Strong Export Sales Drive up ASP and Profit per Vehicle in 1Q26
发布时间:2026-05-29 来源:华泰证券
Yutong Bus reported 1Q26 revenue of RMB5.9bn(-7.92%YoY,-60.76%QoQ),attributable NP of RMB659mn(-12.69%YoY,-70.86%QoQ),and ex-nonrecurring net profit of RMB607mn(-5.42%YoY).The YoY and QoQ fluctuations were due to ahigh base in 1Q25 and weaker domestic sales in 1Q26.However,the company's export sales volume still maintained rapid YoY growth in 1Q26,driving up ASP and profit per vehicle.We are positive on continued volume growth for the company's buses in Europe,which is acore electrification market,and other high-potential markets including Asia,Africa,and Latin America.We expect product mix optimization should also help unlock profitability.Maintain BUY.
Softer volume,but notably higher ASP and profit per vehicle
The company sold 7,652 units in 1Q26,down by 15.08%YoY.Large buses and mid-sized buses declined by 18.78%and 24.18%YoY,respectively,while light buses increased by 8.69%YoY.This was mainly due to the off-season in domestic market and shipment timing shift.However,per-vehicle results improved significantly in 1Q26.This confirms that exports,premiumization,and electrification are providing strong support for the company’s ASP and profit per vehicle.In 1Q26,revenue per vehicle rose by 8.4%YoY to about RMB772,000.Attributable NP per vehicle was about RMB86,000,up by 2.8%YoY.Ex-nonrecurring net profit per vehicle was about RMB79,000,up by 11.4%YoY.
Order structure driving YoY GPM expansion
On the earnings side,the company's gross margin was about 23.56%in 1Q26,up by 4.67pp YoY,driven by achange in the share of high-margin orders.On the expense side,the selling,administrative,R&D,and financial expense ratios were about 3.87%,2.97%,6.08%,and 0.44%.These increased by+0.50pp,+0.19pp,+1.51pp,and+0.32pp YoY,and by+0.01pp,+1.24pp,+1.91pp,and+0.21pp QoQ.The YoY and QoQ increase in the period expense ratio was due to off-season revenue fluctuations.In 1Q26,the company's gross profit increased YoY but net profit declined YoY.This was due to ahigh base of credit impairment reversal of RMB320mn in 1Q25 but only RMB170mn in 1Q26.It was also due to an increase of about RMB70mn in asset impairment losses in 1Q26.Excluding these two factors,the actual operating quality of the bus business improved.
Poised to capitalize on the electrification tailwinds overseas
Electrification provides abreakthrough opportunity for Chinese buses to benchmark against traditional premium European brands.Yutong has acomplete product matrix covering city buses and coaches,as well as conventional,new energy,and hybrid models.Its product portfolio spans the premium Useries to the mid-end Eseries.Together with its channels and after-sales network built over many years,we believe the company is able to capture expansion opportunities in the new energy bus segment.We believe incremental demand in Europe is underpinned by mandatory zero-emission requirements,while replacement demand is clear.The company maintains apremium positioning,and its product profit structure is likely to continue improving.In addition,the company may accelerate expansion into high-potential new energy markets in Asia,Africa,and Latin America.The growth picture is intact.
Earnings forecast and valuation
We maintain our 2026,2027,and 2028 attributable NP forecasts of RMB6.2bn,RMB6.8bn,and RMB7.2bn.Comparable companies are trading at an average of 14.2x 2026E PE on Wind consensus.Considering the company's strong earnings growth momentum and high dividend payout,we apply amultiple of 16.2x 2026E PE and derive atarget price of RMB45.20(previously RMB45.48,on 16.3x 2026E PE).Maintain BUY.
Risks:End-market demand missing our expectations,raw material price increases exceeding our expectations,changes in export policies.