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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Chinese EV giant BYD has kicked off 2025 with an aggressive push that’s shaking up the global electric vehicle landscape.</li><li>From launching EVs that can charge in just five minutes to a soaring share price and record sales, BYD is not just catching up with Tesla — it’s pulling ahead on nearly every front.</li><li>In recent weeks, BYD’s stock surged to a record high following the announcement of its ultra-fast-charging Super e-Platform.</li></ul>

Chinese EV giant BYD has kicked off 2025 with an aggressive push that’s shaking up the global electric vehicle landscape.From launching EVs that can charge in just five minutes to a soaring share price and record sales, BYD is not just catching up with Tesla — it’s pulling ahead on nearly every front.In recent weeks, BYD’s stock surged to a record high following the announcement of its ultra-fast-charging Super e-Platform.

BYD's 5-Minute Charge to Global EV Supremacy: Is Tesla Already Left Behind?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Maintain BUY. BYD’s strong 4Q24 earnings once again underscored the importance of economies of scale.</li><li>We expect BYD to prioritize sales volume again in FY25E, by leveraging new models, overseas expansion, battery technology upgrades and AD catch-up, which could lead to solid earnings in FY25E again.</li><li>4Q24 results beat with high quality earnings. BYD’s 4Q24 revenue beat our prior forecast by 6%.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maintain BUY. BYD’s strong 4Q24 earnings once again underscored the importance of economies of scale.We expect BYD to prioritize sales volume again in FY25E, by leveraging new models, overseas expansion, battery technology upgrades and AD catch-up, which could lead to solid earnings in FY25E again.4Q24 results beat with high quality earnings. BYD’s 4Q24 revenue beat our prior forecast by 6%.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

BYD (1211 HK/002594 CH) - 4Q24 Margins Lay Foundation for FY25 Earnings

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> posted a record 2024 net profit of 40.25B yuan ($5.55B) as revenue surged 29% to 777B yuan ($107.2B), beating analyst forecasts of $5.47B and $105.6B. </li>
<li>Notably, BYD's revenue topped Tesla's $97.7B reported on Jan. 30. The Chinese automaker is now among the biggest in the world.   </li>
<li>On March 4, our <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/byd-1211-hk-placement-tactical-buy-opportunity-in-key-support-zone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD's insight</a>correctly suggested to BUY the stock below 340 (now trading above 400). This insight will try to determine profit targets for the current rally.</li>
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BYD (1211 HK) posted a record 2024 net profit of 40.25B yuan ($5.55B) as revenue surged 29% to 777B yuan ($107.2B), beating analyst forecasts of $5.47B and $105.6B. 
Notably, BYD's revenue topped Tesla's $97.7B reported on Jan. 30. The Chinese automaker is now among the biggest in the world.   
On March 4, our BYD's insightcorrectly suggested to BUY the stock below 340 (now trading above 400). This insight will try to determine profit targets for the current rally.


BYD (1211 HK) Profit Targets After Record-Breaking Earnings

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

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We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<li>We believe the stock’s upside is very limited after two buy rating this year.</li>
<li>In 2024, total revenue grew by 29% and total automobile sales grew by 41%.</li>
<li>The gross margin of automobile improved more than one percentage point.</li>
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We believe the stock’s upside is very limited after two buy rating this year.
In 2024, total revenue grew by 29% and total automobile sales grew by 41%.
The gross margin of automobile improved more than one percentage point.


BYD (1211): Encouraging 2024 Result, But Close to Our Target After Two Buy Suggestions This Year.

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

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Today,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> is scheduled to report its annual 2024 financial results. Timing: 24 March 2025, after market close.</li>
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Expected Price Movement: Option implied movement is above the historically recorded movement.</li>
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Implied volatility and options strategies: Discussion of implied volatility term structure and option strategies.</li>
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Today,BYD (1211 HK) is scheduled to report its annual 2024 financial results. Timing: 24 March 2025, after market close.

Expected Price Movement: Option implied movement is above the historically recorded movement.

Implied volatility and options strategies: Discussion of implied volatility term structure and option strategies.


BYD (1211 HK) Earnings Today: Anticipated Price Movements and Options Insights

China

BYD Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells automobiles. The Company also researches, develops, manufactures and sells batteries, which are applied on mobile phones, cordless phones, power tools and other kinds of portable electronic devices.

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BYD's 5-Minute Charge to Global EV Supremacy: Is Tesla Already Left Behind?

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Baptista Research

BYD (1211 HK/002594 CH) - 4Q24 Margins Lay Foundation for FY25 Earnings

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CMB International

BYD (1211 HK) Profit Targets After Record-Breaking Earnings

BYD (1211 HK) posted record profits outperforming Tesla in revenue, solidifying its position as a global automotive giant. This insight discusses...

Nico Rosti

BYD (1211): Encouraging 2024 Result, But Close to Our Target After Two Buy Suggestions This Year.

We believe the stock’s upside is very limited after two buy rating this year. In 2024, total revenue grew by 29%. The gross margin of automobile...

Ming Lu

BYD (1211 HK) Earnings Today: Anticipated Price Movements and Options Insights

BYD (1211 HK) to report 2024 financial results today after market close. Option implied movement higher than historical, discussion on implied...

Gaudenz Schneider

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BYD's 5-Minute Charge to Global EV Supremacy: Is Tesla Already Left Behind?

Chinese EV giant BYD has kicked off 2025 with an aggressive push that’s shaking up the global electric vehicle landscape. From launching EVs that...

Baptista Research

BYD (1211 HK/002594 CH) - 4Q24 Margins Lay Foundation for FY25 Earnings

We expect BYD to prioritize sales volume again in FY25E, by leveraging new models, overseas expansion, battery technology upgrades and AD catch-up,...

CMB International

BYD (1211 HK) Profit Targets After Record-Breaking Earnings

​BYD (1211 HK) posted record profits outperforming Tesla in revenue, solidifying its position as a global automotive giant. This insight discusses...

Nico Rosti

BYD (1211): Encouraging 2024 Result, But Close to Our Target After Two Buy Suggestions This Year.

We believe the stock’s upside is very limited after two buy rating this year. In 2024, total revenue grew by 29%. The gross margin of automobile...

Ming Lu

BYD (1211 HK) Earnings Today: Anticipated Price Movements and Options Insights

​BYD (1211 HK) to report 2024 financial results today after market close. Option implied movement higher than historical, discussion on implied...

Gaudenz Schneider

BYD (1211 HK) posted record profits outperforming Tesla in revenue, solidifying its position as a global automotive giant. This insight discusses...

BYD (1211 HK) to report 2024 financial results today after market close. Option implied movement higher than historical, discussion on implied...