Gasgoo Munich- On March 20, shares of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (0175.HK) surged, leading the Hang Seng Index and outpacing other automakers in Hong Kong. As of press time, the stock climbed 6.98% to 19.62 HKD, pushing its market capitalization past 210 billion HKD — a fresh high for the year and a clear signal that market confidence is returning.
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Industry analysts attribute the rally to the company's stellar performance in fiscal year 2025.
According to its annual earnings report released on March 18, Geely Auto's revenue jumped 25% year-on-year to a record 345.2 billion yuan. Core net profit climbed 36% to 14.41 billion yuan, outpacing revenue growth and underscoring a shift toward higher-quality expansion.
Driven by sustained economies of scale and an optimized mix of high-value products, gross profit rose 25% to 57.3 billion yuan in 2025. By year-end, total cash reserves had swelled 46% to 68.2 billion yuan, providing a robust financial buffer.
Within 48 hours of the report's release, major institutions including Macquarie, BOCOM International, GF Securities, Sinolink Securities, Everbright Securities, and Huatai Securities issued "Buy" or "Overweight" ratings. With a target price as high as 32.19 HKD, analysts are uniformly bullish on the company's long-term growth. Notably, Macquarie—emphasizing sustainable returns—maintained Geely Auto as its top sector pick, arguing it still offers the best risk-reward profile among Chinese automakers.
