MVST's Huzhou Phase 3.2: CapEx Trends Support Expansion Plans

Microvast Holdings' MVST Huzhou Phase 3.2 project is key to expanding its production capacity. This APAC-focused plan is expected to commence initial production operations during the first quarter of 2026, adding nearly 2 GWh of annual production capacity. The primary objective of this expansion plan is to address the robust customer demand for top-notch solutions and position the company to grab opportunities.MVST’s capital expenditure trajectory supports this strategic expansion. In the third quarter of 2025, the company recorded a capital expenditure of $17.4 million, with $15.5 million primarily allocated to the expansion plan. It is impressive how the company has managed to control its CapEx from $30.6 million in the same quarter last year. Prudent expense management maintains MVST’s focus on high-return capacity expansions rather than building an asset base.While the investment trajectory may appear promising, MVST is prone to operational execution risks. The company’s plan to complete the installation and commissioning of production equipment for the expansion by the year-end might be affected by supply chain disruptions, affecting the timing and scalability of capacity.On the other hand, this strategic expansion is expected to contribute to top-line growth and margin expansion. Management stated that it expects revenues to increase 18-25% and gross margin to hover within 32-35%. This optimism is influenced by production scalability to be facilitated by the Huzhou Phase 3.2 expansion, positioning the company to gain a competitive edge in this fast-paced, advanced battery market.MVST’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMicrovast has soared 357.6% in a year, significantly outperforming Dave DAVE, First Advantage Corporation FA and the industry as a whole. The industry has moved down marginally. Dave has gained 131.9%, while First Advantage Corporation has declined 31%.1-Year Share Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, MVST trades at a 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.31, below the industry’s 22.65. It is trading at a premium when compared with Dave's and First Advantage Corporation’s 14.67 and 10.89, respectively.P/E - F12M Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Microvast and Dave have a Value Score of D, while First Advantage Corporation holds a Value Score of B.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MVST’s earnings per share for 2025 and 2026 has decreased 10.5% and 31%, respectively, over the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Microvast carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is HereThe AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Dave Inc. (DAVE): Free Stock Analysis Report First Advantage Corporation (FA): Free Stock Analysis Report Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks