Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 13.62 RMB based on a 73x PE for 2026 [4]. Core Insights - The company, Xiangcai Co., is positioned in the financial technology sector, focusing on wealth management and plans to merge with Dazhihui to enhance profitability [2][3]. - The main revenue source is the securities business, which is expected to contribute 79% of total revenue in 2024, with brokerage and credit businesses being the key pillars [2][20]. - The company aims to leverage financial technology to drive business transformation and enhance competitive advantages through partnerships with industry leaders [3][35]. Company Overview - Xiangcai Co. was listed in 1997 and transitioned to the securities service industry after acquiring Xiangcai Securities in 2020 [2][14]. - The company has retained some industrial segments, including food processing and waterproof materials, but these are shrinking [2][20]. Business Structure - In 2024, the securities segment is projected to generate 16.50 billion RMB in revenue, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase, while the industrial segment is expected to decline by 24% to 4.36 billion RMB [2][20]. - Brokerage and credit businesses are expected to account for over 60% of the securities segment's revenue in 2024 [31]. Core Competitive Advantages - The company employs a "platform + license" model, focusing on financial technology as a core driver for business development [3][35]. - A planned acquisition of Dazhihui is anticipated to create new profit growth points and enhance overall competitiveness [3][43]. Financial Performance and Forecast - The company forecasts total revenues of 27.29 billion RMB, 30.26 billion RMB, and 33.07 billion RMB for 2025-2027, with corresponding net profits of 3.58 billion RMB, 5.34 billion RMB, and 5.99 billion RMB [4][55]. - The report predicts significant growth in net profit, with a 228% increase expected in 2025 [4][55].

Group 1: Overall Situation of Credit Bonds - As of July 28, 2025, the valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise industrial bonds and real estate bonds are generally higher than other varieties. Compared with last week, the yields of non - financial and non - real estate industrial bonds have been adjusted, and the yields of state - owned enterprise private non - perpetual real estate bonds have all increased [3][8]. - The varieties with high valuation yields and spreads in financial bonds include leasing company bonds, urban and rural commercial bank capital supplementary tools, and securities sub - debt. Compared with last week, the yields of various financial varieties have basically increased [4][8]. Group 2: Urban Investment Bonds Public Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields of public urban investment bonds in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are both below 2.4%. The urban investment bonds with yields exceeding 4.5% are in prefecture - level cities and district - level counties in Guizhou. The spreads in Guangxi, Yunnan, Gansu and other regions are also relatively high. Compared with last week, the yields of public urban investment bonds have basically increased across the board, with the 2 - 3 - year varieties having a larger adjustment range [2][15]. - Specific regions' weighted average valuation yields and spreads are shown in Chart 5 and Chart 6, and the changes compared with last week are shown in Chart 7 [16][18][21]. Private Urban Investment Bonds - The weighted average valuation yields of private urban investment bonds in coastal provinces such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fujian are below 2.9%. The varieties with yields higher than 4% appear in prefecture - level cities in Guizhou. The spreads in Shaanxi, Yunnan, Gansu and other regions are also relatively high. Compared with last week, the yields of various private urban investment bond varieties have mainly increased. The varieties with relatively large yield increases are 3 - 5 - year non - perpetual bonds in Guangxi's district - level counties, 1 - 2 - year non - perpetual bonds in Ningxia's prefecture - level cities, 2 - 3 - year non - perpetual bonds in Guizhou's district - level counties, and 1 - 2 - year non - perpetual bonds of Guangxi provincial - level, with corresponding increases of 18.8BP, 15.6BP, 14.1BP and 12.7BP respectively [2][24]. - Specific regions' weighted average valuation yields and spreads are shown in Chart 8 and Chart 9 [25][28]. Group 3: Industrial Bonds Private Enterprise Industrial Bonds - The valuation yields and spreads of private enterprise industrial bonds are relatively high. Among them, the 2 - 3 - year private enterprise public perpetual varieties have a relatively larger upward range, with an average increase of 147.5BP compared with last week [3][13]. Real Estate Bonds - The yields of state - owned enterprise private non - perpetual real estate bonds have all increased. Among them, the yields of 1 - 2 - year private enterprise public non - perpetual real estate bonds have increased by 11.1BP [3][13]. Group 4: Financial Bonds Leasing Company Bonds - The 1 - 2 - year varieties of leasing bonds have a larger yield increase, with an average increase of about 10BP [4]. General Commercial Financial Bonds - The interest rates of all varieties of general commercial financial bonds have increased, with an increase range of 4 to 7BP [4]. Secondary Perpetual Bonds - The yield increase of rural commercial bank secondary capital bonds in secondary perpetual bonds mostly exceeds that of other bank varieties. The yield increase of 1 - year - within and 2 - 3 - year rural commercial bank secondary bonds is greater than 20BP [4]. Securities Company Bonds and Sub - debt - The yield increase of 3 - 5 - year private non - perpetual sub - debt of securities companies exceeds 10BP [4].

- The macro timing strategy model recommended an equity position of 50% for July, with a signal strength of 100% for economic growth and 0% for monetary liquidity[4][27][28] - The macro timing strategy's year-to-date return as of the end of June 2025 was 1.34%, compared to the Wind All A Index return of 1.04%[4][27] - The micro-cap/large-cap index relative net value rose to 2.00 times, above its 243-day moving average of 1.48 times, indicating strong short-term momentum for micro-cap stocks[5][31] - The volatility congestion ratio was -13.56% year-on-year, well below the 55% risk threshold, indicating that the risk warning has been completely lifted[5][31] - The 10-year government bond yield was -21.85% year-on-year, also below the 30% interest rate risk control line, indicating that medium-term risks are under control[5][31] - Value factor in the CSI 300 pool had an IC of 12.36%, while the growth factor in the CSI 500 pool had an IC of -14.01%[37] - Quality factor in the CSI 500 and CSI 1000 pools had ICs of -18.32% and -2.99%, respectively[37] - Market capitalization factor in the All A-share pool had an IC of -7.07%[37] - Value factor in the CSI 300 pool recorded a weekly return of approximately 3.05%, while the consensus expectation factor in the CSI 500 pool had a drawdown of approximately -1.23%[37] - Market capitalization factor in the All A-share pool had a drawdown of approximately -0.56%, while the reversal factor in the CSI 300 pool recorded a return of approximately 2.09%[37] - Quality factor in the All A-share pool recorded a return of approximately 0.40%[37] - The quantifiable bond selection factors for convertible bonds showed significant differentiation in performance, with the stock growth factor leading with a weekly return of approximately 1.25%[41] - The stock consensus expectation factor followed closely with a weekly return of approximately 1.14%, while the stock quality factor recorded a return of approximately -0.13%[41] - The stock value factor had a drawdown of approximately -0.30%, and the convertible bond valuation factor had the deepest decline with a weekly return of -0.68%[41]

Group 1: Market Strategy and Outlook - The core driver behind the recent A-share market rally is the optimistic expectation of a rebound in corporate ROE, rather than mere speculation around policy themes [4][9] - The current valuation of A-shares, while having outpaced the recovery of fundamentals, is not extreme, indicating that the recovery in sectors like food and beverage, coal, and oil and petrochemicals is still in its early stages [4][9] - The "anti-involution" and demand-side policies are expected to show quicker effects compared to the comprehensive policies of 2024, with companies having undergone three quarters of self-purging [10][11] Group 2: Sector Recommendations - **Machinery**: Companies like Xugong Machinery and Yingliu Shares are recommended due to domestic demand stabilization and overseas market recovery [14][15] - **Non-ferrous Metals**: China Rare Earth is favored as export controls may lead to price increases in rare earths, supported by moderate quota growth [16] - **Non-bank Financials**: China Galaxy is highlighted for its strengthening brokerage business and potential for international expansion [17] - **Media and Internet**: Yao Cai Securities is positioned to benefit from increased trading volumes in Hong Kong and potential synergies from Ant Group's acquisition [18] - **Agriculture**: Muyuan Foods is recognized as a leading pig farming enterprise with expected stable profits amid rising pork prices [19] - **Defense and Military**: North Navigation is anticipated to benefit from a rising demand cycle for its products [20] - **Computing**: Kingsoft Office is seen as a leader in AI applications, with significant growth potential from its innovative products [21][22] - **Electronics**: Lante Optics is expected to see strong demand from various sectors, including automotive and AI [23] - **Pharmaceuticals**: Kelun-Botai is noted for its leading ADC technology and potential for international sales growth [24][25]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" based on the expectation of an increase exceeding 15% in the next 3-6 months [6] Core Insights - The new tobacco industry continues to show strong growth trends, with PMI reporting a revenue increase of 7.1% and adjusted operating profit growth of 16.1% in Q2 2025 [1] - The HNB (Heated Not Burned) market is expected to grow significantly, particularly in the U.S., as the FDA's approval of JUUL products indicates a clear trend towards market expansion [2][3] - The overall HNB global market is on a continuous growth trajectory, with the U.S. market poised to contribute significantly to this growth [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, PMI achieved revenues of $10.1 billion and adjusted operating profits of $4.3 billion, reflecting year-on-year increases of 7.1% and 16.1% respectively [1] - New tobacco revenue in Q2 2025 reached $4.2 billion, a 15.2% increase year-on-year, with HNB sales volume also increasing by 9.2% to 38.8 billion sticks [1] Regulatory Environment - The FDA has approved JUUL's products for sale in the U.S., increasing the total number of approved vaping products from 34 to 39, indicating a more favorable regulatory environment for compliant products [2] - The FDA's focus on combating illegal products while facilitating the approval of compliant products suggests a dual approach to market regulation [3] Market Outlook - The HNB market in Europe is recovering from flavor bans, with PMI reporting double-digit growth in Q2 2025, indicating resilience in consumer demand [3] - The legal market for HNB products is expected to expand significantly, driven by regulatory changes and increasing consumer acceptance [4]

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined again, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed [1][11] - The nominal and real interest rates of 10Y US Treasury bonds have both decreased, indicating a rise in inflation expectations [1][11] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally eased, while the domestic interbank funding situation has shown a pattern of first easing and then tightening [1][16] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to rise, with most industry trading heat above the 80th percentile [2][21] - The volatility of major indices has increased, with most industry volatilities remaining below the 40th historical percentile [2][27] - Market liquidity indicators have slightly declined, with liquidity metrics across various sectors remaining below the 40th historical percentile [2][32] Group 3: Institutional Research and Analyst Predictions - Research heat is high in sectors such as electronics, computers, retail, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals, while real estate and non-bank sectors have seen a rise in research heat [3][39] - Analysts have simultaneously lowered the net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, with an increase in the proportion of stocks with upward revisions in net profit forecasts [4][46] - Specific sectors such as non-ferrous metals, light industry, steel, and utilities have seen upward adjustments in their 2025/2026 net profit forecasts [4][4][21] Group 4: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has rebounded, with overall net purchases of A-shares [5][31] - Based on the top 10 active stocks, the ratio of buying and selling amounts in sectors like non-ferrous metals, pharmaceuticals, and electric new energy has increased [5][32] - Northbound funds primarily net bought sectors such as chemicals, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals, while net selling occurred in computers and telecommunications [5][33] Group 5: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to rise, reaching a year-to-date high, with net purchases mainly in machinery, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals [6][35] - The proportion of financing purchases in real estate, consumer services, and utilities has increased [6][38] - Margin financing has net bought across various styles of stocks [6][39] Group 6: Fund Activity - Active equity funds have slightly reduced their positions, while ETFs have seen overall net subscriptions [8][45] - Active equity funds have mainly increased positions in sectors like computers, electronics, and banks, while reducing in pharmaceuticals and retail [8][46] - New equity fund establishment has significantly increased, with a notable rise in the scale of passive funds [8][50]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of 285.77 RMB per ADS, corresponding to 40.01 USD per ADS based on a FY2026 PE of 18X [4]. Core Views - The company has a strong market position with over 24,097 stores as of Q1 2025, focusing on a self-pickup model at an affordable price range of 10-15 RMB [2]. - The company is expected to see significant growth in non-GAAP net profit, projected at 43.42 billion RMB for FY2025, 56.05 billion RMB for FY2026, and 73.12 billion RMB for FY2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of +32.1%, +29.1%, and +30.5% respectively [4]. - The coffee market in China is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 21.6% from 2023 to 2027, indicating substantial potential for the company [49]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company operates a self-pickup model and has established itself as a leading player in the coffee market with strong capabilities across products, channels, brands, and supply chains [2]. Investment Logic - The company is positioned to benefit from the growing coffee consumption trend in China, with significant room for growth compared to more mature markets like the US and Japan [49]. Profit Forecast, Valuation, and Rating - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from 24.9 billion RMB in 2023 to 67.9 billion