring; higher/lower vol of new models and price200625.SZ Changan (B) HKD Neutral 11.45 12.65 9.61 31.6% 10.5% A-B premium NA Higher/lower vol/price of SUV/low-end sedan/minivan2333.HK Great Wall (H) HKD Neutral 42.85 46.01 41.03 12.1% 7.4% PB-ROE: H Share 2.8 Higher/lower price erosion; higher/lower volume in compact SUV/sedan;1211.HK BYD HKD Neutral 34.10 35.17 13.00 170.5% 3.1% SOTP NA Higher/lower vol/price of new car models; higher/lower e-bus sales; higher/lower subsidy1114.HK Brilliance HKD Neutral 11.84 11.89 10.02 18.7% 0.4% PB-ROE: H Share 2.5 Higher/lower vol./price; higher/lower electric vehicle expenditure600741.SS Huayu CNY Not rated 9.36 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA1899.HK Xingda HKD Neutral 3.60 3.52 3.50 0.5% -2.3% PB-ROE: H Share 0.9 Higher/lower radial cord/sawing wire price erosion 0489.HK Dongfeng HKD Neutral 11.76 11.47 13.66 -16.1% -2.5% PB-ROE: H Share 1.2 Higher/lower price/volume; slower recovery of Nissan/Honda’s sales 0881.HK Zhongsheng HKD Neutral 12.50 10.88 8.64 25.9% -13.0% PB-ROE: H Share 1.7 Strong/lower price/volume of luxury car; Japanes brands recovery2338.HK Weichai (H) HKD Neutral 30.75 25.90 23.93 8.2% -15.8% SOTP NA Weaker/stronger than expected export growth; ASP/MS gain on strict Implementation of Euro IV emission standard601633.SS Great Wall (A) CNY Neutral 48.89 40.41 35.86 12.7% -17.3% PB-ROE: A Share 3.2 Higher/lower price erosion; higher/lower volume in compact SUV/sedan;0425.HK Minth HKD Neutral 16.08 12.96 12.00 8.0% -19.4% PB-ROE: H Share 1.3 Quicker/slower Japanese brands vol. recovery; higher/lower pricing3808.HK Sinotruk HKD Sell 3.98 3.12 3.31 -5.7% -21.6% PB-ROE: H Share 0.4 Higher vol of HDT domestic/export market
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Identifying winning strategies for robust medium-term growth
JVs contribute majority of profits in China’s passenger car industry
The auto companies in our coverage produce about two-third of the total passenger cars sold in China, and as such we believe that
the financial summary of our coverage acts as a good proxy to the China passenger car industry. In 2012, 70% of coverage volume
and 97% of coverage profit were contributed by JVs. The local brands from JV players lost 15% of coverage profit despite 8%
volume share, while local brands from the pure local players contributed 22% coverage volume/18% coverage profit. By 2015E, we
believe JVs may still contribute bulk of the volume/profit of the industry, but with lower shares. We also estimate the volume/profit
from local brands, especially from the pure local players, to increase faster than the industry.
Exhibit 2: In 2012, JVs contributed 70% of coverage volume... Volume in ‘000 units
Exhibit 3: ...but 97% of coverage profit Profit in Rmb mn
Source: IHS, Company data.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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Pure local players Total
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Exhibit 4: By 2015E, we expect JVs to contribute 66% of coverage volume...
Volume in ‘000 units
Exhibit 5: ...and 78% of coverage profit
Profit in Rmb mn
Source: IHS, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: IHS, Gao Hua Securities Research.
We expect local brands to grow slightly faster than JV brands and achieve 35% market share in
2020E
In our previous report, Six industry trends determine long-term view: Buy Great Wall (H) and Dongfeng, Sell BYD, dated February 24
2012, we explained our view that Chinese local brands could regain China market share by upgrading their product/image. We
believe that local brands could grow slightly faster than JV brands and achieve 35% market share in 2020E.
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26% 100%
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Exhibit 6: We see six trends on China car market size and structure evolvement
Source: Global Insight, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Stocks implications
Brilliance (BMW) is growing faster
Within international brands:
Changan (Ford),GAC (Honda/Toyota/Fiat) might better placed in growing JV profit
Within Domestic brands:
Geely/Great Wall stand out as potential long-term winners
Geely/Great Wall
BYD
Trends
2. Luxury fever
4.Structural shift to local brands: some stand out as potential long-term winners
5.Growing export
6.Electrification: HEV/PHEV/EV to reach 5% car market by 2020E
Electric car:Incl.: HEV/PHEV/EV
Overseas market/ export
Int’l mainstream brands
Domestic brands
China car market size and structure evolvement
Market size (k unit)
CAGR
Domestic market :Int’l luxury brands
1.Growth sustained at 7% to 2020E
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3.Divergence within mainstream international brands in growth
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2013E
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We see three possible winning growth strategies for two different types of car makers in China
For pure local players:
1. To grow the profitability of pure local brands
For pure local players, we believe a possible winning strategy is to grow the profitability of their pure local brands via
product/quality/brand image/pricing upgrade. Usually, pure local brands are relatively weak in quality, brand image and have to
resort to attractive pricing in order to attract customers. We believe that a potential way to success for pure local players is to
upgrade their product, quality, brand image as well as price to grow market share as well as profitability. During the process of
upgrading, we believe it is crucial to balance cost advantages while investing more into R&D/product/quality, hence we develop a
comprehensive scorecard system, analyzing eight different categories which may impact long-term competitiveness of local brands.
Based on our scorecard, we identify Geely and Great Wall as potential long-term winners among companies with purely local
brands.
For JV players:
2. To maintain profitability of JVs and to grow local brands
In our view, the first strategic approach is to maintain the profitability of JVs and to grow local brands via leveraging the know-how
learned from the JV partners. In general, the product and quality from JV players’ local brands are relatively higher than the pure
local players, but none of their local car brands are profitable so far due to the lack of low-cost positioning, low economies of scale,
and low capacity utilization. Most local brands from JV players currently are weak in EV as well. Among JV players, we believe that
Changan and SAIC may have better opportunities to achieve breakeven of their local brands in the coming three years due to their
relatively balanced positions in quality/innovation/pricing as well as scale/low-cost positioning. If Changan can improve its price/mix
and SAIC can improve its scale (especially to increase the average sales volume per platform), they could achieve higher ranking
with their local brands.
3. To grow profitability of JVs
We believe another possible winning strategy for JV players is to grow the JV profitability via introduction of more new models,
refreshing of existing models, further localization of key components, and stricter cost control. However, as products and brands of
JVs are controlled by foreign partners (Chinese partners/listcos are more or less like the financial investors of the JVs), we develop a
separated/much-simplified scorecard focusing on profitability and growth of the JVs rather than the drivers of JVs’ competitiveness
in the long run. We see SAIC/Dongfeng as well positioned currently, especially the former, which is also strong in return and
balance sheet strength. However, both companies score relatively low in growth potential. We believe that GAC/Changan/Brilliance
may be better placed to grow their JV profit due to strong product cycles.
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Scorecard system highlights Geely/Great Wall as local winners, Changan/GAC JV winners
We classify auto companies with a JV structure such as SAIC//Dongfeng/Changan/GAC/Brilliance as “JV players”, and those without
such as Great Wall/Geely/BYD/FAW Car/JAC as “pure local players”. In general, JV players also have local brand operations, but
most of the volume/profit is contributed by their JV operations and their local passenger car brands are unprofitable. In contrast, the
pure local players derive substantial profit contribution from their local brands.
In order to make apple-to-apple comparisons, our scorecard consists of four different parts to identify the local and JV winners in
our coverage:
1. A comprehensive local brands scorecard system with eight dimensions to identify potential long-term winner among local
brands. The local scorecard is suitable to evaluate all listcos as they all have local brands.
2. A simplified scorecard for JVs with focus on current and future financial result, since we believe that the JV players are more or
less like financial investors of their JVs: They do not own the brands, products, or core technology of the JVs and their foreign
partners control most of the intellectual property rights of the brands/products/technology. The simplified JV scorecard is
suitable to evaluate the current and future JV exposure of JV players, namely, SAIC//Dongfeng/Changan/GAC/Brilliance.
3. In order to reflect the overall return situation of the listco, we also add current and future return of capital for each listco. We
view CROCI as an important parameter to ascertain how well companies translate their competitive advantage into financial
return.
4. Long-term participants are likely to benefit from strong balance sheets, which provide a good basis for companies to invest in
new technologies, maintain product development levels, and manage the cyclical and structural challenges facing the industry.
Hence, we rank balance sheet strength of each listco.
We have the following findings from our scorecard analysis (see Exhibits 7 and 8 for details):
Among local brands, Geely/Great Wall/BYD are ranked as top 3. Nevertheless, BYD has weak return/balance sheet strength
hence we choose Geely/Great Wall as the potential long-term local winners.
Geely is ranked as No. 1 in the local brands leadership scorecard mainly due to its high score in quality, CO2 efficiency, low cost
position, economies of scale, and innovative patent.
Great Wall is very strong in profitability, CO2 efficiency, low cost position, and economies of scale.
Among JV players, we see none of their local brands score well compared to pure local players, esp. in terms of high COGS,
low utilization, and weak EV development. Changan and SAIC might have better opportunities to achieve breakeven of their
local brands in 3 years as they achieve relative high score in local brand leadership among JV players.
Among JV players, SAIC/Dongfeng are positioned well currently in their JV exposures, esp. SAIC’s major JVs are strong in both
return and Balance Sheet strength. However both companies score relatively low in growth potential due to high bases of
market share and profitability of their major JVs. GAC/Changan/Brilliance may be better placed to grow their JV profit as a result
of strong JV product cycles.
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Exhibit 7: GS auto scorecard summary: SAIC/Dongfeng lead in current JV exposure while Changan/GAC excel in JV growth; Geely/Great Wall/BYD rank high
among local players
GS auto scorecard summary
Note: The dotted-line rectangles refer to key highlights; the number of points represents the scores of each local brand, the more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
GS Scorecard Part 1: Geely, Great Wall, and BYD shine in terms of local brand leadership
We have developed a scorecard system to evaluate the local brands long-term competitiveness in order to identify the potential
long-term winner of the local brands. We quantify 8 criteria: price/mix, low cost position, economies of scales, innovation, EV and
CO2 efficiency, Quality, exports, and local brand profitability. Although none of the local brands under our coverage is a stand-out
leader in all dimensions and each of them has its own strengths and weaknesses, we believe Geely, Great Wall, and BYD are the
comparative local brand leaders. We have also taken into account our scorecard analysis for our rating changes.
Listco SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JACPart 1: Local brand leadership ●● ● ●●● ● ● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●
Part 2: JV exposureCurrent position ●●●●● ●●● ● ● ●● NA NA NA NA NAGrowth potential ●● ● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● NA NA NA NA NA
Part 3: Return of capital CROCI - 2012 ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●CROCI - 2015E ●●● ●● ●●● ●● ●●● ●●●●● ●●● ● ●● ●●●
Part 4: B/S strength (gearing) ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ● ●●● ●●●●●
JV players Pure local players
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Exhibit 8: GS Auto scorecard part 1: Local brand leadership is intended to evaluate local brands on the rankings in eight dimensions GS Auto Scorecard overview – local brand leadership
Note: The number of points represents the scores of each local brand, the more the points, the better the score.
Source: China Auto Market, Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Part 1: Local brand leadership1. Pricing/mix SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●● ●●● ●● ●● ●●●● ●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●1.1 Average unit price (2013E) ●● ●●● ● ●●● ●●●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●1.2 Price premium (2013E) ●●● ●● ●● ● ●●● ●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●2. Low cost position SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●2.1 Salary of the production sites (2012) ● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●●2.2 Units per employee (2012) ●●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●● ●● ●● ●●●● ● ●●●● ●●●2.3 Capacity utilization (2010-2012 averag●● ●● ●● ● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●3. Economies of scale SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●● ●●● ●●● ●●● ● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●3.1 Size in Unit (2013E) ●●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●●3.2 Size in Revenue (2013E) ●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●3.3 No. and percentage of cars produced ● ●●● ●●● ●●●●● N/A ●●● ● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●●4. Innovation SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ●● ●● ●●● ● ●●4.1 R&D budget (2012) ●●●●● ●●●● ●● ●● ● ●● ●● ●●● ● ●●4.2 R&D/Sales (2012) ●●● ●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ● ●● ●●● ● ●●4.3 Patent ●● ● ●●●●● ● ● ●● ●●●● ●● ●● ●5. EV and CO2 efficiency SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ●●5.1 Fuel efficienct cars Sales (2012) ●●●● ●●● ●●● ● ● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ● ●●5.2 Fuel consumption (2012) ●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●5.3 EV sales(2013E) ● N/A ● N/A N/A N/A ● ●●●●● ● ●●5.4 Battery/BMS for EV (2013E) ●● ●● ●● N/A N/A N/A ●● ●●●●● ●● ●●6. Quality SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●●●● ●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●6.1 JD Power overall score (2012) ●●●●● ●● ●●●● N/A ●●● ● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ●●6.2 Crash Test (2012) ●●●● ● ●●●● ●●●● N/A ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●7. Export % sales (2012) SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
● ● ● ● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ● ●●●8. Local brand profitability SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW car JAC
●● ●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●8.1 Net earnings (2012) ● ● ●● ● ●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ●●8.2 Net earnings (2015E) ● ● ● ● ● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ●● ●●8.3 NPM (2012) ●● ●●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●●8.4 NPM (2015E) ●● ●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
Score (1 to 5 is from low to high) ●● ● ●●● ● ● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●
JV players Pure local players
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1. Pricing/mix
In our view, pricing and product mix are the key building blocks with which auto companies create a competitive advantage. The
realized average price per unit sold can vary significantly across different car companies. Product mix is one key factor that explains the
differences in average prices, i.e. a small car manufacturer such as Geely or BYD will have a lower average unit price compared to that
of FAW Car, which offers a greater proportion of larger vehicles. In Exhibit 9, we plot the average realized price per unit (passenger cars
only) against a theoretical (based on a car company’s product mix) average price, in an attempt to isolate an OEM’s price premium.
Exhibit 9: FAW Car has the highest ASP while BYD sold cars at low prices
GS scorecard part 1 - local brand leadership: 1. Pricing/mix
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 10: Average unit price In Rmb, 2013E
Exhibit 11: Price premium Real vs. theoretical ASP by company, Rmb, 2013E
Note: Local brand only.
Note: Our theoretical price is based on market price average. Due to their low pricing than JV products, the local brands are all located below the pricing line.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research. Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Part 1: Local brand leadership1. Pricing/mix SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●● ●●● ●● ●● ●●●● ●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●1.1 Average unit price (2013E) ●● ●●● ● ●●● ●●●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●1.2 Price premium (2013E) ●●● ●● ●● ● ●●● ●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●
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2. Low-cost position
The automotive industry is a highly competitive industry which must cope with overcapacity, productivity improvement and rising
labor costs. To determine the relative cost position of the companies across our coverage universe, we analyze three key factors: (1)
Salary of the production sites; (2) revenues per employee; (3) capacity utilization.
Exhibit 12: Geely/Great Wall/Changan/FAW Car lead the low-cost position, while GAC’s low ranking is partly due to its small scale as a late comer GS Scorecard part 1 - local brand leadership: 2. Low-cost position
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 13: Salary of the production sites Annual average salary in the cities where the production sites locate, in Rmb ‘000,
2012
Exhibit 14: Units per employee Units per employee, 2012
Note: BYD has relatively lower units per employee partly due to higher degree of vertical integration.
Source: CEIC.
Source: Company data.
2. Low cost position SAIC ChangAn JAC FAW Car BYD Geely Greatwall GAC Dongfeng Brilliance●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●● ●●● ●●●
2.1 Salary of the production sites (2012) ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●2.2 Units per employee (2012) ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ● ●●●● ●● ●●● ●●● ●●2.3 Capacity utilization (2010-2012 average) ●● ●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ● ●● ●●●
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Exhibit 15: Capacity utilization (2010-2012 average)
Capacity utilization in %, 2010-2012 average
Source: Company data.
53%50%
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3. Economies of scale
Due to high costs associated with quality/product upgrade, we believe economies of scale are becoming more important. To
establish a relative scale, we focus on: (1) size in unit; (2) size in revenues; (3) the total number of cars and percentage of cars
produced from the top-three platforms.
Exhibit 16: Great Wall/FAW Car screen as the leaders in terms of economies of scale GS Scorecard part 1 - local brand leadership: 3. Economies of scale
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
3. Economies of scale SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC●● ●●● ●●● ●●● ● ●●●● ●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●
3.1 Size in Unit (2013E) ●●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●●3.2 Size in Revenue (2013E) ●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●3.3 No. and percentage of cars produced in top 3 platforms (2013E) ● ●●● ●●● ●●●●● N/A ●●● ● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●●
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Exhibit 17: Size in unit Passenger car volumes only. For JVs volumes counted by shareholding %, in ‘000
units, 2013E
Exhibit 18: Size in revenue Passenger car revenue only. For JVs, revenue counted by shareholding %, in Rmb
mn, 2013E
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 19: % of cars produced in top 3 platforms
Car volume from top3 platform as % of total volume, 2013E
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
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4. Innovation
We believe the emergence of long-term industry structural winners is likely to be driven by innovation capability, which enables
companies to constantly upgrade their products and expand market share/penetration. In order to assess the innovation activities,
we compare: (1) R&D budget (absolute amount, total spending include both capitalized expenditure and expenditure charged to
P&L; (2) R&D/sales; (3) number of patents (innovative only, excluding design patents).
Exhibit 20: SAIC has the highest R&D budget, GAC’s investment is the highest in terms of R&D as % of sales, while Changan/Geely lead in number of patents
GS Scorecard part 1 - local brand leadership: 4. Innovation
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: State Intellectual Property Office of P.R.C, Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
4. Innovation SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ●● ●● ●●● ● ●●
4.1 R&D budget (2012) ●●●●● ●●●● ●● ●● ● ●● ●● ●●● ● ●●4.2 R&D/Sales (2012) ●●● ●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ● ●● ●●● ● ●●4.3 Patent ●● ● ●●●●● ● ● ●● ●●●● ●● ●● ●
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Exhibit 21: R&D budget
R&D expense, in Rmb mn, 2012
Exhibit 22: R&D as % of sales
R&D as % of sales, 2012
Source: Company data.
Source: Company data.
5,756
1,694
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5.02%
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SAIC ChangAn JAC FAW car BYD Geely Greatwall GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
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Exhibit 23: Innovation - Patent
No. of patents by the end of June 2013
Source: State Intellectual Property Office of P.R.C, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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5. Electric Vehicle (EV) and CO2 efficiency
This part of our scorecard is intended to quantify company’s ability to cope with the tighter fuel consumption regulation and the
R&D capabilities in EV/battery. We use 2012 fuel consumption data announced by MIIT. However, product-mix is one key factor that
helps explain the differences in fuel consumption: i.e. a small car manufacturer such as Geely or BYD will have a lower average fuel
consumption compared with FAW Car, which offers a greater proportion of larger vehicles. Below we plot the average fuel
consumption per unit (passenger cars only) against a theoretical (based on a car company’s product mix) fuel consumption, in an
attempt to isolate an OEM’s mix effect. We also evaluation the EV sales and whether the company has developed battery/battery
management system (BMS) for EV.
Exhibit 24: BYD is strong in both EV and CO2 efficiency while Geely excels in fuel efficient car sales GS Scorecard part 1 - local brand leadership: 5. EV and CO2 efficiency
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
5. EV and CO2 efficiency SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ●●
5.1 Fuel efficient cars Sales (2012) ●●●● ●●● ●●● ● ● ●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ● ●●5.2 Fuel consumption (2012) ●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●● ● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●5.3 EV sales(2013E) ● N/A ● N/A N/A N/A ● ●●●●● ● ●●5.4 Battery/BMS for EV (2013E) ●● ●● ●● N/A N/A N/A ●● ●●●●● ●● ●●
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Exhibit 25: Fuel efficient car sales
As % of total volume, 2012
Exhibit 26: Fuel consumption
Real fuel consumption vs. standard, in litre/100km, 2012
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 27: EV sales
EV sales volume in unit, 2013E
Exhibit 28: BYD is the only OEM owning both Battery/BMS Technology
Battery/Battery management system technology, 2013E
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Note: The score is defined by whether an OEM owns Battery/BMS technology.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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6. Quality
In the process of brand/product upgrade, we believe quality improvement is the key to change the previous customer perception of
low price/low quality on local brands. Here we compared JD Power overall score (including 5 dimensions: Vehicle Dependability
Study, Initial Quality Study, APEAL Study, Sales Satisfaction Index and Customer Service Index) of the models from local brands as
well as the crash test score from CATARC (China Automotive Technology and Research Center), the official institution carrying on C-
NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program) safety test in China. We see Geely and SAIC take the lead in product quality.
Exhibit 29: We see Geely and SAIC take the lead in product quality GS Scorecard: 6 – EV and CO2 efficiency
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: JD Power, CATARC, Gao Hua Securities Research
Exhibit 30: JD power overall score
2012
Exhibit 31: Crash test
2012
Note: The JD power overall score is the average of 5 dimensions: Vehicle Dependability Study, Initial Quality Study, APEAL Study, Sales Satisfaction Index and Customer Service Index.
Source: JD Power.
Source: CATARC.
6. Quality SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC●●●●● ●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
6.1 JD Power overall score (2012) ●●●●● ●● ●●●● N/A ●●● ● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ●●6.2 Crash Test (2012) ●●●● ● ●●●● ●●●● N/A ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
3.00
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7. Export
In our view, China car market growth might sustain at high single digit in the long run (CAGR at 7% from 2013E to 2020E). With the
domestic growth slowing down, we believe overseas market is becoming a more and more important growth driver for Chinese
OEMs. We believe the overseas market provides ample room for local brands to grow in the future while the opportunities remain
limited for JVs. We see Geely/Great Wall/BYD best positioned in export.
Exhibit 32: Geely/Great Wall/BYD have more export exposure GS Scorecard 7 – strategic positioning/transformation
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 33: Geely is doing well in export, booking 22% export as % of sales in
2012 Export as % of total revenue, 2012
Source: Company data.
7. Export % sales (2012) SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC● ● ● ● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ● ●●●
0%1%
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8. Local brand profitability
We also compare the absolute net earnings as well as net profit margin (NPM) percentage of local brands (including both current
status and future estimations) to assess their profitability. We see Great Wall and Geely as the most profitable companies among
the local peers based on their highest net earnings and NPM in both 2012 and 2015E.
Exhibit 34: Great Wall screens as the best company in local brand profitability in China, followed by Geely GS Scorecard 7 – local brand profitability
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
8. Local brand profitability SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW car JAC●● ●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
8.1 Net earnings (2012) ● ● ●● ● ●● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ●●8.2 Net earnings (2015E) ● ● ● ● ● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ●● ●●8.3 NPM (2012) ●● ●●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●●●8.4 NPM (2015E) ●● ●● ●● ● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
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Exhibit 35: Net earnings
In Rmb mn, 2012
Exhibit 36: Net earnings
In Rmb mn, 2015E
Source: Company data.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 37: Net profit margin In %, 2012
Exhibit 38: Net profit margin In %, 2015E
Source: Company data.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
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6,000SA
IC
Cha
ngAn JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Brilli
ance
-1,000 -600
1,1002,134 1,589
4,557
11,464
-1,207 -300 -150-2,000
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
SAIC
Cha
ngAn JAC
FAW
Car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Brilli
ance
-9.6%-7.0%
1.7%
-2.6%
3.0%
8.3%
13.2%
-18.4%
-6.1%
-16.3%-20.0%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
SAIC
Chan
gAn
JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Brilli
ance
-4.0% -2.5%
3.6% 4.1% 4.5%
9.5%
15.1%
-10.0%
-5.0%
-12.0%-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
SAIC
Cha
ngAn JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Dong
feng
Brilli
ance
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GS Scorecard Part 2: JV exposure favors Changan, GAC
We apply a simplified scorecard for JVs with focus on current and future financial results, since we believe that the JV players are
more or less like financial investors to their JVs: the Chinese auto firms do not own the brands, products, or core technology of the
JVs while their foreign partners control most of the intellectual property rights on the brand/product/technology of JVs. The
simplified JV scorecard is suitable to evaluate the JVs of SAIC/Dongfeng/Changan/GAC/Brilliance. Among these JV players, we see
SAIC and Dongfeng as well positioned with their strong current volume, and profitability (NPM %), while we expect
Changan/GAC/Brilliance to enjoy higher growth in the next three years.
Exhibit 39: SAIC ranks highly in terms of current JV exposure, while Changan/GAC/Brilliance display greater growth potential
GS Scorecard 7 – Strategic positioning/transformation
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Part 2: JV exposure1. Current position SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
●●●●● ●●● ● ● ●● NA NA NA NA NA1.1 JV volume (2012) ●●●●● ●●● ●● ●● ● NA NA NA NA NA1.2 JV profit (2012), 100% ●●●●● ●●● ● ● ● NA NA NA NA NA1.3 JV NPM (2012) ●●●●● ●●●● ● ● ●●● NA NA NA NA NA
2. growth potential SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC●● ● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● NA NA NA NA NA
2.1 JV 2012-2015E volume CAGR ● ● ●●● ●●●● ●●●●● NA NA NA NA NA2.2 JV 2012-2015E earnings CAGR ●● ● ●●●●● ●●● ●●● NA NA NA NA NA2.3 JV NPM change (2015E vs. 2012) ●● ● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●● NA NA NA NA NA
JV players Pure local players
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Exhibit 40: Greatest JV contribution for SAIC in terms of volume…
JV volume in unit, 100% counted, 2012
Exhibit 41: …and profit
Net profit in Rmb mn, 100% counted, 2012
Source: Company data.
Source: Company data.
Exhibit 42: JV NPM JV NPM in %, 2012
Exhibit 43: JV 2012-2015E volume CAGR JV volume 2012-2015E CAGR, in %
Source: Company data.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
2,672,666
670,286 581,708
1,542,798
160,849
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
38,000
3,2425,043
19,940
4,650
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
12.0%
5.0%5.5%
10.8%
8.3%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
12.4%
20.7%
24.3%
14.1%
28.1%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
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Exhibit 44: JV 2012-2015E earnings CAGR
JV net profit 2012-2015E CAGR, in %
Exhibit 45: JV NPM change (2015E vs. 2012)
JV NPM change, 2015E vs. 2012, in %
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
11.3%
62.0%
34.2%
2.7%
29.3%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
-0.2%
3.8%
2.3%
-2.6%
0.8%
-3.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
SAIC ChangAn GAC Dongfeng Brilliance
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We believe Changan (A), GAC (H) may benefit from market share/NPM expansion of Changan-Ford, GZ-Honda, GZ-Fiat
In Exhibit 46, we compare international car makers’ global market share vs. China market share in 2012 and 2015E based on
IHS/Global Insight data. We observe that laggards with strong product cycles are likely to gain market share, e.g., Ford/PSA. We also
see OEMs which opened new production JVs in China are likely to obtain market share as well (e.g., Fiat and Mitsubishi). Hence, we
believe Changan (A) and GAC (H) may benefit from the rising market share of Ford, Fiat and Mitsubishi. Although Dongfeng should
benefit from PSA’s rising market share in China, we see this as having a less beneficial impact on Dongfeng, as PSA only
contributes a small portion of Dongfeng’s net profit (c.10%).
Exhibit 46: We estimate that Ford, PSA, Fiat, and Mitsubishi will gain market share in China Market share in %, in 2012 and 2015E
Source: IHS, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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In Exhibit 47, we compare international car makers’ global NPM vs. their China JVs’ NPM in 2012 and 2015E based on company
disclosure and our estimation. We see NPM expansion for OEMs such as Changan-Ford, GZ-Honda, and GZ-Fiat, due to their strong
product cycle and increase of localization rate. We also believe current JV leaders like Shanghai-Volkswagen (SVW) and Shanghai-
GM (SGM) may largely maintain their high NPM in the coming 3 years albeit with limited upside due to a high base. We believe
Changan (A) and GAC (H) may benefit from margin expansion of Changan-Ford, GZ-Fiat and GZ-Honda.
Exhibit 47: We estimate that Changan-Ford/GZ-Honda/GZ-Fiat will expand NPM
Net profit margin in %, 2012 and 2015E
Abbrev notes: CA-F: Changan-Ford; CA-M: Changan-Mazda; CA-S: Changan-Suzuki; GZ-T: GZ-Toyota; GZ-H: GZ-Honda;
GZ-F: GZ-Fiat; B-BMW: Brilliance-BMW; SGM: SAIC-GM; SVW: SAIC-VW; DF-N: DF-Nissan; DF-H: DF-Honda; DF-P: DF-PSA;
Source: IHS, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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GS Scorecard Part 3: Return of capital – Great Wall best placed
We view CROCI as an important parameter to ascertain how well companies translate their competitive advantages into financial
returns. Great Wall holds the number one spot among peers.
Exhibit 48: Great Wall ranks No. 1 in terms of return on capital
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 49: Great Wall currently enjoys the highest CROCI… %, 2012
Exhibit 50: …and we see this trend continuing in 2015E %, 2015E
Source: Company data.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Part 3: Return of capital (CROCI)SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
CROCCROCI (2012) ●●●●● ●●● ●●● ●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●● ●● ● ●●●CROCI (2015E) ●●● ●● ●●● ●● ●●● ●●●●● ●●● ● ●● ●●●
JV players Pure local players
40.2%
17.7% 20.1%
-0.6%
10.7%
23.9%
44.6%
9.5%
22.8%
36.3%
-5.0%0.0%5.0%
10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0%50.0%
SAIC
Cha
ngAn JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Bril
lianc
e22.0%
25.1% 23.5%
16.5%
11.7%
26.4%
38.0%
17.0% 15.7%
27.2%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
SAI
C
Cha
ngA
n
JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Bril
lianc
e
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GS Scorecard Part 4: Balance sheet strength generally strong, excluding BYD
In the long term, China auto firms are likely to benefit from a strong balance sheet, which may enable them to invest in new
technologies, maintain product development levels, and manage the cyclical and structural challenges facing the industry.
Exhibit 51: JAC has the strongest balance sheet, while BYD appears to be weak
Note: The number of points represents the score in the category. The more the points, the better the score.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 52: BYD has the highest gearing
Gearing ratio, 2013E
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
Part 4: B/S strength (gearing)SAIC Dongfeng ChangAn GAC Brilliance Greatwall Geely BYD FAW Car JAC
Gearing (2013E) ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ● ●●● ●●●●●
JV players Pure local players
-14%-2%
-35%
5%
62%
-9%-21%
0%
-17%
-1%
-40%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
SAIC
Cha
ngAn JAC
FAW
car
BYD
Gee
ly
Gre
atw
all
GAC
Don
gfen
g
Brilli
ance
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Rolling forward valuation; Buy Geely (on CL), Changan (A), and GAC (H)
P/B-ROE remains our main methodology; rolling forward to 2014E P/B vs. 2014E-16E average ROE
We continue to use P/B-ROE as our primary valuation methodology because of its consistently high correlation with share price
movements over time (current R-square at 0.74/0.91 for A/H shares). We roll forward our valuation timeframe from 2013E P/B vs.
2013E-15E average ROE to 2014E P/B vs. 2014E-16E average ROE as we believe investors are starting to look at 2014 P/B and ROE
when making their investment decisions.
We highlight below the valuation premium/discount applied to our coverage:
We keep our 10% premium on Great Wall (A/H) to reflect its first quartile ROE/CROCI over the medium term;
We continue to apply a 10% premium on Baoxin given its first quartile ROE/CROCI;
We continue to apply a 34% premium on FAW Car in light of the planned asset injection/FAW Group listing;
We lower our premium for Brilliance to 15% (was 20%) as we believe our change to 2014E-16E ROE has already captured part of
its strong medium-term growth;
We continue to apply a 10% discount (equivalent to previous 0.1X P/B discount) on Xingda due to its small market cap of less
than US$1 bn;
We newly apply a 12% discount (in line with the historical valuation discount since January 2011) to SAIC and Dongfeng to
reflect their low growth profiles in the next three years;
We do not apply any premium/discount for the rest of our coverage.
We adopt different valuation methodologies for the following stocks:
BYD: We continue to use the SOTP valuation due to its different business nature (covering auto assembly, handset assembly
and service, electric vehicle battery, solar panel, and others);
Changan (B): We continue to use the A-B premium methodology (unchanged at 30%) since the B-share market is segregated
from other markets;
Weichai (A/H): We continue to use the SOTP valuation due to the public listing of its associate company Kion in June 2013. We
apply an unchanged 5% conglomerate discount based on empirical cases. Please refer to our previous report, Weichai Power
(H): Up to Neutral after pullback; softer HDT outlook fully priced in, July 4, 2013 for details.
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Exhibit 53: Among the A-shares, we believe Changan, SAIC, and JAC are
undervalued relative to the sector P/B (X) 2014E vs. average ROE 2014E-16E, auto sector, A-share
Exhibit 54: Among H-shares, we believe Geely, GAC, Baoxin, Zhengtong, and
Harmony are undervalued relative to the sector while Sinotruk looks
overvalued P/B (X) 2014E vs. average ROE 2014E-16E, auto sector, H-share
Note: We use GH estimates for SAIC/FAW-Car/ChangAn/Weichai/JAC/Great Wall (A) (in blue dots), Wind consensus EPS and BPS for the rest which we do not cover.
Note: Reuters consensus EPS and BPS for Qingling and Xinyi, GH estimates for the rest.
Source: Datastream, Wind, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Datastream, Reuters, Gao Hua Securities Research.
R² = 0.7355
-
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
SAIC
Changan(A)
Foton
Weichai (A)
JAC
CNHTC Jiangling
Yutong
King Long
Dongfeng
Fuyao
Great Wall (A)
Average ROE (2014-16E)
P/B (2014E)
FAW Car
R² = 0.912
-
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Dongfeng
GAC
Geely
Sinotruk
Great Wall (H)
Weichai (H)
Brilliance
Minth
Qingling
Baoxin
Zhengtong
Zhongsheng
Xingda
Average ROE (2014-16E)
P/B (2014E)
Harmony
BYD
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Exhibit 55: Historically, SAIC and Dongfeng trade at c. 12% valuation discount
on low growth Valuation premium/discount is defined as residual value
Exhibit 56: We believe Dongfeng/SAIC may sustain their P/B discount in
future the next 2 years due to their continuously low EPS growth Valuation premium/discount is defined as residual value
Source: Datastream, IBES, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Datastream, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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Adjusting target prices on earnings estimate revisions and roll forward of valuation timeframe
For our coverage universe, we revise our 2013E-15E EPS on company-specific factors (see Exhibit 57 for details), introduce 2016E
EPS, roll forward our valuation timeframe, and adjust our 12-month target prices accordingly. Our target price revisions are the
largest for BYD H (+171% to HK$35.17 mainly due to inclusion of electric vehicle business value into the target price) and SAIC (-20%
to Rmb16.42 primarily due to application of 12% valuation discount for slow growth). We upgrade Geely to Buy from Neutral, and
add the stock to our Conviction List (CL), primarily due to its top ranking in terms of local brand leadership, improving product
mix/ASP, and synergy with Volvo. We also upgrade Changan (A) and GAC (H) to Buy from Neutral on strong product cycles of their
major JVs (Changan-Ford/GAC-Honda/GAC-Toyota/GAC-Fiat) as well as attractive valuation vs. peers. We downgrade Sinotruk to
Sell from Neutral on declining market share and weak return outlook (ROE consistently lying at the fourth quartile). We also
downgrade Dongfeng and Great Wall (H) to Neutral from Buy. We see Dongfeng as having relatively low earnings growth, and
believe Great Wall (H)’s shares have fully priced in the company’s strong profit growth, following the recent share price rally. We
upgrade BYD to Neutral from Sell on strong electric vehicle (EV) growth outlook and favorable policy environment. We take SAIC off
CL on relatively low earnings growth, but keep the stock as Buy on attractive near-term valuation.
