Earnings call transcript: EHang Q4 2024 sees 190% revenue surge, stock up 8.55%
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Overview
EHang shows strong revenue growth and delivery increases, coupled with a positive outlook on profitability and production capacity. Despite slight margin decreases, the guidance remains optimistic. Regulatory and supply chain risks are noted, but the company is addressing these challenges. No shareholder return plan is a minor negative, but overall, the positive financial results and future guidance suggest a positive stock price movement.
Key Financial Performance
Q4 Revenue RMB 164 million, representing an increase of 239.1% year over year.
Full Year Revenue RMB 456 million, marking a 288.5% year over year increase.
Q4 Deliveries 78 units delivered, a 239% year over year increase.
Full Year Deliveries 216 units delivered, up 315% from 52 units in 2023.
Q4 Gross Margin 60.7%, slightly down from 64.7% in Q4 2023.
Full Year Gross Margin 61.4%, a slight decrease from 64.1% in 2023.
Q4 Adjusted Operating Expenses RMB 78.2 million, up 22% year over year.
Full Year Adjusted Operating Expenses RMB 290.1 million, up 28.2% from RMB 226.3 million in 2023.
Q4 Adjusted Operating Income RMB 27.9 million, a significant improvement from the adjusted operating loss of RMB 24.9 million in Q4 2023.
Q4 Adjusted Net Income RMB 36.4 million, a sharp improvement from the adjusted net loss of RMB 22.1 million in Q4 2023.
Full Year Adjusted Net Income RMB 43.1 million, a significant improvement from the adjusted net loss of RMB 139 million in 2023.
Operating Cash Flow Approximately RMB 160 million in 2024, demonstrating the ability to generate sustainable cash flow.
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents RMB 155 million at the end of Q4.
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Operating Highlights
New Product Development: EHang is advancing its multi-rotor Evito series through collaborations with leading companies to develop next-generation high-energy solid-state lithium batteries and fast-charging batteries. The industry’s first Evito test flight powered by solid-state lithium batteries achieved an endurance of over 48 minutes.
VT-35 Model Update: The prototype of the upgraded lift and cruise model VT-35 is in final assembly and testing, with plans to complete full functionality tests and initiate the airworthiness certification process soon.
Flying Car Initiative: EHang has formed a strategic partnership with China Automobile to design new product solutions for a flying car targeting the mass consumer market.
Market Expansion: EHang has established over 20 operational demonstration sites across 16 cities in China and is expanding its presence in Asia, Europe, and South America, with successful flight demonstrations in Thailand, Japan, Spain, and Mexico.
Government Support for Low Altitude Economy: China's government has included the low altitude economy in its strategic plans, with local governments in over 50 cities introducing development plans for the sector.
Production Capacity Expansion: EHang is enhancing production efficiency and scaling production capabilities, with plans to expand its Yunfu production base to reach an annual capacity of 1,000 units by 2025.
Operational Efficiency: EHang has implemented a comprehensive safety operational system and team, optimizing its organizational structure to ensure safety in commercial operations.
Strategic Partnerships: EHang is collaborating with multiple universities and government departments to integrate AI and digital technologies into the low altitude aviation industry.
Revenue Diversification Strategy: EHang is focusing on diversifying its revenue streams beyond manufacturing, including logistics and emergency response sectors.
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Risk or Challenges
Regulatory Risks: The company is awaiting final approval for operator certificates from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which is crucial for commercial operations of their pilotless passenger aircraft.
Supply Chain Challenges: EHang is focusing on enhancing production efficiency and scaling production capability to meet growing order demands, indicating potential challenges in managing supply chain and production capacity.
Economic Factors: The company is optimistic about strong demand for their products and operational services, but they acknowledge the need for significant investment in infrastructure and technology to support growth.
Competitive Pressures: EHang faces competition in the urban air mobility sector, necessitating continuous innovation and strategic partnerships to maintain market leadership.
Financial Risks: The company anticipates a 40% year-over-year increase in operating expenses in 2025, which could impact profitability if not managed effectively.
Technological Risks: EHang is investing in new technologies, including AI and battery advancements, which carry inherent risks related to development timelines and market acceptance.
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Guidance & Outlook
Record Deliveries and Revenues: In Q4, EHang delivered 78 units of EH216 series product generating revenues of RMB164 million, a 239.1% year-over-year increase. For the full year, total revenue reached RMB456 million, marking a 288.5% year-over-year increase.
Positive Adjusted Net Income: 2024 marked the first year EHang achieved positive adjusted net income and positive operating cash flow, a significant milestone in its journey.
Government Support for Low Altitude Economy: China's government has emphasized the low altitude economy as a strategic emerging industry, with plans for large-scale demonstration projects and the establishment of a dedicated development department.
Operational Demonstration Projects: EHang's top priority for 2025 is to launch operational demonstration projects in key cities to enable public experience of eVito flights.
AI Plus Strategy: EHang is deepening its AI strategy, integrating AI across the eVito lifecycle to drive intelligent upgrades and innovative practices in commercial operations.
Production Capacity Expansion: EHang plans to expand its production capacity significantly, with the Yunfu production base expected to reach an annual capacity of 1,000 units by 2025.
Global Market Expansion: EHang is expanding its presence in Asia, Europe, and South America, with plans for commercial trial operations in various countries.
Revenue Expectations for 2025: EHang expects total revenue for 2025 to reach RMB900 million, representing an approximately 97% increase year-over-year.
CapEx Guidance for 2025: EHang's full year CapEx guidance for 2025 is USD 14 million, aimed at scaling production capacity and developing new models.
OpEx Growth: EHang expects OpEx to grow at 40% year-over-year in 2025.
Gross Margin Target: EHang aims to maintain a gross margin around 60% in 2025.
GAAP Profitability Timeline: EHang expects to achieve GAAP profitability quarterly in the second half of 2024, with full year GAAP profitability anticipated in 2026.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Shareholder Return Plan: EHang has not announced any share buyback program or dividend program during the call.
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Key Q&A
Q:What kind of added production capacity are we looking at for the Hefei production facility by the end of 2025 and 2026?
A:For Yunfu Phase II for the capacity expansion, this will complete this year, reaching a total annual capacity of 1,000 units. The Yunfu Phase I and Phase II production lines will have specialized focuses.
Q:Could management provide additional color on the exact timeline for our IOC application?
A:The CAAC has completed the acceptance and on-site inspection of these two AC applicants. We are now just waiting for the final regulatory approval.
Q:When are we going to achieve GAAP profitability with our collaboration initiatives?
A:We expect to achieve GAAP profitability quarterly in the second half of 2024, with full year GAAP profitability expected in 2026.
Q:What is the gross margin outlook?
A:Our targeted gross margin is around 60%, and we are planning to adopt initiatives to diversify our product lines to help drive up the gross margin.
Q:What is the progress on the next generation lithium batteries?
A:We are pursuing two directions for battery development: fast charging batteries and solid state batteries, with mass production and installation aimed by the end of this year.
Q:What’s the update on the VT35 product?
A:The development prototype is currently in its final assembly and debugging stage, and we plan to complete the full function flight testing soon.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing specific details on the profit split and cost split in the JV with JAC Motors, stating that it is still under discussion.
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