RMB by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% [8]. - The report highlights a healthy growth trajectory in both direct and franchise operations, with direct store numbers expected to increase significantly [70]. Strategic Store Opening - The company has entered a positive same-store sales growth cycle with a Q1 2025 same-store sales growth (SSSG) of +8.1% [15]. - The company has maintained a rapid store opening pace, with a net increase of 1,757 stores in Q1 2025 [32]. Competitive Positioning - The company leads the industry in terms of store count and market share, with a GMV market share of 21.8% as of 2023 [29]. - The company has a robust supply chain and digital capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and product innovation [46]. Market Potential - The coffee market in China is still in a growth phase, with significant potential for increased per capita consumption [49]. - The company is exploring international markets, having entered regions like Singapore, Malaysia, and the US, with a focus on competitive pricing [56]. Financial Projections - The company expects to achieve substantial revenue growth driven by both direct and franchise operations, with total revenue projected to reach 46.95 billion RMB in FY2025 [70]. - The report anticipates a decrease in fulfillment costs as the number of stores increases, contributing to improved profitability [73].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook for future performance with expected price increases of over 15% in the next 6-12 months [4][20]. Core Insights - The chairman of the company, Li Ning, has significantly increased his stake, acquiring approximately 51.79 million shares for about 809 million HKD, raising his ownership from 10.57% to 13.08%, marking the largest increase since 2006, reflecting strong confidence in the company's future [2][14]. - The partnership with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) for the 2025-2028 period is expected to enhance the company's core product lines, providing professional equipment for major international events, which is anticipated to drive significant growth in key categories such as basketball and running [2][15]. - The company is optimizing its channel strategy by closing underperforming stores, resulting in a net reduction of 18 stores in the past year, which has improved overall store efficiency [3]. - A multi-faceted brand marketing strategy has been implemented, including collaborations with cultural institutions and sponsorship of major events, aimed at enhancing brand strength [3][16]. - The company is expected to increase its expenditure in 2025, which may pressure short-term profit margins but is projected to yield positive results in the medium to long term [3][16]. Financial Projections - The company is forecasted to achieve net profits of 2.43 billion, 2.83 billion, and 3.13 billion RMB for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with a corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15, 13, and 12 times [4][20]. - Revenue is projected to grow from 27.6 billion RMB in 2023 to 33.9 billion RMB by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7.68% [9][20].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - As of July 25, the weighted average trading terms of urban investment bonds and industrial bonds were 2.19 years and 3.46 years respectively, both at over 90% of the historical quantiles since March 2021. Among commercial bank bonds, the weighted average trading terms of secondary capital bonds, bank perpetual bonds, and general commercial financial bonds were 4.45 years, 3.86 years, and 2.74 years respectively. The bank perpetual bonds were at a relatively low historical level. For other financial bonds, the durations of securities company bonds, securities subordinated bonds, insurance company bonds, and leasing company bonds were 1.50 years, 2.31 years, 3.65 years, and 1.22 years respectively. The securities company bonds and securities subordinated bonds were at lower historical quantiles, while the leasing company bonds were at a higher historical quantile [3][12]. - The coupon duration crowding index decreased and then slightly increased. After reaching its highest value in March 2024, it dropped and slightly rose this week compared to last week. Currently, it is at the 17.60% level since March 2021 [18]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Full - variety Term Overview - Urban investment bonds: The weighted average trading term was around 2.19 years. Shaanxi provincial urban investment bonds' duration extended to nearly 8 years, while Guangdong prefecture - level city urban investment bonds' trading duration shortened to around 2.69 years. The historical quantiles of the durations of urban investment bonds in regions such as Henan provincial, Shandong prefecture - level city, Jiangsu district - county level, and Fujian district - county level had exceeded 90%, and the duration of Chongqing district - county level urban investment bonds was approaching the highest since 2021 [4][22]. - Industrial bonds: The weighted average trading term was around 3.46 years, slightly shorter than last week. The trading duration of the coal industry shortened to 1.85 years, and that of the building materials industry extended to 3.79 years. The real - estate industry's trading duration was at a relatively low historical level, while industries such as public utilities, transportation, commercial retail, and building materials were all at over 90% of the historical quantiles [4][30]. - Commercial bank bonds: The duration of general commercial financial bonds extended to 2.74 years, at the 98.6% historical quantile, higher than the same period last year. The duration of secondary capital bonds extended to 4.45 years, at the 99.1% historical quantile, higher than the same period last year. The duration of bank perpetual bonds extended to 3.86 years, at the 72.1% historical quantile, higher than the same period last year [4][35]. - Other financial bonds: In terms of the weighted average trading term, insurance company bonds > securities subordinated bonds > securities company bonds > leasing company bonds, at the 82.6%, 57%, 26.9%, and 69.4% historical quantiles respectively. The durations of insurance company bonds and securities subordinated bonds slightly extended compared to last week [4][38]. 3.2 Variety Microscope - Urban investment bonds: The weighted average trading term was around 2.19 years. There were significant regional differences. For example, Shaanxi provincial urban investment bonds had a long duration, while Guangdong prefecture - level city urban investment bonds had a short duration. Some regional urban investment bonds' durations were at high historical quantiles [4][22]. - Industrial bonds: The overall weighted average trading term was around 3.46 years, with different trends in different industries. The coal industry's duration shortened, and the building materials industry's duration extended. Different industries were at different historical quantiles [4][30]. - Commercial bank bonds: All three types of bonds (general commercial financial bonds, secondary capital bonds, and bank perpetual bonds) had their durations extended compared to last year, with different historical quantiles [4][35]. - Other financial bonds: There were differences in the durations and historical quantiles among different types of bonds, and the durations of insurance company bonds and securities subordinated bonds slightly increased [4][38].

Group 1: Macro Liquidity - The US dollar index has declined again, and the degree of "inversion" in the China-US interest rate spread has narrowed, with inflation expectations continuing to rise [1][11][14] - Offshore dollar liquidity has marginally eased, while the domestic interbank funding situation has shown a pattern of first easing and then tightening [1][14] Group 2: Market Trading Activity - Overall market trading activity has continued to rise, with most industry trading heat above the 80th percentile [2][20] - The volatility of major indices has also increased, with most industry volatilities below the 40th historical percentile [2][26] Group 3: Institutional Research - The electronic, computer, retail, communication, and pharmaceutical sectors have seen high research activity, while real estate and non-bank sectors have also experienced a rise in research heat [3][36] Group 4: Analyst Forecasts - Analysts have simultaneously lowered the net profit forecasts for the entire A-share market for 2025/2026, while increasing forecasts for sectors such as non-ferrous metals, light industry, steel, and utilities [4][19] - The net profit forecasts for the CSI 500 index for 2025/2026 have been raised, while those for the CSI 300, SSE 50, and ChiNext have been lowered [4][23] Group 5: Northbound Trading Activity - Northbound trading activity has rebounded, with overall net purchases of A-shares, particularly in sectors like non-ferrous metals, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals [4][31] - The ratio of buy/sell amounts for the top 10 active stocks has increased in sectors such as non-ferrous metals and pharmaceuticals [4][32] Group 6: Margin Financing Activity - Margin financing activity has continued to rise, reaching a year-to-date high, with significant net purchases in sectors like machinery, non-ferrous metals, and pharmaceuticals [6][10] - The proportion of financing purchases in real estate, consumer services, and utilities has increased [6][38] Group 7: Fund Activity - Active equity funds have slightly reduced their positions, primarily increasing allocations in sectors like computers, electronics, and banks [5][45] - ETFs have seen overall net subscriptions, particularly in sectors such as construction, steel, and chemicals, while electronic, pharmaceutical, and banking sectors have experienced net redemptions [5][53]