For the remaining companies in our coverage with no rating changes:
Brilliance (Neutral; TP HK$11.89; 0.4% upside potential): We see strong margins underpinned by improved economy of scale,
which is driven by robust Brilliance-BMW volume coming from low-end 3 series launch and the removal of supply bottleneck of
Tiexi plant. Hence, we revise up our 2013E-15E EPS by 10%-11%. We lower our premium for Brilliance to 15% (was 20%) as we
believe our change to 2014E-16E ROE has already captured part of its strong medium-term growth. We raise our 12-month P/B-
ROE based target price to HK$11.89 (prior: HK$10.02) on higher estimates and roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. Our
target price is based on 2014E P/B of 2.5X, reflecting 29% average 2014E-16E ROE.
Baoxin (Buy; TP HK$8.97; 24% upside potential): We slightly adjust our 2013E EPS and revise up our 2014E/15E EPS by 1%/5%
to reflect strong volume and margin outlook of BMW. Our 10% valuation premium is unchanged (reflecting the secular growth
trend of the aftermarket business and its first quartile ROE). We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$8.97
(prior: HK$7.32) on higher estimates and roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of
2.6X, reflecting 29% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Zhengtong (Buy; TP HK$6.10; 22% upside potential): We fine-tune our 2013E-15E EPS by 1%-2% to reflect stronger-than-
expected BMW volume and margin. We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$6.10 (prior: HK$5.22) on higher
estimates and roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 1.3X, reflecting 15%
2014E-16E average ROE.
JAC (Buy; TP Rmb11.32; 25% upside potential): In August, we revised up our 2013E-15E car market forecast to
14.1%/12.0%/10.0% (for more details, please refer to China: Automobiles: August car market up 14.2% yoy; raise 2013E growth
to 14.1% on low tier cities’ expansion, September 8, 2013) and we also expect a better recovery in the truck market boosted by
replacement demand. Within JAC’s target segments (LDT/MPV/SUV), we continue to expect further market share gain and ASP
increase driven by new versions of trucks/cars, such as new Shuailing light truck, new Refine MPV and S5 SUV. As a result, we
raise our 2013E-2015E EPS estimate revisions by 4%/10%/13%. We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to Rmb11.32
(prior: Rmb9.17) on higher estimates and roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of
1.9X, reflecting 20% 2014E-16E average ROE.
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FAW Car (Neutral; TP Rmb14.89; 13% upside potential): We revise up our 2013E-15E EPS by 3%-6% to factor in stronger-than-
expected SUV product cycle (X80 achieves meaningful monthly volume at c. 5K units after 2Q launch; Mazda CX-7 to be
launched in 4Q). We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to Rmb14.89 (prior: Rmb12.84) on higher estimates and roll
forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. We keep our 34% restructuring premium on the stock. Our target price is based on
2014E P/B of 1.7X, reflecting 18% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Minth (Neutral; TP HK$12.96; 19% downside potential): In the next three years, Minth is likely to further diversify its client base
and geographical mix with its continuous effort to expand both domestic and overseas businesses. We raise our 2014E-15E EPS
by 6%/9% to factor in increasing higher-margin global sourcing orders and improving economies of scale of its overseas plants.
We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$12.96 (prior: HK$12.00) on higher estimates and roll forward of P/B-
ROE valuation timeframe. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 1.3X, reflecting 15% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Zhongsheng (Neutral; TP HK$10.88; 13% downside potential): Mercedes-Benz is broadening its range with new launches
addressing its previous absence from fast growing segments, especially in China: The CLA compact sedan (2013), and GLA
compact SUV (2014). In 2014, Mercedes will launch an all-new C-class, which is currently its best-selling product. We revise up
Zhongsheng’s 2014E-15E EPS by 2%/7% to factor in volume/margin improvement from its Mercedes-Benz exposure and better-
than-expected mid-to-high end new car sales margin. We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$10.88 (prior:
HK$8.64) on higher estimates and roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 1.7X,
reflecting 19% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Weichai (A/H) (Neutral/ Neutral; TP Rmb21.84/HK$25.90; 13% upside potential/16% downside potential): In August, the HDT
market booked strong growth at 34.7%, indicating a better-than-expected recovery in 2H driven by the emergence of
replacement demand and a pick-up in the macro economy. On back of a stronger HDT market, we revise up our 2013E-15E EPS
by 3%- 5%. We raise our 12-month SOTP-based target price to Rmb21.84/HK$25.90 (prior: Rmb19.85/HK$23.93) on higher
estimates and introduction of EV valuation.
Harmony (Buy; TP HK$8.36; 37% upside potential): We revise down 2014E-15E by 5%/14% reflecting the luxury new store
expansion slowdown. We revise up our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$8.36 (prior: HK$8.08) as the roll forward of
P/B-ROE valuation timeframe more than offsets the estimates revision. Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 2.3X, reflecting
26% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Xingda (Neutral; TP HK$3.52; 0.5% upside potential): We keep our 2013E-15E estimates unchanged. We slightly adjust our 12-
month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$3.52 (prior: HK$3.50) factoring in roll forward of P/B-ROE valuation timeframe and 10%
small cap valuation discount (previously 0.1X P/B discount). Our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 0.9X, reflecting 11%
2014E-16E average ROE.
Huayu (Not Rated): We fine-tune our 2013E-15E by 1%-2% on the back of strong total car market growth (we revised up the
2013E-15E total passenger car market forecast to 14.1%/12.0%/10.0% from 11.0%/8.5%/8.0% in our previous report China:
Automobiles: August car market up 14.2% yoy; raise 2013E growth to 14.1% on low tier cities’ expansion, September 8, 2013.
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Exhibit 57: We revise our 2013E-15E EPS, and introduce 2016E EPS Summary of revisions to earnings estimates
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
EPS change summary (Rmb) 2016E
On shore New Old Diff. New Old Diff. New Old Diff. New600104.SS SAIC 1.96 1.96 0% 2.02 2.03 0% 2.13 2.13 0% 2.19600741.SS Huayu 1.21 1.19 2% 1.23 1.22 1% 1.22 1.19 2% 1.23000625.SZ Changan (A) 0.82 0.78 5% 1.25 1.18 6% 1.50 1.31 14% 1.75600418.SS JAC 0.73 0.71 4% 1.06 0.96 10% 1.26 1.12 13% 1.52000800.SZ FAW Car 0.76 0.74 3% 1.11 1.07 4% 1.31 1.24 6% 1.47601633.SS Great Wall (A) 2.87 2.87 0% 3.72 3.72 0% 4.26 4.26 0% 4.69000338.SZ Weichai (A) 2.03 1.93 5% 2.34 2.26 3% 2.56 2.47 4% 2.75
Off shore New Old Diff. New Old Diff. New Old Diff. New0881.HK Zhongsheng 0.60 0.60 0% 0.87 0.85 2% 1.11 1.04 7% 1.301293.HK Baoxin 0.51 0.51 ‐1% 0.66 0.65 1% 0.89 0.84 5% 1.021728.HK Zhengtong 0.40 0.39 2% 0.49 0.48 1% 0.59 0.58 1% 0.733836.HK Harmony 0.54 0.54 0% 0.78 0.82 ‐5% 0.90 1.05 ‐14% 1.023808.HK Sinotruk 0.16 0.16 0% 0.23 0.23 0% 0.31 0.31 0% 0.381899.HK Xingda 0.26 0.26 0% 0.31 0.31 0% 0.38 0.38 0% 0.432238.HK GAC (H) 0.42 0.36 18% 0.71 0.58 24% 0.99 0.66 48% 1.352333.HK Great Wall (H) 2.87 2.87 0% 3.72 3.72 0% 4.26 4.26 0% 4.690489.HK Dongfeng 1.25 1.25 0% 1.22 1.21 1% 1.25 1.21 3% 1.311114.HK Brilliance 0.74 0.67 11% 0.90 0.81 10% 1.02 0.93 10% 1.230175.HK Geely 0.33 0.34 ‐1% 0.41 0.39 5% 0.52 0.47 10% 0.620425.HK Minth 0.91 0.91 0% 1.08 1.02 6% 1.25 1.15 9% 1.452338.HK Weichai (H) 2.03 1.93 5% 2.34 2.26 3% 2.56 2.47 4% 2.751211.HK BYD (H) 0.50 0.50 0% 0.77 0.74 4% 0.95 0.91 5% 1.12200625.SZ Changan (B) 0.82 0.78 5% 1.25 1.18 6% 1.50 1.31 14% 0.01
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Geely: Up to CL-Buy on product mix/ASP expansion and synergy with Volvo
Source of opportunity
We upgrade Geely to Buy from Neutral, and add the stock to our Conviction List (CL) due to:
1. Number one ranking in our screen for long-term local leaders: Geely enjoys the best ranking in product
quality and export, and is also ranked well in low-cost positioning, economies of scale, EV and CO2
efficiency, and innovation (especially the innovative patent);
2. Increasing ASP thanks to improving mix of upgraded sedan and SUV (volume mix to increase from 2012’s
39% to 2016E’s 60%);
3. Relatively strong new product cycle: Geely EC9 mid-sized sedan and the EX8 upgraded SUV are likely to be
launched by the end of 2014;
4. Improvement of earnings quality: Government subsidy mix may decrease from 40% of PBT in 2011 to 5%
in 2016E;
5. Solid EPS growth from 2012-16E at 22% per year based on stable improvement in quality/price/product mix;
6. Synergy with Volvo: New CMA platform jointly developed with Volvo is scheduled to be unveiled in
2015E/16E, and may improve compact/small car products of Geely;
7. Asset injection potential regarding parentco’s JV with Volvo in China;
8. Initiative to streamline different brands in China (done in overseas market). Currently, Geely is selling cars
under 3 different brands, namely Gleagle, Shanghai Englon, and Emgrand, which may unnecessarily
complicate the product positioning and distribution network management. A potential way of streamlining is
to use Geely as the sole brand like what the company did in overseas markets.
Catalyst
Further expansion of ASP/product mix via increasing sales volume from more expensive/high margin SUV and
Emgrand sedan; launch of new SUV model EX8 and new mid-sized sedan EC9 by the end of 2014.
Valuation
We fine-tune our 2013E EPS, and increase our 2014E/15E EPS by 4%/10% to reflect Geely’s strong new product
cycle from 2014E. We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$5.20 (was HK$4.16) due to our revised
earnings estimates, and roll forward of valuation timeframe. Implying 31% upside potential, our target price is
based on 2014E P/B of 1.8X, reflecting 21% 2014E-16E average ROE. We believe Geely’s valuation is attractive at
7.6X 2014E P/E and 1.4X 2014E P/B. It has one of the lowest P/Es among its auto H-share peers.
Key risks
Weaker-than-expected Emgrand sedan/SUV volume/ASP growth; lower-than-expected exports.
Growth
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Geely Automobile Holdings (0175.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 3.96
12 month price target (HK$) 5.20
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 23,147.9 / 2,985.3
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 0.27 0.33 0.41 0.52
EPS growth (%) 30.6 23.7 23.0 25.9
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 0.22 0.28 0.30 0.30
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 0.27 0.33 0.41 0.52
P/E (X) 8.8 9.3 7.6 6.0
P/B (X) 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.2
EV/EBITDA (X) 6.4 6.7 4.9 3.8
Dividend yield (%) 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.4
ROE (%) 18.2 19.5 19.5 21.2
CROCI (%) 23.9 25.9 25.1 26.4
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Geely Automobile Holdings (L) MSCI China (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 17.5 2.9 43.0
Rel. to MSCI China 0.9 0.5 26.7
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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Geely (0175.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 24,627.9 31,962.6 37,561.2 47,916.8 Cash & equivalents 4,188.9 4,174.0 4,864.1 5,355.4
Cost of goods sold (19,209.0) (24,722.1) (28,864.6) (36,630.9) Accounts receivable 11,569.2 14,011.0 16,465.2 21,004.6
SG&A (2,881.1) (3,643.7) (4,206.9) (5,270.8) Inventory 1,822.3 2,345.3 2,738.3 3,475.0
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 2,274.7 2,085.0 1,980.8 1,881.7
Other operating profit/(expense) 105.3 104.7 141.8 204.8 Total current assets 19,855.0 22,615.3 26,048.3 31,716.8
EBITDA 2,643.1 3,701.5 4,631.5 6,219.9 Net PP&E 7,007.7 8,001.8 9,011.8 10,161.4
Depreciation & amortization (860.1) (932.1) (1,008.4) (1,095.1) Net intangibles 2,820.7 2,492.6 2,164.6 1,836.5
EBIT 1,783.0 2,769.4 3,623.2 5,124.8 Total investments 198.8 311.1 423.4 535.6
Interest income 42.2 69.9 69.6 81.1 Other long-term assets 1,497.6 1,604.4 1,604.4 1,604.4
Interest expense (236.8) (142.8) (109.5) (63.3) Total assets 31,379.8 35,025.3 39,252.4 45,854.7
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. (1.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 942.4 720.0 620.0 500.0 Accounts payable 9,814.8 10,837.1 12,257.6 15,053.8
Pretax profits 2,529.1 3,416.5 4,203.3 5,642.6 Short-term debt 1,378.9 1,378.9 878.9 878.9
Income tax (479.3) (638.3) (785.4) (1,054.3) Other current liabilities 5,499.3 5,559.6 5,612.6 5,709.5
Minorities (9.8) (12.8) (15.1) (19.4) Total current liabilities 16,693.1 17,775.6 18,749.1 21,642.2
Long-term debt 1,373.6 1,373.6 590.6 90.6
Net income pre-preferred dividends 2,040.0 2,765.3 3,402.8 4,568.9 Other long-term liabilities 109.0 123.5 124.0 124.5
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 1,482.7 1,497.2 714.7 215.2
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 2,040.0 2,765.3 3,402.8 4,568.9 Total liabilities 18,175.8 19,272.8 19,463.8 21,857.4
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 2,040.0 2,765.3 3,402.8 4,568.9 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 12,886.7 15,422.4 19,443.4 23,632.7
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 0.27 0.33 0.41 0.52 Minority interest 317.4 330.2 345.3 364.7
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 0.27 0.33 0.41 0.52
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 0.22 0.28 0.30 0.30 Total liabilities & equity 31,379.8 35,025.3 39,252.4 45,854.7
DPS (Rmb) 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.04
Dividend payout ratio (%) 7.6 8.3 7.8 8.3 BVPS (Rmb) 1.56 1.86 2.20 2.68
Free cash flow yield (%) 13.8 1.0 5.4 5.0
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth 17.5 29.8 17.5 27.6 CROCI (%) 23.9 25.9 25.1 26.4
EBITDA growth 27.8 40.0 25.1 34.3 ROE (%) 18.2 19.5 19.5 21.2
EBIT growth 25.1 55.3 30.8 41.4 ROA (%) 6.9 8.3 9.2 10.7
Net income growth 32.2 35.6 23.1 34.3 ROACE (%) 18.6 21.7 22.5 25.4
EPS growth 30.6 23.7 23.0 25.9 Inventory days 30.2 30.8 32.1 31.0
Gross margin 22.0 22.7 23.2 23.6 Receivables days 163.9 146.1 148.1 142.7
EBITDA margin 10.7 11.6 12.3 13.0 Payable days 163.4 152.5 146.0 136.1
EBIT margin 7.2 8.7 9.6 10.7 Net debt/equity (%) (10.9) (9.0) (17.2) (18.3)
Interest cover - EBIT (X) 9.2 38.0 90.9 NM
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 2,040.0 2,765.3 3,402.8 4,568.9
D&A add-back 860.1 932.1 1,008.4 1,095.1 P/E (analyst) (X) 8.8 9.3 7.6 6.0
Minorities interests add-back 9.8 12.8 15.1 19.4 P/B (X) 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.2
Net (inc)/dec working capital 1,502.7 (1,942.6) (1,426.7) (2,480.0) EV/EBITDA (X) 6.4 6.7 4.9 3.8
Other operating cash flow 25.1 97.3 104.8 99.5 EV/GCI (X) 1.3 1.5 1.2 1.0
Cash flow from operations 4,437.6 1,864.8 3,104.4 3,303.0 Dividend yield (%) 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.4
Capital expenditures (1,922.1) (1,598.1) (1,690.3) (1,916.7)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 115.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others (264.4) (112.3) (112.3) (112.3)
Cash flow from investments (2,071.0) (1,710.4) (1,802.5) (2,028.9)
Dividends paid (common & pref) (183.8) (169.5) (229.8) (282.8)
Inc/(dec) in debt (1,460.5) 0.0 (1,283.0) (500.0)
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 617.7 0.2 901.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (181.5) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from financing (1,208.1) (169.3) (611.8) (782.8)
Total cash flow 1,158.5 (14.8) 690.0 491.3 Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Buy Geely on improving ASP/product mix, lower dependency on subsidy, and steady improvement of return
Exhibit 58: We estimate a stable increase ASP due to...
Geely ASP, 2009-2016E, ‘000 Rmb
Exhibit 59: ...continuous product mix improvement
Sales volume mix, 2009-2016E
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: China Auto Market, Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Exhibit 60: Decreasing dependency on government subsidy
Government subsidy % PBT, 2009-2016E
Exhibit 61: We see steady ROE/CROCI improvement in coming years
ROE/CROCI, 2008-2016E
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
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GAC (H): Up to Buy on JV profitability turnaround
Source of opportunity
We upgrade GAC (H) to Buy from Neutral as:
1. We observe the inflection point of JV profitability appeared in 1H13, and expect the JV profit growth to
accelerate in the next two years, mainly on strong product cycles of its major JVs:
Honda: Crider volume higher than expectations; new Accord (3Q13) and Fit (1Q14) launches may
improve margins;
Toyota: New Yaris (4Q13) on EFC platform may have significant cost advantages vs. the old version; new
Corolla platform will launch in 2014E to fill the blank in the compact sedan segment;
Fiat: New model Viaggio NB in 4Q13 and potential localization of Fiat/Jeep SUV models in late 2014E or
2015E could help reduce losses;
Mitsubishi new Pajero/Outlander SUV models to be localized;
Localization of Acura models (SUV-X) in 2016E;
Potential localization of Lexus models in 2016E;
As a result, we expect the blended NPM of its JVs to rise to 8.8% in 2016E from 2012’s 5.5%.
2. We also believe GAC’s local brands may achieve significant volume growth: GS5 mid-sized SUV has been
selling well and the new compact SUV GS3 will be launched in 2015. Also, we do not see the GAC local
brands breaking even in the near term, albeit losses may be narrowed.
Catalyst
Strong product cycle of GAC-Honda/GAC-Toyota in the next one year; strong sales volume as a result of new
product launches during 2013-15; announcement of localization plan of Fiat/Jeep/Acura/Lexus.
Valuation
We increase our 2013E/2014E/15E EPS 18%/24%/48% on GAC JVs’ strong new product cycle and recovering
profitability (see Exhibit 62 for more details). We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$10.12 (was
HK$6.36) given our revised estimates, and roll forward of valuation timeframe. Implying 21% upside potential,
our target price is based on 2014E P/B of 1.4X, reflecting 16% 2014E-16E average ROE. We believe GAC (H)’s
valuation is attractive at 9.3X 2014E P/E and 1.1X 2014E P/B. It has one of the lowest P/Es among its auto H-share
peers.
Key risks
Weaker-than-expected JVs’ volume/ASP/NPM; later-than-expected localization of Jeep/Acura/Lexus.
Growth
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Investment Profile
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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (2238.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 8.38
12 month price target (HK$) 10.12
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 29,327.2 / 3,782.2
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99
EPS growth (%) (74.4) 136.2 69.7 38.0
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99
P/E (X) 30.2 15.7 9.3 6.7
P/B (X) 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.0
EV/EBITDA (X) NM NM NM NM
Dividend yield (%) 0.4 1.1 1.9 2.7
ROE (%) 3.8 8.3 12.9 15.8
CROCI (%) 9.5 13.0 15.4 17.0
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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (L) Hang Seng China Ent. Index (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 15.9 32.8 67.9
Rel. to Hang Seng China Ent. Index 0.8 37.6 53.4
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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GAC (2238.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 12,963.9 18,585.4 21,300.1 28,681.8 Cash & equivalents 9,315.9 10,299.8 11,061.3 11,862.1
Cost of goods sold (11,606.0) (16,225.1) (18,509.8) (24,924.5) Accounts receivable 3,303.1 4,735.4 5,427.1 7,307.9
SG&A (2,147.3) (2,620.5) (2,971.4) (4,001.1) Inventory 1,397.4 1,953.6 2,228.7 3,001.0
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 6,258.0 6,258.0 6,258.0 6,258.0
Other operating profit/(expense) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total current assets 20,274.4 23,246.8 24,975.1 28,429.0
EBITDA (789.4) (260.2) (181.1) (243.8) Net PP&E 5,927.4 6,414.6 6,719.5 7,221.9
Depreciation & amortization (667.6) (1,112.7) (1,154.3) (1,220.3) Net intangibles 3,076.5 2,804.3 2,532.1 2,259.9
EBIT (1,457.0) (1,372.9) (1,335.4) (1,464.1) Total investments 17,056.6 19,152.0 22,911.3 28,396.9
Interest income 335.7 279.5 309.0 331.8 Other long-term assets 3,099.0 3,099.0 3,099.0 3,099.0
Interest expense (528.6) (549.6) (560.8) (559.9) Total assets 49,433.9 54,716.7 60,236.9 69,406.7
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 622.4 809.1 1,113.5 1,280.5
Others 2,027.6 3,300.5 4,690.0 6,219.4 Accounts payable 6,375.7 8,913.2 10,168.3 13,692.3
Pretax profits 1,000.0 2,466.6 4,216.3 5,807.7 Short-term debt 2,514.7 2,514.7 2,514.7 2,514.7
Income tax 64.8 107.4 201.0 293.3 Other current liabilities 139.3 492.8 828.8 1,140.0
Minorities 69.2 104.8 127.9 173.0 Total current liabilities 9,029.8 11,920.8 13,511.8 17,346.9
Long-term debt 7,776.1 7,776.1 7,776.1 7,776.1
Net income pre-preferred dividends 1,134.0 2,678.7 4,545.2 6,274.0 Other long-term liabilities 564.2 564.2 564.2 564.2
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 8,340.3 8,340.3 8,340.3 8,340.3
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 1,134.0 2,678.7 4,545.2 6,274.0 Total liabilities 17,370.1 20,261.1 21,852.2 25,687.2
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 1,134.0 2,678.7 4,545.2 6,274.0 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 31,142.1 33,338.6 37,065.7 42,210.3
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99 Minority interest 921.8 1,117.0 1,319.1 1,509.1
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 0.18 0.42 0.71 0.99 Total liabilities & equity 49,433.9 54,716.7 60,236.9 69,406.7
DPS (Rmb) 0.02 0.08 0.13 0.18
Dividend payout ratio (%) 11.3 18.0 18.0 18.0 BVPS (Rmb) 4.89 5.24 5.82 6.63
Free cash flow yield (%) (7.0) (2.7) (2.5) (1.7)
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth (79.5) 43.4 14.6 34.7 CROCI (%) 9.5 13.0 15.4 17.0
EBITDA growth (115.4) 67.0 30.4 (34.7) ROE (%) 3.8 8.3 12.9 15.8
EBIT growth (138.5) 5.8 2.7 (9.6) ROA (%) 2.1 5.1 7.9 9.7
Net income growth (73.5) 136.2 69.7 38.0 ROACE (%) 4.5 8.4 13.0 15.9
EPS growth (74.4) 136.2 69.7 38.0 Inventory days 79.6 37.7 41.2 38.3
Gross margin 10.5 12.7 13.1 13.1 Receivables days 91.5 78.9 87.1 81.0
EBITDA margin (6.1) (1.4) (0.9) (0.9) Payable days 321.9 172.0 188.1 174.7
EBIT margin (11.2) (7.4) (6.3) (5.1) Net debt/equity (%) 3.0 0.0 (2.0) (3.6)
Interest cover - EBIT (X) NM NM NM NM
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 1,134.0 2,678.7 4,545.2 6,274.0
D&A add-back 667.6 1,112.7 1,154.3 1,220.3 P/E (analyst) (X) 30.2 15.7 9.3 6.7
Minorities interests add-back (69.2) (104.8) (127.9) (173.0) P/B (X) 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.0
Net (inc)/dec working capital 1,581.7 549.0 288.3 870.8 EV/EBITDA (X) NM NM NM NM
Other operating cash flow (2,828.9) (4,095.4) (5,759.2) (7,485.6) EV/GCI (X) 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.6
Cash flow from operations 485.2 140.3 100.7 706.4 Dividend yield (%) 0.4 1.1 1.9 2.7
Capital expenditures (2,948.0) (1,301.0) (1,171.5) (1,434.1)
Acquisitions (1,211.4) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 6,488.6 1,973.3 1,984.5 1,983.6
Cash flow from investments 2,329.1 672.3 813.0 549.5
Dividends paid (common & pref) (1,287.0) (128.7) (482.2) (818.1)
Inc/(dec) in debt 38.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (489.0) 300.0 330.0 363.0
Cash flow from financing (1,737.6) 171.3 (152.2) (455.1)
Total cash flow 1,076.7 983.9 761.5 800.8 Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Buy GAC (H) on recovering JV profitability, resulting from the strong product cycle of its JVs with Honda and Toyota
Exhibit 62: GAC-Honda and GAC-Toyota will refresh most of their models in the coming 2 years with Honda Crider/Toyota Corolla Sportline filling the blanks of
GAC in the C segment GAC-Honda/GAC-Toyota product cycles, 2013E-16E
Source: China Auto Market, Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Toyota Honda
Segment/partner GAC FAW GAC Dongfeng
E • Crown• Prado• Land Cruiser
D • Lexus ES(potentially16E)
• Highlander(15E)
• Camry
• Reiz • Acura SUV-X(16E)
• Accord (3Q13E)• Odyssey
• Spirior• Jade (3Q13)
C • Corolla Sportline(14E)
• Corolla• Corolla EX• RAV 4
(4Q13E)• Pirus
• Crider (2Q13) • CR-V• CIVIC
B • Yaris (4Q13E) • Vios (4Q13E) • City Fengfan• Lilian S1• Fit (1Q14E)• Fit SUV (14E)
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Changan (A): Up to Buy on stronger-than-expected Ford volume/profitability
Source of opportunity
We upgrade Changan (A) to Buy from Neutral as:
1. We believe the NPM of Changan-Ford would increase significantly from 5.9% in 2012 to 12.0% in 2016E due
to:
We estimate 22%/4% volume/ASP CAGR from 2012 to 2016E;
Strong new product lineup of Ford: New Focus (2012); Kuga/Ecosport/Mondeo (2013); Edge (2014); and
Lincoln (2015) (the new Mondeo took 7% market share in the US mid-sized sedan segment vs. 3% for the
old Mondeo in China in 2012);
Production bottleneck to be removed via capacity expansion and optimization of supplychain (including
overall car and key components, such as gearbox) for Ford from 2014E;
2. We believe the Mazda CX-5 (2.4% market share in the US compact SUV segment in 2012) may help the
Changan-Mazda JV to improve the volume and profitability;
3. We expect the local brands to outperform in terms of volume (1H13 car volume up by 92% yoy) but
profitability to remain weak on low ASP and high R&D/marketing expenses. We do not see the local brands
breaking even in 3-4 years.
We maintain Neutral on Changan B.
Catalyst
Strong product cycle of Changan Ford; strong sales volume of Ford as a result of new product launches.
Valuation
We increase our 2013E/14E/15E EPS by 5%/6%/14% to reflect Changan-Ford’s strong new product cycle and
robust profitability growth. We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price for Changan (A/B) to
Rmb12.98/HK$12.65 (was Rmb10.24/HK$9.61) due to our higher estimates and roll forward of valuation
timeframe. Implying 28% upside potential, our target price for Changan (A) is based on 2014E P/B of 2.6X,
reflecting 27% 2014E-16E average ROE. We believe Changan (A)’s valuation is attractive at 8.5X 2014E P/E and
2.1X 2014E P/B. It has one of the lowest P/Es among its auto A-share peers.
Key risks
Weaker-than-expected Ford/Mazda/Suzuki JVs’ volume/ASP/NPM; lower-than-expected local branded passenger
car and minivan’s volume/profitability.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
Chongqing Changan Auto (A) (000625.SZ)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (Rmb) 10.11
12 month price target (Rmb) 12.98
Market cap (Rmb mn / US$ mn) 42,474.6 / 6,938.7
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50
EPS growth (%) 52.6 167.2 51.9 20.1
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50
P/E (X) 16.3 12.3 8.1 6.7
P/B (X) 1.5 2.5 2.0 1.7
EV/EBITDA (X) 47.5 48.8 36.0 33.6
Dividend yield (%) 1.0 1.3 2.5 3.7
ROE (%) 9.6 22.6 27.8 27.0
CROCI (%) 17.7 21.5 24.4 25.1
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Chongqing Changan Auto (A) (L) Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 6.5 14.1 97.5
Rel. to Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 (3.1) 23.2 80.9
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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Changan A (000625.SZ): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 29,462.6 40,157.0 45,912.5 49,914.1 Cash & equivalents 3,585.5 4,101.6 4,227.5 4,206.2
Cost of goods sold (23,635.7) (32,527.1) (37,097.3) (40,330.6) Accounts receivable 9,937.0 11,001.9 12,578.8 13,675.1
SG&A (5,320.1) (6,666.1) (7,515.9) (8,170.9) Inventory 4,911.0 5,346.9 6,098.2 6,629.7
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 1,118.5 1,451.3 1,451.3 1,451.3
Other operating profit/(expense) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total current assets 19,552.0 21,901.7 24,355.7 25,962.3
EBITDA 506.8 963.8 1,299.3 1,412.6 Net PP&E 14,435.7 15,643.6 17,511.8 19,738.7
Depreciation & amortization (1,164.1) (1,535.6) (1,679.3) (1,850.6) Net intangibles 2,143.0 1,810.6 1,478.3 1,145.9
EBIT (657.2) (571.8) (380.0) (438.0) Total investments 7,829.2 10,707.5 15,043.4 20,172.9
Interest income 117.3 107.6 123.0 126.8 Other long-term assets 2,157.8 2,157.8 2,157.8 2,157.8
Interest expense (148.1) (196.1) (202.5) (238.7) Total assets 46,117.6 52,221.2 60,546.9 69,177.6
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
Others 2,007.7 4,472.4 6,270.1 7,532.5 Accounts payable 19,262.1 22,278.9 25,409.1 27,623.7
Pretax profits 1,327.4 3,819.9 5,818.5 6,990.4 Short-term debt 1,250.0 750.0 750.0 750.0
Income tax 87.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other current liabilities 4,686.2 5,076.1 5,627.4 6,215.3
Minorities 31.4 44.9 53.0 58.4 Total current liabilities 25,198.3 28,104.9 31,786.5 34,589.0
Long-term debt 2,955.3 2,955.3 2,955.3 3,555.3
Net income pre-preferred dividends 1,446.4 3,864.9 5,871.5 7,048.8 Other long-term liabilities 2,573.0 2,573.0 2,573.0 2,573.0
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 5,528.3 5,528.3 5,528.3 6,128.3
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 1,446.4 3,864.9 5,871.5 7,048.8 Total liabilities 30,726.7 33,633.2 37,314.8 40,717.3
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 1,446.4 3,864.9 5,871.5 7,048.8 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 15,512.9 18,754.9 23,452.0 28,738.7
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50 Minority interest (122.0) (167.0) (220.0) (278.4)
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 0.31 0.82 1.25 1.50 Total liabilities & equity 46,117.6 52,221.2 60,546.9 69,177.6
DPS (Rmb) 0.05 0.13 0.25 0.37
Dividend payout ratio (%) 16.1 16.1 20.0 25.0 BVPS (Rmb) 3.30 3.99 4.98 6.11
Free cash flow yield (%) (18.7) (0.5) (2.4) (3.8)
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth 11.0 36.3 14.3 8.7 CROCI (%) 17.7 21.5 24.4 25.1
EBITDA growth 300.0 90.2 34.8 8.7 ROE (%) 9.6 22.6 27.8 27.0
EBIT growth 39.5 13.0 33.5 (15.3) ROA (%) 3.5 7.9 10.4 10.9
Net income growth 49.4 167.2 51.9 20.1 ROACE (%) 10.6 22.9 28.8 27.7
EPS growth 52.6 167.2 51.9 20.1 Inventory days 69.9 57.6 56.3 57.6
Gross margin 19.8 19.0 19.2 19.2 Receivables days 100.7 95.2 93.7 96.0
EBITDA margin 1.7 2.4 2.8 2.8 Payable days 270.1 233.1 234.6 240.0
EBIT margin (2.2) (1.4) (0.8) (0.9) Net debt/equity (%) 4.0 (2.1) (2.2) 0.3
Interest cover - EBIT (X) NM NM NM NM
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 1,446.4 3,864.9 5,871.5 7,048.8
D&A add-back 1,164.1 1,535.6 1,679.3 1,850.6 P/E (analyst) (X) 16.3 12.3 8.1 6.7
Minorities interests add-back (31.4) (44.9) (53.0) (58.4) P/B (X) 1.5 2.5 2.0 1.7
Net (inc)/dec working capital (269.5) 1,516.0 802.1 586.8 EV/EBITDA (X) 47.5 48.8 36.0 33.6
Other operating cash flow (1,797.7) (4,711.1) (6,210.9) (7,473.3) EV/GCI (X) 0.7 1.1 0.8 0.7
Cash flow from operations 511.9 2,160.4 2,089.0 1,954.4 Dividend yield (%) 1.0 1.3 2.5 3.7
Capital expenditures (4,886.8) (2,409.4) (3,213.9) (3,743.6)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 1,207.0 1,498.3 1,873.7 2,342.1
Cash flow from investments (3,679.7) (911.1) (1,340.2) (1,401.4)
Dividends paid (common & pref) (192.2) (233.1) (623.0) (1,174.3)
Inc/(dec) in debt 3,243.5 (500.0) 0.0 600.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (536.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from financing 2,514.7 (733.1) (623.0) (574.3)
Total cash flow (653.2) 516.1 125.9 (21.3) Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Sinotruk: Down to Sell on market share loss and sustained fourth quartile ROE
Source of opportunity
We downgrade Sinotruk to Sell from Neutral given the following reasons:
1. We believe the strong Heavy Duty Truck (HDT) market yoy growth in recent months was mainly due to a low-
base comparison, and we expect full-year HDT market growth to moderate to 15%/10%/10% in
2013E/14E/15E. We believe growth would mainly come from logistics demand (i.e., trailer/flat-bed types of
HDT), while demand for FAI/mining-related products like dumpers would remain weak;
2. Sinotruk is gradually losing its market share from over 20% in 2006-2010 to 16.6% in the first eight months of
2013, as its products are mainly FAI/mining-related dumpers. We believe it may be difficult for the company
to maintain its current market share in light of the weak demand for dumpers;
3. The sales volume of newly developed high-end products based on technologies of MAN (MANG.DE, covered
by our European auto analyst Stefan Burgstaller) is relatively low due to the lack of an aftersales network.
Although we are positive on the sales potential of its new products in light of their strong performance in
emission and fuel consumption, we believe it would take time to develop the aftersales network and sales
volume may only increase gradually in the near term;
4. We expect the company’s 2013E-16E ROE to remain in the fourth quartile (the lowest among our coverage).
Nevertheless, Sinotruk remains one of the leading HDT makers in China in terms of market share, product quality,
and aftersales. Its partnership with MAN provides the company with leading technologies in both truck and
engine.
Catalyst
Continuous market share loss in the near term; weaker-than-expected sales volume of high-end products based
on MAN technologies; weak 2H2013 results.
Valuation
Our 2013E-15E EPS are unchanged. Based on the roll forward of our valuation timeframe, we cut our 12-month
P/B-ROE based target price to HK$3.12 (was HK$3.31), implying 22% downside potential. Our target price is based
on 2014E P/B of 0.4X, reflecting 4% 2014E-16E average ROE. We believe Sinotruk’s valuation is rich at 13.5X
2014E P/E and 0.4X 2014E P/B. It has one of the highest P/Es among its auto H-share peers (excluding BYD).
Key risks
Stronger-than-expected HDT market recovery; ASP/market share gain on strict implementation of Euro IV
emission standard by end 2014E; stronger-than-expected export growth.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (3808.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 3.98
12 month price target (HK$) 3.12
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 10,988.8 / 1,417.2
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31
EPS growth (%) (87.6) 255.7 45.5 35.3
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31
P/E (X) 84.0 19.7 13.5 10.0
P/B (X) 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4
EV/EBITDA (X) 15.2 8.9 8.1 7.3
Dividend yield (%) 0.4 1.7 2.5 3.3
ROE (%) 0.7 2.3 3.3 4.4
CROCI (%) 6.8 9.0 6.3 6.6
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Sinotruk (Hong Kong) (L) Hang Seng China Ent. Index (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 4.5 (8.5) (12.5)
Rel. to Hang Seng China Ent. Index (9.2) (5.2) (20.1)
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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Sinotruk (3808.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 27,888.4 31,489.3 34,789.5 38,686.5 Cash & equivalents 4,975.0 3,323.8 2,933.0 2,894.0
Cost of goods sold (22,741.8) (25,196.4) (27,715.2) (30,684.4) Accounts receivable 13,943.2 15,960.3 17,633.0 19,608.2
SG&A (3,945.7) (4,297.7) (4,713.4) (5,183.3) Inventory 7,560.5 8,421.8 9,263.7 10,256.2
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 959.7 1.3 1.3 1.3
Other operating profit/(expense) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total current assets 27,438.4 27,707.2 29,831.1 32,759.7
EBITDA 1,200.9 1,995.2 2,360.9 2,818.8 Net PP&E 12,835.9 13,450.6 13,751.5 14,052.6
Depreciation & amortization (995.6) (1,060.6) (1,080.7) (1,100.8) Net intangibles 550.6 386.7 222.7 58.8
EBIT 205.4 934.6 1,280.2 1,718.0 Total investments 219.3 219.3 219.3 219.3
Interest income 114.7 59.6 39.8 35.1 Other long-term assets 2,705.4 2,880.0 3,031.0 3,200.7
Interest expense (631.8) (507.9) (522.0) (580.8) Total assets 43,749.6 44,643.9 47,055.6 50,291.1
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 633.3 275.0 250.0 200.0 Accounts payable 8,365.3 9,268.2 10,194.7 11,286.9
Pretax profits 321.4 761.2 1,047.9 1,372.3 Short-term debt 5,388.2 6,388.2 7,388.2 8,888.2
Income tax (149.0) (190.3) (262.0) (343.1) Other current liabilities 3,278.2 3,384.1 3,451.1 3,526.6
Minorities (48.5) (130.0) (144.5) (161.5) Total current liabilities 17,031.7 19,040.5 21,034.0 23,701.8
Long-term debt 5,619.0 4,219.0 4,219.0 4,219.0
Net income pre-preferred dividends 124.0 440.9 641.5 867.7 Other long-term liabilities 643.7 643.7 643.7 643.7
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 6,262.7 4,862.7 4,862.7 4,862.7
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 124.0 440.9 641.5 867.7 Total liabilities 23,294.5 23,903.2 25,896.8 28,564.5
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 124.0 440.9 641.5 867.7 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 18,649.1 18,942.7 19,369.9 19,947.7
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31 Minority interest 1,806.0 1,797.9 1,788.9 1,778.9
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 0.04 0.16 0.23 0.31 Total liabilities & equity 43,749.6 44,643.9 47,055.6 50,291.1
DPS (Rmb) 0.02 0.05 0.08 0.10
Dividend payout ratio (%) 33.4 33.4 33.4 33.4 BVPS (Rmb) 6.75 6.86 7.02 7.22
Free cash flow yield (%) 1.0 (10.2) (10.4) (11.0)
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth (23.8) 12.9 10.5 11.2 CROCI (%) 6.8 9.0 6.3 6.6
EBITDA growth (54.3) 66.1 18.3 19.4 ROE (%) 0.7 2.3 3.3 4.4
EBIT growth (87.8) 355.1 37.0 34.2 ROA (%) 0.3 1.0 1.4 1.8
Net income growth (87.6) 255.7 45.5 35.3 ROACE (%) 1.7 3.3 4.0 4.7
EPS growth (87.6) 255.7 45.5 35.3 Inventory days 142.5 115.8 116.5 116.1
Gross margin 18.5 20.0 20.3 20.7 Receivables days 193.1 173.3 176.2 175.7
EBITDA margin 4.3 6.3 6.8 7.3 Payable days 165.5 127.7 128.2 127.8
EBIT margin 0.7 3.0 3.7 4.4 Net debt/equity (%) 29.5 35.1 41.0 47.0
Interest cover - EBIT (X) 0.4 2.1 2.7 3.1
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 124.0 440.9 641.5 867.7
D&A add-back 995.6 1,060.6 1,080.7 1,100.8 P/E (analyst) (X) 84.0 19.7 13.5 10.0
Minorities interests add-back 48.5 130.0 144.5 161.5 P/B (X) 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4
Net (inc)/dec working capital (909.4) (1,975.5) (1,588.1) (1,875.4) EV/EBITDA (X) 15.2 8.9 8.1 7.3
Other operating cash flow 534.6 783.8 (150.9) (169.8) EV/GCI (X) 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Cash flow from operations 793.2 439.8 127.7 84.8 Dividend yield (%) 0.4 1.7 2.5 3.3
Capital expenditures (670.0) (1,511.5) (1,217.6) (1,238.0)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 2.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 139.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from investments (528.3) (1,511.5) (1,217.6) (1,238.0)
Dividends paid (common & pref) (217.9) (41.4) (147.3) (214.3)
Inc/(dec) in debt (4,611.5) (400.0) 1,000.0 1,500.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (37.4) (138.1) (153.5) (171.6)
Cash flow from financing (4,866.8) (579.5) 699.2 1,114.1
Total cash flow (4,601.9) (1,651.2) (390.7) (39.0) Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Exhibit 63: We revise up our HDT total market estimates in 2013E-15E to
15%/10%/10% given a low base in 2012, recovering replacement demand,
and potential pre-purchase before emission upgrade Volume in ‘000 units, 2000-2015E
Exhibit 64: Sinotruk is losing share among HDT peers
Top 10 HDT maker’s market share in %, 2005-2013 August YTD
Source: China Auto Market, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Source: China Auto Market.
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September 28, 2013 China: Automobiles
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SAIC: Off Conviction List, but retain Buy on attractive near-term valuation
What happened
We remove SAIC from our Conviction List due to its relatively slow profit growth from its JVs among peers and
lower-than-expected local brands volume growth. We now apply a 12% valuation discount (based on SAIC’s
historical trading range) to factor in its low growth profile. Nevertheless, we retain our Buy rating on the stock
due to its well positioned JV business (which we believe should sustain the current high level of profitability) and
attractive near-term valuation.
1. SAIC has continuously garnered the highest share (more than 20%) in China’s passenger car market
since 2010;
2. Currently, its JVs with Shanghai General Motors (SGM) and Shanghai Volkswagen (SVW) are well
positioned among all JVs in China: SGM and SVW continue to be industry leaders in terms of market
share, brand image, profitability, and management capability;
3. SAIC continues to generate high returns: In 2012, the company generated 18.5% ROE which is in the
second quartile among our coverage. We expect 2015E ROE to remain at a relatively high level of 14.6%.
Since we added SAIC to our Conviction Buy list on September 16, 2011, the stock has fallen 11.0% versus 9.2%
decrease for the Shanghai-Shenzhen 300. We believe the underperformance was due to market concerns on its
low growth profile.
Current view
We believe SGM’s product cycle is likely to remain under pressure before 2015 due to under-investment in R&D
by the General Motors group during the difficult 2008-2010 period. However, we remain positive on SVW’s
product cycle throughout the next three years, and SGM’s product cycle after 2015, as the General Motors group
has resumed its R&D investment since early 2010. We also see risks of higher-than-expected brand-building and
R&D expenses for local brands, and believe it may be difficult for SAIC’s local brand ROEWE/MG to achieve
breakeven in the next three years.
Valuation
We made no adjustment to our 2013E-15E EPS. We lower our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to Rmb16.42
(was Rmb20.59) on the back of our newly applied valuation discount and roll forward of valuation timeframe. Our
target price is based on 2014E P/B of 1.3X, reflecting 14% 2014E-16E average ROE. SAIC is currently trading at
6.9X 2014E P/E and 1.0X 2014E P/B (vs. A-share peers average of 8.8X 2014E P/E).
Key risks
Lower-than-expected car volume/pricing/GPM of SGM/SVW; slower-than-expected new model launches; higher-
than-expected brand-building and R&D expenses for local brands.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
SAIC Motor (600104.SS)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (Rmb) 13.40
12 month price target (Rmb) 16.42
Market cap (Rmb mn / US$ mn) 114,118.9 / 18,642.6
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13
EPS growth (%) 2.6 3.9 3.2 5.4
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13
P/E (X) 7.5 6.9 6.6 6.3
P/B (X) 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9
EV/EBITDA (X) 4.8 10.6 10.6 10.7
Dividend yield (%) 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.8
ROE (%) 18.5 16.6 15.3 14.6
CROCI (%) 40.2 33.6 24.0 22.0
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SAIC Motor (L) Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 0.0 (9.5) 7.3
Rel. to Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 (9.1) (2.2) (1.7)
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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SAIC (600104.SS): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 478,432.6 562,751.0 609,781.2 672,245.8 Cash & equivalents 60,846.4 59,825.6 62,386.3 64,043.7
Cost of goods sold (402,037.7) (502,335.2) (544,091.8) (599,975.4) Accounts receivable 50,260.3 53,962.4 58,472.2 64,461.9
SG&A (45,742.8) (48,678.0) (53,843.7) (60,031.5) Inventory 24,950.8 31,175.4 33,766.8 37,235.0
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 53,097.1 40,431.8 40,431.8 40,431.8
Other operating profit/(expense) 1,922.6 3,092.5 3,655.8 4,030.3 Total current assets 189,154.7 185,395.1 195,057.0 206,172.3
EBITDA 32,574.7 14,830.3 15,501.6 16,269.2 Net PP&E 32,825.9 38,876.6 45,041.4 51,651.2
Depreciation & amortization (6,501.2) (4,420.1) (5,005.2) (5,622.5) Net intangibles 5,611.7 4,812.5 4,013.4 3,214.3
EBIT 26,073.4 10,410.2 10,496.3 10,646.7 Total investments 69,263.9 85,477.4 102,934.0 121,907.7
Interest income 943.5 619.9 609.5 635.6 Other long-term assets 20,346.9 21,099.3 21,099.3 21,099.3
Interest expense (761.7) (1,140.4) (1,273.1) (1,450.4) Total assets 317,203.0 335,660.9 368,145.1 404,044.9
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 2.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 13,898.3 28,060.2 29,499.5 31,497.2 Accounts payable 72,805.2 68,813.0 74,533.1 82,188.4
Pretax profits 40,156.4 37,949.8 39,332.2 41,329.1 Short-term debt 37,607.2 34,607.2 34,607.2 34,607.2
Income tax (6,628.1) (5,884.4) (6,098.8) (6,408.4) Other current liabilities 45,939.2 45,793.2 46,000.1 46,362.6
Minorities (12,776.5) (10,501.0) (10,979.5) (11,458.5) Total current liabilities 156,351.7 149,213.5 155,140.4 163,158.2
Long-term debt 946.8 946.8 946.8 946.8
Net income pre-preferred dividends 20,751.8 21,564.4 22,254.0 23,462.1 Other long-term liabilities 14,898.2 14,898.2 14,898.2 14,898.2
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 15,845.0 15,845.0 15,845.0 15,845.0
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 20,751.8 21,564.4 22,254.0 23,462.1 Total liabilities 172,196.6 165,058.4 170,985.4 179,003.1
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 20,751.8 21,564.4 22,254.0 23,462.1 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 122,337.4 137,432.4 153,010.2 169,433.7
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13 Minority interest 22,669.0 33,170.0 44,149.5 55,608.1
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 1.88 1.96 2.02 2.13 Total liabilities & equity 317,203.0 335,660.9 368,145.1 404,044.9
DPS (Rmb) 0.60 0.59 0.61 0.64
Dividend payout ratio (%) 31.9 30.0 30.0 30.0 BVPS (Rmb) 11.10 12.46 13.88 15.37
Free cash flow yield (%) (4.4) (1.5) (1.5) (2.3)
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth 10.5 17.6 8.4 10.2 CROCI (%) 40.2 33.6 24.0 22.0
EBITDA growth (12.4) (54.5) 4.5 5.0 ROE (%) 18.5 16.6 15.3 14.6
EBIT growth (11.9) (60.1) 0.8 1.4 ROA (%) 6.5 6.6 6.3 6.1
Net income growth 2.6 3.9 3.2 5.4 ROACE (%) 30.5 24.2 21.3 19.4
EPS growth 2.6 3.9 3.2 5.4 Inventory days 24.6 20.4 21.8 21.6
Gross margin 16.0 10.7 10.8 10.8 Receivables days 39.7 33.8 33.7 33.4
EBITDA margin 6.8 2.6 2.5 2.4 Payable days 76.6 51.5 48.1 47.7
EBIT margin 5.4 1.8 1.7 1.6 Net debt/equity (%) (15.4) (14.2) (13.6) (12.7)
Interest cover - EBIT (X) NM 20.0 15.8 13.1
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 20,751.8 21,564.4 22,254.0 23,462.1
D&A add-back 6,501.2 4,420.1 5,005.2 5,622.5 P/E (analyst) (X) 7.5 6.9 6.6 6.3
Minorities interests add-back 12,776.5 10,501.0 10,979.5 11,458.5 P/B (X) 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9
Net (inc)/dec working capital (27,727.8) (13,918.9) (1,381.1) (1,802.7) EV/EBITDA (X) 4.8 10.6 10.6 10.7
Other operating cash flow (4,180.1) (15,767.2) (29,406.5) (31,904.2) EV/GCI (X) 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7
Cash flow from operations 8,121.6 6,799.5 7,451.1 6,836.3 Dividend yield (%) 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.8
Capital expenditures (16,008.5) (9,566.8) (10,366.3) (11,428.2)
Acquisitions 0.0 (99.0) 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 723.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others (1,738.6) 11,460.7 11,945.2 12,925.4
Cash flow from investments (17,023.3) 1,795.0 1,578.9 1,497.3
Dividends paid (common & pref) (3,307.7) (6,615.3) (6,469.3) (6,676.2)
Inc/(dec) in debt (6,744.6) (3,000.0) 0.0 0.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 687.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows 6,954.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from financing (2,410.4) (9,615.3) (6,469.3) (6,676.2)
Total cash flow (11,312.1) (1,020.9) 2,560.7 1,657.4 Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Dongfeng: Downgrade to Neutral on relatively low growth profile
What happened
We downgrade Dongfeng to Neutral from Buy due to its relatively slow earnings growth during 2013E-16E
among its peers. We expect its local brands to continue making losses during the aforesaid period, offsetting the
recovery of Japanese brand volume/margin and earnings increase from its JV with Peugeot-Citroën (PSA) as a
result of its strong product cycle. We also now apply a 12% valuation discount (derived from its historical trading
range) to factor in the company’s low growth profile.
Since we added Dongfeng to our Buy list on February 24, 2012, the stock has fallen 25% versus MSCI China’s 2%
increase. We believe the underperformance was due to market concerns on its low growth profile.
Current view
We slightly raise our 2014E-15E EPS by 1%/3% reflecting normalized Japanese brands volume/margin and PSA
product cycle; Peugeot 2008 to be launched in 2014. 2013E EPS is unchanged.
Valuation
Given our newly applied valuation discount, earnings estimate revision, and roll forward of valuation timeframe,
we lower our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price to HK$11.47 (from HK$13.66). Our target price is based on
2014E P/B of 1.2X, reflecting 14% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Key risks
Stronger-/weaker-than-expected Japanese brand volume/pricing/margin.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
Dongfeng Motor (0489.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 11.76
12 month price target (HK$) 11.47
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 101,325.6 / 13,067.6
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25
EPS growth (%) (13.5) 18.8 (2.5) 2.8
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25
P/E (X) 9.4 7.4 7.6 7.4
P/B (X) 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0
EV/EBITDA (X) NM NM NM NM
Dividend yield (%) 1.5 2.2 2.1 2.2
ROE (%) 18.1 18.4 15.6 14.2
CROCI (%) 22.8 20.3 17.4 15.7
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Dongfeng Motor (L) MSCI China (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 11.4 14.6 30.2
Rel. to MSCI China (8.1) 11.3 15.9
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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Dongfeng (0489.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 6,720.4 28,691.0 31,131.2 33,848.2 Cash & equivalents 17,940.0 13,038.8 7,112.8 3,533.0
Cost of goods sold (5,747.5) (24,387.4) (26,461.5) (28,771.0) Accounts receivable 3,199.0 13,657.4 14,818.9 16,112.3
SG&A (2,206.3) (4,200.9) (4,453.1) (4,676.4) Inventory 1,198.0 5,083.2 5,515.6 5,996.9
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 4,563.0 4,791.2 5,030.7 5,282.2
Other operating profit/(expense) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total current assets 26,900.0 36,570.5 32,478.0 30,924.5
EBITDA (1,233.4) 102.7 216.6 400.9 Net PP&E 2,430.0 3,658.8 4,834.0 5,965.1
Depreciation & amortization (210.0) (423.1) (553.7) (679.4) Net intangibles 414.0 397.4 380.9 364.3
EBIT (1,443.4) (320.4) (337.1) (278.5) Total investments 32,247.0 43,254.5 54,013.1 65,076.8
Interest income 652.5 384.8 279.7 152.6 Other long-term assets 375.0 393.8 413.4 434.1
Interest expense (250.0) (126.6) (63.3) 0.0 Total assets 62,366.0 84,275.1 92,119.4 102,764.8
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 220.0 231.0 242.6 254.7
Others 9,949.3 10,746.5 10,516.1 10,808.9 Accounts payable 4,039.0 16,469.7 17,870.5 19,430.2
Pretax profits 9,128.3 10,915.4 10,638.0 10,937.7 Short-term debt 2,302.0 2,302.0 0.0 0.0
Income tax (35.3) (141.9) (138.3) (142.2) Other current liabilities 1,916.0 2,374.9 2,330.3 2,378.4
Minorities (14.7) (1.4) (1.5) (1.5) Total current liabilities 8,257.0 21,146.6 20,200.8 21,808.6
Long-term debt 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income pre-preferred dividends 9,078.3 10,772.1 10,498.2 10,794.0 Other long-term liabilities 106.0 106.0 106.0 106.0
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 106.0 106.0 106.0 106.0
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 9,078.3 10,772.1 10,498.2 10,794.0 Total liabilities 8,363.0 21,252.6 20,306.8 21,914.6
Post-tax exceptionals (14.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 9,064.3 10,772.1 10,498.2 10,794.0 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 53,918.0 62,939.2 71,731.1 80,770.6
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25 Minority interest 85.0 83.3 81.5 79.6
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 1.05 1.25 1.22 1.25 Total liabilities & equity 62,366.0 84,275.1 92,119.4 102,764.8
DPS (Rmb) 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.20
Dividend payout ratio (%) 14.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 BVPS (Rmb) 6.26 7.30 8.33 9.37
Free cash flow yield (%) 7.9 (4.5) (2.3) (2.3)
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth (94.9) 326.9 8.5 8.7 CROCI (%) 22.8 20.3 17.4 15.7
EBITDA growth (108.0) 108.3 110.9 85.1 ROE (%) 18.1 18.4 15.6 14.2
EBIT growth (111.7) 77.8 (5.2) 17.4 ROA (%) 10.1 14.7 11.9 11.1
Net income growth (13.5) 18.8 (2.5) 2.8 ROACE (%) 32.3 23.2 17.6 15.0
EPS growth (13.5) 18.8 (2.5) 2.8 Inventory days 435.3 47.0 73.1 73.0
Gross margin 14.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 Receivables days 658.6 107.2 166.9 166.8
EBITDA margin (18.4) 0.4 0.7 1.2 Payable days 1,226.4 153.5 236.8 236.6
EBIT margin (21.5) (1.1) (1.1) (0.8) Net debt/equity (%) (29.0) (17.0) (9.9) (4.4)
Interest cover - EBIT (X) 3.6 1.2 1.6 1.8
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 9,078.3 10,772.1 10,498.2 10,794.0
D&A add-back 210.0 423.1 553.7 679.4 P/E (analyst) (X) 9.4 7.4 7.6 7.4
Minorities interests add-back 14.7 1.4 1.5 1.5 P/B (X) 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0
Net (inc)/dec working capital (1,379.0) (1,912.9) (193.1) (215.1) EV/EBITDA (X) NM NM NM NM
Other operating cash flow (776.1) (11,254.4) (11,017.9) (11,335.8) EV/GCI (X) 1.8 1.3 1.1 1.0
Cash flow from operations 7,134.0 (1,970.8) (157.7) (76.0) Dividend yield (%) 1.5 2.2 2.1 2.2
Capital expenditures (336.0) (1,635.4) (1,712.2) (1,794.0)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from investments (336.0) (1,635.4) (1,712.2) (1,794.0)
Dividends paid (common & pref) (1,551.0) (1,292.0) (1,750.9) (1,706.3)
Inc/(dec) in debt 0.0 0.0 (2,302.0) 0.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (30,206.0) (3.1) (3.2) (3.4)
Cash flow from financing (31,757.0) (1,295.1) (4,056.1) (1,709.8)
Total cash flow (24,959.0) (4,901.2) (5,926.0) (3,579.7) Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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Great Wall (H): Downgrade to Neutral on fair valuation
What happened
We downgrade Great Wall (H) to Neutral from Buy as we believe current valuations are fair and justify the strong
growth/earnings momentum in the medium term. We maintain Neutral on Great Wall (A). Great Wall’s
fundamentals stay intact as we believe the company should sustain its strong volume growth momentum as well
as GPM expansion in the medium term, driven by:
A strong product pipeline (H2/H8 to be launched by the end of FY13);
Product mix improvement (SUV % in volume mix increased to 52% in 1H13 vs. 43% in 1H12);
Increasing economies of scale (26% volume growth in 2013E; we expect the company to achieve total
volume of 782,123 units, including pick-ups).
Since we added Great Wall (H) to our Buy list on April 17, 2013, the stock has risen 47.8% vs. 3.1% of the Hang
Seng China Ent. Index.
Current view
Our 2013E-15E earnings are unchanged as we have already factored in the upcoming new product launches and
higher-than-peers volume/margin expansion.
Valuation
We raise our 12-month P/B-ROE based target price for Great Wall (A/H) to Rmb40.41/HK$46.01 (from
Rmb35.86/41.03) mainly on the roll forward of our valuation timeframe. Our Great Wall (A/H) target prices are
based on 2014E P/B of 3.2X/2.8X, reflecting 32% 2014E-16E average ROE.
Key risks
Stronger-/weaker-than-expected total car market demand; higher-/lower-than-expected SUV competition;
stronger/weaker exports; stronger/weaker volume/price/GPM of upcoming new models.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
Great Wall Motor Co. (2333.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 42.85
12 month price target (HK$) 46.01
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 117,331.0 / 15,131.8
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26
EPS growth (%) 53.4 53.4 29.7 14.4
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26
P/E (X) 7.6 11.8 9.1 7.9
P/B (X) 2.0 3.7 2.9 2.3
EV/EBITDA (X) 4.9 8.5 6.5 5.5
Dividend yield (%) 4.0 2.5 3.3 3.8
ROE (%) 29.8 35.5 35.8 32.3
CROCI (%) 44.6 44.8 42.6 38.0
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Great Wall Motor Co. (L) Hang Seng China Ent. Index (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 29.7 59.6 111.6
Rel. to Hang Seng China Ent. Index 12.7 65.4 93.3
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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Great Wall H (2333.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 43,160.0 56,993.3 74,408.3 86,031.7 Cash & equivalents 6,337.0 5,914.1 5,941.1 7,032.8
Cost of goods sold (32,212.1) (41,405.7) (53,983.2) (62,416.0) Accounts receivable 15,497.7 20,464.9 26,718.2 30,891.8
SG&A (3,400.1) (4,160.5) (5,357.4) (6,108.3) Inventory 2,695.1 3,464.3 4,516.7 5,222.2
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 1,317.9 1,317.9 1,317.9 1,317.9
Other operating profit/(expense) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total current assets 25,847.7 31,161.3 38,493.8 44,464.8
EBITDA 7,547.8 11,427.2 15,067.7 17,507.5 Net PP&E 14,008.8 19,010.7 25,035.3 31,797.4
Depreciation & amortization (944.2) (1,267.5) (1,788.3) (2,271.3) Net intangibles 2.2 2.1 2.0 1.9
EBIT 6,603.6 10,159.7 13,279.4 15,236.1 Total investments 48.1 67.4 86.7 106.1
Interest income 120.3 113.4 105.9 106.3 Other long-term assets 2,662.6 3,089.3 3,561.3 3,839.5
Interest expense (15.0) (3.1) (3.1) (3.1) Total assets 42,569.4 53,330.8 67,179.2 80,209.7
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 132.1 219.3 219.3 219.3 Accounts payable 13,039.1 16,760.5 21,851.8 25,265.3
Pretax profits 6,841.0 10,489.4 13,601.5 15,558.7 Short-term debt 51.7 51.7 51.7 51.7
Income tax (1,119.0) (1,715.7) (2,224.7) (2,544.9) Other current liabilities 6,228.4 7,114.2 7,891.5 8,380.2
Minorities (29.6) (40.1) (52.3) (60.4) Total current liabilities 19,319.2 23,926.5 29,795.0 33,697.2
Long-term debt 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income pre-preferred dividends 5,692.4 8,733.5 11,324.4 12,953.5 Other long-term liabilities 1,606.9 1,607.4 1,607.9 1,608.4
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 1,606.9 1,607.4 1,607.9 1,608.4
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 5,692.4 8,733.5 11,324.4 12,953.5 Total liabilities 20,926.0 25,533.9 31,402.9 35,305.6
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 5,692.4 8,733.5 11,324.4 12,953.5 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 21,514.2 27,627.7 35,554.8 44,622.2
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26 Minority interest 129.1 169.2 221.5 281.9
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 1.87 2.87 3.72 4.26 Total liabilities & equity 42,569.4 53,330.8 67,179.2 80,209.7
DPS (Rmb) 0.57 0.86 1.12 1.28
Dividend payout ratio (%) 30.5 30.0 30.0 30.0 BVPS (Rmb) 7.07 9.08 11.69 14.67
Free cash flow yield (%) (0.3) 1.3 2.6 4.4
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth 43.4 32.1 30.6 15.6 CROCI (%) 44.6 44.8 42.6 38.0
EBITDA growth 59.0 51.4 31.9 16.2 ROE (%) 29.8 35.5 35.8 32.3
EBIT growth 66.5 53.8 30.7 14.7 ROA (%) 15.0 18.2 18.8 17.6
Net income growth 65.9 53.4 29.7 14.4 ROACE (%) 44.5 46.6 43.6 38.1
EPS growth 53.4 53.4 29.7 14.4 Inventory days 31.0 27.1 27.0 28.5
Gross margin 25.4 27.4 27.5 27.5 Receivables days 105.2 115.2 115.7 122.2
EBITDA margin 17.5 20.1 20.3 20.4 Payable days 130.6 131.3 130.5 137.8
EBIT margin 15.3 17.8 17.8 17.7 Net debt/equity (%) (29.0) (21.1) (16.5) (15.5)
Interest cover - EBIT (X) NM NM NM NM
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 5,692.4 8,733.5 11,324.4 12,953.5
D&A add-back 944.2 1,267.5 1,788.3 2,271.3 P/E (analyst) (X) 7.6 11.8 9.1 7.9
Minorities interests add-back 29.6 40.1 52.3 60.4 P/B (X) 2.0 3.7 2.9 2.3
Net (inc)/dec working capital (2,222.2) (2,015.0) (2,214.4) (1,465.7) EV/EBITDA (X) 4.9 8.5 6.5 5.5
Other operating cash flow (108.1) (445.5) (490.8) (297.0) EV/GCI (X) 2.1 3.9 2.8 2.2
Cash flow from operations 4,336.0 7,580.6 10,459.9 13,522.4 Dividend yield (%) 4.0 2.5 3.3 3.8
Capital expenditures (4,444.6) (6,269.3) (7,812.9) (9,033.3)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Others 508.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from investments (3,936.1) (6,269.3) (7,812.9) (9,033.3)
Dividends paid (common & pref) (912.7) (1,734.2) (2,620.1) (3,397.3)
Inc/(dec) in debt 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (258.3) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from financing (1,170.0) (1,734.2) (2,620.1) (3,397.3)
Total cash flow (770.1) (422.8) 26.9 1,091.8 Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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BYD: Upgrade to Neutral on improved visibility of EV growth/policy
What happened
We upgrade BYD to Neutral from Sell on supportive new electric vehicle (EV) policy in China. The Ministry of
Finance (MoF) has recently announced a new 2013-2015 EV policy, which we believe is likely to boost BYD’s EV
sales as the policy stipulates that the EV sales in each showcase city should include at least 30% of EVs not locally
produced. See page 59 for our detailed analysis.
Since we added BYD to our Sell list on May 19, 2010, the stock has fallen 41.3% vs. MSCI China’s 9.4% rise.
Current view
In our view, BYD should be a major beneficiary of the new policy as it is the EV leader, and we believe the
company would be able to manage a national sales coverage in China. Reflecting a brighter outlook for EV/HEV
models, we revise up our 2014E-15E EPS by 4%/5%, respectively. We keep our 2013E EPS unchanged.
Valuation
We raise our 12-month SOTP-based target price to HK$35.17 (was HK$13.00) factoring in: 1) newly added EV
valuation; 2) higher earnings estimates for its handset business; and 3) roll forward of the P/B-ROE valuation
timeframe, which slightly increases the valuation for BYD’s traditional internal combustion engine car business.
Please see Exhibits 67 and 68 for details.
Key risks
Higher/lower car volume/margin and EV sales.
Growth
Returns *
Multiple
Volatility Volatility
Multiple
Returns *
Growth
Investment Profile
Low High
Percentile 20th 40th 60th 80th 100th
* Returns = Return on Capital For a complete description of the investment
profile measures please refer to the
disclosure section of this document.
BYD Company (1211.HK)
Asia Pacific Autos & Autoparts Peer Group Average
Key data Current
Price (HK$) 34.10
12 month price target (HK$) 35.17
Market cap (HK$ mn / US$ mn) 69,908.4 / 9,015.8
Foreign ownership (%) --
12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
EPS (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95
EPS growth (%) (94.2) 1,333.0 55.8 23.7
EPS (diluted) (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95
EPS (basic pre-ex) (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95
P/E (X) NM 54.3 34.9 28.2
P/B (X) 1.6 2.8 2.6 2.4
EV/EBITDA (X) 13.0 15.2 12.6 11.2
Dividend yield (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
ROE (%) 0.4 5.4 7.8 8.9
CROCI (%) 10.7 7.7 11.6 11.7
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BYD Company (L) MSCI China (R)
Share price performance (%) 3 month 6 month 12 month
Absolute 28.4 35.9 157.2
Rel. to MSCI China 6.0 31.9 128.8
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates, FactSet. Price as of 9/26/2013 close.
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BYD H (1211.HK): Summary financials
Profit model (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Balance sheet (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Total revenue 44,380.9 55,051.3 63,406.6 70,323.1 Cash & equivalents 3,486.6 4,762.3 4,990.5 5,120.2
Cost of goods sold (35,998.4) (44,041.0) (50,535.1) (56,047.5) Accounts receivable 10,280.4 11,311.9 13,028.8 14,449.9
SG&A (4,713.4) (6,055.6) (6,911.3) (7,665.2) Inventory 7,344.8 8,985.8 10,310.8 11,435.5
R&D -- -- -- -- Other current assets 2,212.5 3,790.6 3,790.6 3,790.6
Other operating profit/(expense) 372.8 462.4 532.6 590.7 Total current assets 23,324.3 28,850.5 32,120.6 34,796.1
EBITDA 4,041.9 5,417.1 6,492.9 7,201.1 Net PP&E 35,432.0 37,428.5 39,327.1 41,272.1
Depreciation & amortization (3,256.1) (3,460.3) (3,624.6) (3,787.8) Net intangibles 3,669.4 3,333.9 2,998.5 2,663.1
EBIT 785.8 1,956.7 2,868.3 3,413.3 Total investments 952.1 1,004.2 1,061.7 1,124.8
Interest income 50.5 47.1 64.4 67.5 Other long-term assets 6,630.2 6,630.2 6,630.2 6,630.2
Interest expense (862.4) (852.8) (948.4) (896.4) Total assets 70,007.8 77,247.4 82,138.0 86,486.3
Income/(loss) from uncons. subs. 0.2 15.7 17.3 19.0
Others 316.7 406.5 390.1 344.1 Accounts payable 18,952.1 22,945.0 26,328.3 29,200.2
Pretax profits 290.7 1,573.3 2,391.7 2,947.5 Short-term debt 11,287.8 15,287.8 14,787.8 13,787.8
Income tax (77.8) (194.9) (297.0) (366.4) Other current liabilities 6,988.3 6,988.3 6,988.3 6,988.3
Minorities (131.5) (212.4) (278.2) (333.9) Total current liabilities 37,228.2 45,221.1 48,104.4 49,976.4
Long-term debt 7,341.3 5,341.3 5,341.3 5,341.3
Net income pre-preferred dividends 81.4 1,166.1 1,816.5 2,247.3 Other long-term liabilities 1,293.9 1,228.7 1,228.7 1,228.7
Preferred dividends 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total long-term liabilities 8,635.2 6,570.1 6,570.1 6,570.1
Net income (pre-exceptionals) 81.4 1,166.1 1,816.5 2,247.3 Total liabilities 45,863.4 51,791.2 54,674.5 56,546.5
Post-tax exceptionals 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net income 81.4 1,166.1 1,816.5 2,247.3 Preferred shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total common equity 21,197.0 22,363.1 24,179.6 26,426.8
EPS (basic, pre-except) (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95 Minority interest 2,947.4 3,093.1 3,283.9 3,513.0
EPS (basic, post-except) (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95
EPS (diluted, post-except) (Rmb) 0.03 0.50 0.77 0.95 Total liabilities & equity 70,007.8 77,247.4 82,138.0 86,486.3
DPS (Rmb) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Dividend payout ratio (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BVPS (Rmb) 9.00 9.50 10.27 11.23
Free cash flow yield (%) (4.3) (0.7) 1.4 2.0
Growth & margins (%) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Ratios 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Sales growth (4.2) 24.0 15.2 10.9 CROCI (%) 10.7 7.7 11.6 11.7
EBITDA growth (10.2) 34.0 19.9 10.9 ROE (%) 0.4 5.4 7.8 8.9
EBIT growth (56.9) 149.0 46.6 19.0 ROA (%) 0.1 1.6 2.3 2.7
Net income growth (94.1) NM 55.8 23.7 ROACE (%) 2.1 5.2 6.8 7.6
EPS growth (94.2) 1,333.0 55.8 23.7 Inventory days 70.7 67.7 69.7 70.8
Gross margin 18.9 20.0 20.3 20.3 Receivables days 83.7 71.6 70.1 71.3
EBITDA margin 9.1 9.8 10.2 10.2 Payable days 183.5 173.6 177.9 180.8
EBIT margin 1.8 3.6 4.5 4.9 Net debt/equity (%) 62.7 62.3 55.1 46.8
Interest cover - EBIT (X) 1.0 2.4 3.2 4.1
Cash flow statement (Rmb mn) 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E Valuation 12/12 12/13E 12/14E 12/15E
Net income pre-preferred dividends 81.4 1,166.1 1,816.5 2,247.3
D&A add-back 3,256.1 3,460.3 3,624.6 3,787.8 P/E (analyst) (X) NM 54.3 34.9 28.2
Minorities interests add-back 131.5 212.4 278.2 333.9 P/B (X) 1.6 2.8 2.6 2.4
Net (inc)/dec working capital 1,440.9 1,320.4 341.5 326.0 EV/EBITDA (X) 13.0 15.2 12.6 11.2
Other operating cash flow 645.4 (1,695.4) (57.4) (63.2) EV/GCI (X) 1.1 1.6 1.4 1.3
Cash flow from operations 5,555.3 4,463.8 6,003.3 6,631.8 Dividend yield (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital expenditures (7,150.1) (4,954.6) (5,072.5) (5,274.2)
Acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Divestitures 133.8 133.8 133.8 133.8
Others 2,406.7 (300.6) (249.0) (257.0)
Cash flow from investments (4,609.6) (5,121.4) (5,187.7) (5,397.4)
Dividends paid (common & pref) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Inc/(dec) in debt (116.8) 2,000.0 (500.0) (1,000.0)
Common stock issuance (repurchase) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other financing cash flows (1,100.2) (66.7) (87.3) (104.8)
Cash flow from financing (1,217.0) 1,933.3 (587.3) (1,104.8)
Total cash flow (271.3) 1,275.7 228.2 129.6 Note: Last actual year may include reported and estimated data.
Source: Company data, Goldman Sachs Research estimates.
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We upgrade BYD to Neutral on supportive new EV policy in China; previous headwind of local
protectionism may ease
On September 17, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) published a new 2013-2015 electric vehicle (EV) policy with the following details: (1)
Geographically, new EV promotion will focus on select big cities (especially mega cities) in areas suffering from severe air pollution.
(2) Each select megacity or focus area should cumulatively achieve over 10k units sales volume of new energy car, while the target
is over 5k units for other cities/areas by 2015. (3) Subsidy scope includes EV and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) but not HEV
(hybrid electric vehicle). (4) The MoF will provide special funding to support construction of EV charging infrastructure in the
showcase cities.
We believe the new EV support policy may help ease local protectionism in EV promotion due to:
Subsidy from the central government will be directly granted to car makers vs. previously to local government first and
subsequently to car makers. We believe this could reduce the chance that local governments favor local car makers in the
granting of subsidy;
The new policy stipulates that the EV sales in each showcase city should include at least 30% EVs not locally produced.
Please refer to our previous report, China: Automobiles: New EV policy to ease local protectionism; target more realistic, dated
September 18, 2013.
Exhibit 65: New subsidy to increase visibility of EV growth EV subsidy, Rmb’000/vehicle by different millage range and length
Exhibit 66: New policy may ease EV local protectionism
Source: MoF.
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
80<R<150 150<R<250 250<R 50<R
EV car 35 50 60 ‐
PHEV car ‐ ‐ ‐ 35
6<L<8 8<L<10 10<L
EV Bus 300 400 500
PHEV Bus ‐ ‐ 250
Type of vehicle
Millage range (R, km)
Type of vehicle
Length of bus (L, meter)
Selective cities CV PVBeijing Foton Foton, ChanganShanghai SAIC (Shenwo) SAICChangchun FAW Group FAW GroupShenzhen Wuzhoulong, BYD BYDChongqing Hengtong ChanganHefei Ankai JianghuaiWuhan Dongfeng Yantsi Dongfeng Nissan
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Exhibit 67: BYD SOTP: We add HK$18.58 valuation for electric vehicle business in light of higher visibility of government policy and strong volume outlook
Priced as of Sep 26, 2013.
Source: Company data, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Bear case Key assumptions Base case Key assumptions Bull case Key assumptions
1. ICE car/car assembly valuation 6.97 Assuming 10% EPS decrease in 2013E 7.78
Calculated from 2014E PB = 0.56X (using 2014E PB vs. avg. 2014-16E ROE industrial regresion line).
9.42 Assuming 20% EPS increase in 2013E
2. EV valuation 8.05
DCF, Assuming 5% OPM by 2020, implying 2014E P/Sales = 3.2X, higher than Tesla min valuation at 1.68X in past 2 years.
18.58
DCF, assuming 20% EV MS in China and 12% OPM by 2020, implying 2014E P/Sales = 7.4X, similar to Tesla valuation now at 7.04X.
21.67
DCF, Assuming 15% OPM by 2020, similar to Tesla OPM level, implying 2014E P/Sales = 9.2X, lower than Tesla max valuation at 10.66X.
3. Power battery 3.72
DCF: Terminal revenue growth 3.5%; EBITDA revenue gradually stable at 13.5%; Capital expenditure per Wh capacity 85% of international benchmark, WACC = 10.2%
7.44
DCF: Terminal revenue growth 4%;EBITDA revenue gradually stable at 16%; Capital expenditure per Wh capacity 80% of international benchmark; WACC = 10.2%
11.15
DCF: Terminal revenue growth 5%;EBITDA revenue gradually stable at 20%; Capital expenditure per Wh capacity 70% of international benchmark, WACC = 10.2%
4. Solar panel valuation (combined into handset battery in disclosure)
5. Handset components and assembly service 7.00 20% EPS decrease Vs. base case 8.75 10.06 15% higher EPS Vs. base case
5.1 BYDE 2.79 same as above 3.48 2013E P/B = 0.36X, 2013E P/E = 6.0X 4.01 same as above
5.2 Other handset components 0.87 same as above 1.08 2013E P/E 6.0X, same as BYDE 1.25 same as above
5.3 Handset battery and solar power 3.34 same as above 4.18 2013E P/E 6.0X, same as BYDE 4.81 same as above
6. MI/Financing costs (6.84) (7.39) (8.19)
6.1 MI - BYDE (0.98) 35% of BYDE value (1.22) 35% of BYDE value (1.40) 35% of BYDE value
6.2 other MI and financing costs (5.86) 5% less vs base case (6.17) Average 2013E PE of ICE car and BYDE (6.78) 10% extra vs base case
SUM - HKD 18.90 35.17 44.11
Potential upside/downside (%) -44.6% 3.1% 29.4%
BYD current price 34.10 HKD
Note: BYDE=BYD Electronics (0285.HK)
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In light of favorable EV policy environment and improved visibility of future EV sales, we take into account HK$18.58
valuation of BYD’s EV business in our derivation of its SOTP-based 12-month target price
Previously, we did not include any valuation for the EV segment as we thought the EV valuation should be fully captured by
valuation of its battery and internal combustion engine (ICE) car business; we believed EV would proliferate naturally to all car
makers, once the battery technology has matured. Nevertheless, the recent strong share price performance of Tesla (TSLA, covered
by our US auto analyst Patrick Archambault; Neutral; US$182.33) indicates that the market is still evaluating the know-how and
future growth of EV (Tesla does not produce battery cell by itself). So, we take into account a DCF-based HK$18.58 valuation in our
derivation of BYD’s SOTP-based 12-month target price, based on following major assumptions: 1) BYD will capture 20% EV market
share in China by 2020E; 2) BYD’s EV business will deliver 12% OPM by 2020E.
Exhibit 68: BYD’s TP change is mainly attributed to addition of EV valuation
In HK$
Source: Gao Hua Securities Research.
13.00
35.17
0.51
18.58
1.96
2.36 -1.25
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5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
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Previous TP ICE car EV Power battery Handset
components
and assembly
service
MI/Financing
costs
New TP
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Appendix: Global autos valuation comparisons
Exhibit 69: Valuation summary: Global auto companies
* Note: Prices as of market close on September 26, 2013. * denotes the stock is on our regional Conviction List.
Source: Datastream, Company data, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Valuation Summary - Auto ChinaTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
9/26/2013 USD'mn
Growth %12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
600104.SS SAIC CNY Buy 13.40 18,647 4% 7.5 6.9 6.6 6.3 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 18% 17% 15% 15% 4% 4% 5% 5% 40% 34% 24% 22%0489.HK Dongfeng HKD Neutral 11.76 13,068 6% 9.4 7.5 7.6 7.4 1.6 1.3 1.1 1.0 18% 18% 16% 14% 2% 2% 2% 2% 23% 20% 17% 16%2238.HK GAC HKD Buy 8.38 3,782 77% 30.2 15.8 9.3 6.7 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.0 4% 8% 13% 16% 0% 1% 2% 3% 9% 13% 15% 17%1114.HK Brilliance HKD Neutral 11.84 7,625 31% 14.5 12.7 10.4 9.1 3.3 3.7 2.9 2.3 27% 33% 31% 28% 0% 2% 2% 3% 36% 37% 28% 27%000625.SZ Changan (A) CNY Buy 10.11 6,940 70% 16.3 12.3 8.1 6.7 1.5 2.5 2.0 1.7 10% 23% 28% 27% 1% 1% 2% 4% 18% 22% 24% 25%200625.SZ Changan (B) HKD Neutral 11.45 6,204 70% 8.2 11.1 7.2 6.0 0.8 2.3 1.8 1.5 10% 23% 28% 27% 2% 1% 3% 4% 18% 22% 24% 25%2333.HK Great Wall (H) HKD Neutral 42.85 15,132 32% 7.6 11.9 9.1 7.9 2.0 3.7 2.9 2.3 30% 36% 36% 32% 4% 3% 3% 4% 44% 45% 43% 38%601633.SS Great Wall (A) CNY Neutral 48.89 22,482 32% 8.6 17.0 13.1 11.5 2.3 5.4 4.2 3.3 30% 36% 36% 32% 4% 2% 2% 3% 36% 37% 30% 38%0175.HK Geely HKD Buy* 3.96 2,985 24% 8.8 9.4 7.6 6.0 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.2 18% 20% 20% 21% 1% 1% 1% 1% 24% 26% 25% 26%1211.HK BYD HKD Neutral 34.10 9,016 202% 54.7 34.9 28.2 1.6 2.8 2.6 2.4 0% 5% 8% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 8% 12% 12%600418.SS JAC CNY Buy 9.05 1,906 49% 14.9 12.3 8.5 7.2 1.2 1.7 1.5 1.4 8% 15% 19% 20% 2% 2% 4% 6% 20% 21% 22% 23%000800.SZ FAW Car CNY Neutral 13.21 3,513 241% 17.4 11.9 10.1 2.0 2.4 2.0 1.7 -9% 15% 19% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% -1% 15% 17% 17%3808.HK Sinotruk HKD Sell 3.98 1,417 91% 84.1 19.8 13.5 10.0 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 1% 2% 3% 4% 0% 2% 2% 3% 7% 9% 6% 7%000338.SZ Weichai (A) CNY Neutral 19.37 6,328 20% 16.1 9.5 8.3 7.6 1.9 1.4 1.2 1.1 13% 15% 16% 15% 1% 2% 3% 3% 18% 21% 15% 15%2338.HK Weichai (H) HKD Neutral 30.75 7,929 20% 15.4 12.0 10.4 9.5 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4 13% 15% 16% 15% 1% 2% 2% 3% 19% 22% 15% 15%
China Average 64% 18.6 15.4 11.1 9.4 1.6 2.2 1.9 1.6 13% 19% 20% 20% 1% 2% 2% 3% 21% 23% 21% 21%China Average (excl. FAW Car/BYD) 40% 18.6 12.2 9.2 7.9 1.6 2.2 1.8 1.5 15% 20% 21% 21% 2% 2% 3% 3% 24% 25% 22% 23%
10.2 2.0 Global peersTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
9/26/2013 USD'mn
Growth %12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
MRTI.BO Maruti Suzuki India INR Neutral 1,386 6,421 21% 20.4 16.9 16.7 13.8 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.0 11% 15% 14% 15% 1% 1% 1% 1% 13% 19% 16% 17%TAMO.BO Tata Motors INR Buy* 343 15,648 7% 4.6 8.3 7.7 6.1 1.8 2.3 2.0 1.5 55% 30% 31% 28% 2% 1% 0% 0% 10% 13% 19% 18%
India Average 14% 12.5 12.6 12.2 9.9 2.0 2.4 2.1 1.7 33% 22% 23% 22% 1% 1% 0% 1% 11% 16% 17% 17%005380.KS Hyundai Motor CompKRW Buy* 256,500 52,449 10% 6.1 6.6 5.6 5.0 1.2 1.1 0.9 0.8 21% 18% 18% 17% 1% 1% 1% 1% 20% 19% 19% 19%000270.KS Kia Motors KRW Neutral 66,400 24,523 5% 7.5 7.4 6.4 5.9 1.7 1.3 1.1 0.9 25% 20% 19% 17% 1% 1% 1% 1% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Korea Average 8% 6.8 7.0 6.0 5.5 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.9 23% 19% 18% 17% 1% 1% 1% 1% 18% 17% 17% 17%PEUP.PA Peugeot EUR Buy* 12.68 5,882 -178% 8.6 5.5 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.4 -14% -7% 5% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 6% 6%VOLVb.ST Volvo SEK Buy 100.50 33,243 25% 16.2 24.6 12.2 9.4 2.2 2.3 2.1 1.8 13% 10% 18% 20% 3% 3% 3% 4% 6% 9% 12% 13%SCVb.ST Scania SEK Sell 142.30 17,286 7% 15.0 17.7 16.6 14.1 2.8 3.0 2.8 2.6 19% 18% 18% 19% 4% 4% 4% 4% 10% 10% 10% 11%RENA.PA Renault EUR Sell 60.47 24,154 5% 4.1 8.6 6.8 5.9 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.6 6% 8% 9% 10% 5% 3% 3% 4% 6% 7% 7% 7%BMWG.DE BMW EUR Neutral 80.37 69,697 4% 8.2 10.2 9.7 9.3 1.4 1.6 1.4 1.3 18% 16% 15% 14% 4% 3% 4% 4% 12% 13% 12% 11%PSHG_p.DE Porsche (pref) EUR Neutral 65.43 24,309 -18% 1.8 6.1 5.1 4.7 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 30% 10% 11% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 16% 2% 2% 3%MANG.DE MAN SE EUR Neutral 87.85 17,444 68% 67.9 19.7 15.4 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.1 3% 1% 12% 14% 1% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 9% 10%FIA.MI Fiat SpA EUR Neutral 6.19 10,446 32% 8.4 16.4 8.5 5.5 0.5 0.8 0.7 0.6 7% 5% 9% 12% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 10% 11% 11%DAIGn.DE Daimler AG EUR Buy* 57.83 83,332 15% 7.6 18.9 9.7 7.3 1.0 1.3 1.2 1.1 13% 7% 13% 16% 6% 4% 4% 5% 11% 9% 10% 12%VOWG_p.DEVolkswagen (Pref) EUR Buy 175.90 105,188 -13% 3.4 8.2 6.8 6.3 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 29% 12% 13% 13% 3% 2% 4% 5% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Europe Average -5% 14.7 13.8 10.4 8.3 1.2 1.4 1.3 1.2 12% 8% 12% 14% 3% 2% 3% 3% 9% 8% 9% 9%7203.T Toyota Motor JPY Buy 6,510 208,901 92% 33.0 11.7 11.6 10.2 0.9 0.9 1.5 1.4 3% 8% 14% 14% 2% 3% 3% 3% 10% 14% 15% 16%7269.T Suzuki Motor JPY Buy 2,440 13,777 28% 18.0 12.8 12.7 12.2 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.0 6% 8% 9% 9% 1% 1% 1% 1% 9% 8% 9% 9%7201.T Nissan Motor JPY Buy* 1,016 42,992 14% 9.2 9.7 8.9 8.5 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.0 11% 10% 12% 12% 3% 3% 3% 4% 9% 8% 15% 15%7261.T Mazda Motor JPY Neutral 445 13,478 -194% 12.6 13.8 9.1 1.0 0.9 2.2 1.8 -24% 7% 18% 22% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 7% 9%7202.T Isuzu Motors JPY Neutral 672 11,538 12% 6.8 8.1 9.3 8.9 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.6 25% 20% 21% 19% 2% 2% 2% 2% 9% 12% 13% 14%7267.T Honda Motor JPY Buy* 3,870 70,675 48% 23.3 13.9 11.9 10.2 1.1 1.0 1.3 1.2 5% 8% 11% 12% 2% 3% 2% 3% 9% 15% 14% 14%7205.T Hino Motors JPY Neutral 1,458 8,432 64% 16.2 8.0 12.0 11.5 1.4 1.7 3.0 2.5 9% 23% 27% 24% 2% 3% 2% 3% 7% 10% 11% 11%7262.T Daihatsu Motor JPY Neutral 2,000 8,635 13% 8.8 7.9 9.4 9.1 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.4 16% 17% 17% 16% 3% 4% 3% 3% 13% 12% 13% 12%7270.T Fuji Heavy IndustriesJPY Neutral 2,747 21,723 71% 10.9 5.5 11.4 11.2 0.9 1.1 2.9 2.4 9% 23% 28% 23% 2% 2% 2% 2% 5% 10% 14% 14%
Japan Average 16% 15.8 10.0 11.2 10.1 1.1 1.1 1.8 1.6 7% 14% 17% 17% 2% 2% 2% 2% 8% 10% 12% 13%F Ford Motor Compan USD Buy 17.19 67,608 17% 7.8 10.6 8.7 7.6 2.6 3.2 2.5 1.9 36% 35% 33% 30% 2% 2% 2% 2% 15% 10% 15% 14%GM General Motors ComUSD Buy* 37.18 51,160 19% 7.3 11.1 8.2 6.8 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.2 20% 17% 19% 19% 3% 1% 0% 0% 22% 17% 16% 18%
American Average 18% 7.5 10.9 8.4 7.2 2.1 2.4 2.0 1.6 28% 26% 26% 24% 2% 2% 1% 1% 18% 14% 15% 16%
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
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Exhibit 69 cont'd: Valuation summary: Global auto component companies
Note: Prices as of market close on September 26, 2013. Reuters consensus used for NC stocks. NC=Not Covered; NA=Not Applicable. * denotes the stock is on our regional Conviction List.
Source: Datastream, Reuters, Company data, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Valuation Summary - Auto Parts ChinaTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
9/26/2013 USD'mn
%12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
0868.HK Xinyi HKD NC 5.18 2,531 13% 9.2 9.2 7.4 6.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA1039.HK Changfeng HKD NC 0.42 53 8% 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA0425.HK Minth HKD Neutral 16.08 1,979 17% 8.9 14.0 11.7 10.1 1.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 13% 14% 15% 15% 3% 2% 2% 3% 20% 10% 20% 20%1057.HK Shibao HKD NC 2.64 451 11% 3.4 3.4 2.7 2.5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA1899.HK Xingda HKD Neutral 3.60 708 45% 20.2 11.0 9.0 7.5 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 4% 8% 9% 11% 5% 5% 5% 6% 9% 10% 11% 12%
H-share Average 19% 8.5 7.7 6.3 5.4 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.9 8% 11% 12% 13% 4% 4% 4% 4% 15% 10% 16% 16%600741.SS Huayu CNY Not rated 9.36 3,951 1% 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.7 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 17% 15% 14% 13% 4% 4% 4% 4% 24% 21% 19% 17%000581.SZ Weifu CNY NC 24.2 3,762 33% 18.9 13.7 9.9 8.0 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.3 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA600660.SS Fuyao CNY NC 7.75 2,620 13% 9.7 8.7 7.8 6.7 2.2 1.9 1.6 1.4 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA600482.SS Fengfan CNY NC 10.67 608 16% 60.2 48.9 40.7 38.7 3.8 3.6 3.3 3.2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA002085.SZ Wanfeng CNY NC 14.96 546 10% 25.3 22.2 20.1 19.2 3.4 3.1 2.7 2.6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA000559.SZ Wanxiang CNY NC 6.44 1,184 16% 32.6 25.0 22.2 21.1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
A-share Average 15% 25.8 21.0 18.0 16.9 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.9 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Global peersTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
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%12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
0425.HK Minth HKD Neutral 16.08 1,979 17% 8.9 14.0 11.7 10.1 1.1 1.8 1.6 1.5 13% 14% 15% 15% 3% 2% 2% 3% 20% 10% 20% 20%1899.HK Xingda HKD Neutral 3.60 708 45% 20.2 11.0 9.0 7.5 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 4% 8% 9% 11% 5% 5% 5% 6% 9% 10% 11% 12%600741.SS Huayu CNY Not rated 9.36 3,951 1% 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.7 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 17% 15% 14% 13% 4% 4% 4% 4% 24% 21% 19% 17%
China Average 21% 12.3 10.9 9.5 8.4 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.1 11% 12% 13% 13% 4% 4% 4% 4% 18% 14% 17% 16%BOSH.BO Bosch India INR Neutral 8,754 4,408 10% 27.7 27.0 23.8 21.6 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3 19% 17% 17% 16% 1% 1% 1% 1% 18% 18% 18% 18%
India Average 10% 27.7 27.0 23.8 21.6 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3 19% 17% 17% 16% 1% 1% 1% 1% 18% 18% 18% 18%012330.KS Hyundai Mobis KRW Neutral 288,500 26,070 4% 7.9 8.2 7.6 6.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.0 23% 19% 17% 16% 1% 1% 1% 1% 17% 14% 10% 10%060980.KS Mando KRW Neutral 125,000 2,113 9% 17.9 11.5 10.9 10.9 1.9 1.4 1.2 1.1 11% 12% 12% 11% 1% 1% 1% 1% 12% 14% 13% 12%
Korea Average 7% 12.9 9.8 9.2 8.9 1.8 1.4 1.2 1.1 17% 15% 14% 13% 1% 1% 1% 1% 15% 14% 12% 11%ALV Autoliv Inc. USD Neutral 88.62 8,344 10% 11.8 15.7 14.0 12.9 1.2 1.6 1.4 1.3 14% 14% 14% 14% 3% 2% 3% 3% 11% 11% 12% 13%CONG.DE Continental EUR Neutral 125.40 33,878 8% 6.6 11.3 10.0 9.0 1.7 2.7 2.2 1.9 24% 22% 23% 22% 3% 2% 2% 3% 11% 13% 12% 13%ZILGn.DE Elringklinger EUR Sell 32.30 2,764 19% 16.2 20.6 17.1 14.0 2.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 14% 15% 17% 18% 2% 2% 2% 2% 9% 11% 11% 12%EPED.PA Faurecia EUR Buy* 21.58 3,229 53% 11.7 16.2 6.4 4.7 1.3 1.7 1.3 1.0 18% 17% 25% 27% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 9% 11% 12%GKN.L GKN GBP Neutral 349.00 9,153 9% 8.0 12.2 10.6 10.2 2.1 3.3 2.8 2.4 25% 28% 27% 24% 3% 2% 3% 3% 8% 9% 9% 9%LEOGn.DE Leoni EUR Buy 43.93 1,938 18% 9.2 12.2 8.9 7.7 1.2 1.7 1.5 1.3 20% 13% 19% 19% 5% 3% 4% 4% 12% 12% 13% 13%NRE1V.HE Nokian Renkaat EUR Neutral 37.62 6,724 6% 12.7 15.0 13.5 12.7 2.9 3.1 2.9 2.8 25% 22% 22% 22% 5% 5% 7% 7% 24% 21% 21% 21%PECI.MI Pirelli EUR Neutral 10.20 6,658 7% 10.3 14.8 11.1 10.2 1.7 1.9 1.7 1.5 18% 13% 16% 16% 4% 3% 3% 4% 10% 10% 10% 9%VLOF.PA Valeo EUR Neutral 62.84 6,493 14% 7.2 11.8 9.4 8.4 1.3 2.0 1.8 1.5 58% 18% 20% 20% 4% 3% 3% 3% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Europe Average 16% 10.4 14.4 11.2 10.0 1.7 2.3 2.0 1.8 24% 18% 20% 20% 3% 3% 3% 3% 12% 12% 12% 12%7259.T Aisin Seiki JPY Neutral 4,290 12,249 15% 13.4 9.6 16.0 14.2 1.0 0.9 1.3 1.2 8% 10% 9% 9% 2% 3% 2% 2% 9% 10% 9% 9%6902.T Denso JPY Neutral 4,735 38,666 44% 22.7 12.4 14.7 14.3 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.4 4% 8% 11% 10% 2% 2% 2% 2% 6% 8% 10% 10%
Japan Average 18% 43.3 15.6 24.3 16.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 4% 9% 6% 9% 1% 2% 2% 1% 11% 9% 7% 9%LEA Lear Corp. USD Buy 72.38 6,117 21% 7.6 12.6 8.9 7.4 1.1 2.2 2.1 1.5 18% 16% 23% 23% 1% 1% 1% 1% 39% 24% 27% 25%TOWR Tower International, Inc. USD Neutral 20.77 423 36% 9.1 10.5 8.6 7.7 3.1 12.6 5.3 3.2 43% 86% 90% 54% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 10% 13% 13%BWA BorgWarner Inc. USD Neutral 102.18 11,725 15% 14.5 18.5 15.7 13.6 2.8 3.6 3.0 2.6 22% 20% 21% 21% 0% 0% 1% 1% 15% 16% 18% 19%DAN Dana Holding Corp. USD Neutral 22.89 3,340 12% 8.0 12.6 10.7 9.4 1.6 2.6 2.3 2.0 15% 15% 16% 18% 3% 2% 2% 2% 9% 14% 14% 15%FDML Federal Mogul Corp. USD Neutral 16.52 1,634 48% 29.5 16.1 15.2 12.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.6 5% 13% 13% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 7% 8% 8%JCI Johnson Controls, Inc. USD Neutral 42.93 29,360 12% 11.6 16.1 13.7 11.7 1.8 2.3 2.1 1.8 16% 15% 16% 17% 2% 2% 2% 2% 11% 9% 13% 14%MGA Magna International, Inc. USD Sell 84.00 19,370 16% 8.2 13.5 11.2 10.1 1.1 2.0 1.8 1.6 14% 15% 17% 17% 2% 2% 2% 2% 15% 14% 15% 14%TRW TRW Automotive Holding Corp USD Neutral 71.34 8,482 11% 7.1 10.7 9.0 8.4 1.6 2.4 1.9 1.6 24% 22% 22% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 14% 16% 16%
American Average 21% 11.9 13.8 11.6 10.1 1.8 3.7 2.5 2.0 20% 25% 27% 23% 1% 1% 1% 1% 16% 13% 15% 16%
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
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Exhibit 70: Valuation summary: Global auto dealer companies
Notes: Prices as of market close on September 26, 2013. Reuters consensus used for NC stocks. NC=Not Covered; NA=Not Applicable.
Source: Datastream, Reuters, Company data, Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, Gao Hua Securities Research.
Valuation Summary - Auto Parts ChinaTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
9/26/2013 USD'mn
Growth %12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
0881.HK Zhongsheng HKD Neutral 12.50 2,515 41% 24.4 16.5 11.4 8.9 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.6 10% 14% 18% 20% 1% 1% 2% 2% 22% 10% 14% 15%1728.HK Zhengtong HKD Buy 5.01 969 29% 17.6 9.9 8.1 6.7 1.6 1.2 1.1 0.9 9% 13% 14% 15% 0% 2% 2% 3% 16% 16% 13% 15%1293.HK Baoxin HKD Buy 7.22 2,355 46% 18.5 11.4 8.7 6.4 3.4 2.9 2.3 1.7 21% 29% 29% 31% 2% 1% 2% 2% 17% 24% 24% 28%3836.HK Harmony HKD Buy 6.04 852 41% 8.8 6.1 5.3 2.1 1.6 1.2 49% 39% 30% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 16% 18% 15%3669.HK Yongda HKD NC 7.38 1,409 19% 7.8 8.0 6.8 6.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA1828.HK Dah Chong Hong HKD NC 6.15 1,452 7% 6.5 6.7 5.7 5.4 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Off Shore Average 31% 15.0 10.2 7.8 6.5 1.9 1.8 1.4 1.2 22% 24% 23% 23% 1% 1% 1% 2% 20% 16% 17% 18%601258.SS Pangda CNY NC 5.31 2,276 218% NA 30.3 15.6 14.2 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA002607.SZ Yaxia CNY NC 6.35 238 23% 13.9 10.8 8.2 7.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
On Shore Average 120% 13.9 20.6 11.9 10.8 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Global peersTicker Company name Currency Rating Close Market cap EPS
9/26/2013 USD'mn
Growth %12-15 CAGR 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2012 2013E 2014E 2015E
ASII.JK Astra International IDR Neutral 6,400.00 22,559 8% 15.0 13.4 12.6 10.5 4.1 3.2 2.8 2.4 30% 25% 23% 25% 3% 3% 4% 4% 19% 17% 20% 17%2207.TW Hotai Motor TWD Sell 333.50 6,159 0% 14.4 25.2 24.7 24.2 3.6 5.5 5.1 4.8 26% 23% 22% 20% 5% 3% 3% 3% 12% 14% 14% 14%
AEJ Average 4% 14.7 19.3 18.7 17.3 3.8 4.4 4.0 3.6 28% 24% 23% 22% 4% 3% 3% 3% 15% 15% 17% 15%INCH.L Inchcape GBP NC 624.50 4,565 10% 16.4 14.9 13.5 12.3 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NAPDG.L Pendragon GBP NC 327.70 1,554 8% 14.2 12.7 11.7 11.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.0 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NALOOK,L Lookers GBP NC 122.50 742 9% 17.8 16.3 15.1 13.6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Europe Average 9% 16.1 14.6 13.5 12.4 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA7599.T Gulliver International JPY NC 562 616 1% 1.3 2.1 1.5 1.2 NA 0.2 0.2 0.2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA4732.T USS JPY NC 12,390 3,978 8% 21.5 18.3 17.8 17.2 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA9832.T Autobacs Seven JPY NC 1,422 1,355 3% 16.6 18.1 16.5 15.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.9 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Japan Average 4% 13.1 12.8 11.9 11.1 1.9 1.3 1.2 1.2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NASAH Sonic USD Neutral 23.54 1,289 13% 10.2 11.6 10.4 9.6 2.0 2.1 1.8 1.5 13% 15% 22% 20% 1% 0% 0% 0% 7% 6% 6% 6%GPI Group 1 USD Neutral 79.99 1,818 12% 12.3 14.8 13.7 12.5 1.4 1.9 1.6 1.5 13% 14% 14% 13% 1% 1% 1% 1% 9% 8% 8% 9%AN AutoNation USD Neutral 52.71 6,370 13% 15.0 17.6 15.5 14.2 2.8 3.1 2.7 2.3 18% 20% 19% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 8% 8% 8%PAG Penske USD Sell 42.49 3,837 13% 11.4 16.0 14.3 13.1 1.8 2.4 2.1 1.8 17% 17% 16% 15% 2% 1% 2% 2% 8% 8% 7% 8%LAD Lithia Motors USD NC 67.13 1,924 10% 23.0 19.8 17.8 17.5 NA 3.4 2.9 2.5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
American Average 12% 14.4 16.0 14.3 13.4 2.0 2.6 2.2 1.9 15% 17% 17% 16% 1% 1% 1% 1% 8% 8% 8% 8%
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
P/E P/B ROE Dividend yield CROCI
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Coverage group(s) of stocks by primary analyst(s)
Yipeng Yang: Asia Pacific Shipping, China Alternative Energy & Utilities, China Autos, China Transportation.
Asia Pacific Shipping: China COSCO Holdings (A), China COSCO Holdings (H), China International Marine Containers (A), China International Marine Containers (H), China Shipping Container Lines (A),
China Shipping Container Lines (H), China Shipping Development (A), China Shipping Development (H), Evergreen Marine, Hanjin Shipping, Neptune Orient Lines, Orient Overseas Int'l, Pacific Basin
Shipping, STX Pan Ocean - KRW, STX Pan Ocean - SGD, Sinotrans Shipping, U-Ming Marine, Wan Hai Lines, Yang Ming Marine.
China Alternative Energy & Utilities: Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy, CLP Holdings, China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group, China Longyuan Power, China Power International, China
Resources Power, China Yangtze Power, Datang Int'l Power Generation, Datang International Power Generation (A), Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited (A), Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited
(H), Guangdong Investment, Harbin Electric, Hong Kong & China Gas, Huadian Power International (A), Huadian Power International (H), Huaneng Power International (A), Huaneng Power International
(ADR), Huaneng Power International (H), Huaneng Renewables Corporation, Power Assets Holdings, Shanghai Electric Group, Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology (A), Xinjiang Goldwind Science
& Technology (H).
China Autos: Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., BYD Company, Baoxin Auto Group, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, China Harmony Auto Holding Ltd, Chongqing Changan Auto (A), Chongqing
Changan Auto (B), Dongfeng Motor, FAW Car, Geely Automobile Holdings, Great Wall Motor Co., Great Wall Motor Co.(A), Guangzhou Automobile Group Co, Huayu Automotive Systems, Minth
Group, SAIC Motor, Sinotruk (Hong Kong), Weichai Power (A), Weichai Power (H), Xingda International, Zhengtong Auto Services Holdings, Zhongsheng Group Holdings.
China Transportation: AVIC Aircraft, AVIC Avionics, AviChina, Daqin Railway, Guangshen Railway (A), Guangshen Railway (H), Hafei Aviation, Hongdu Aviation, Xian Aero-Engine.
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