Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [3][8] Core Views - The company reported strong mid-year results that met expectations, with a revenue of USD 1.229 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.4%, and a net profit of USD 98.32 million, up 16.8% year-on-year [5] - The company continues to maintain a high dividend payout, announcing an interim dividend of 16.3 Hong Kong cents per share, with a payout ratio of 60% [5] - The company is recognized as a leading apparel manufacturer, expanding its quality customer base, particularly in the sports sector, which is expected to enhance its market share [5] Financial Performance Summary - Revenue and Profit Forecasts: - Revenue for 2023 is projected at 15,651 million, with a year-on-year growth rate of -11% - Expected revenue growth rates for 2024 and 2025 are 13% [3] - Net profit for 2023 is forecasted at 1,158 million, with a year-on-year growth rate of -4% [3] - Earnings Per Share (EPS) is expected to increase from 0.41 in 2023 to 0.59 in 2025 [3] - The company’s gross margin improved by 0.2 percentage points to 19.7% in the first half of 2025 [5] - The company’s net asset return rate is projected to remain stable at around 14% from 2025 to 2027 [3] Revenue Breakdown - By product, revenue from casual wear, sports and outdoor wear, denim, intimate apparel, and sweaters was USD 340 million, USD 313 million, USD 262 million, USD 210 million, and USD 105 million respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 11.4%, 12.4%, 10.3%, 9.5%, and 29.2% [5] - By region, revenue from the Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and other regions was USD 478 million, USD 463 million, USD 253 million, and USD 36 million respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 14.5%, 11.7%, 9.7%, and 14.9% [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The company achieved revenue and profit growth in H1 2025, demonstrating operational resilience despite external disruptions [8] - The company has three core advantages that help mitigate the impact of tariffs: FOB revenue structure, pricing advantage with brand clients, and overall industry resilience [8] - The company is expected to continue benefiting from its strong partnerships with quality brand clients and expanding into the sports and outdoor apparel sector, leading to significant growth potential [8] Financial Performance Summary - In H1 2025, the company reported revenue of $1.229 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.42%, and a gross profit of $243 million, up 13.66% year-on-year [8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for H1 2025 was $98 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.97% [8] - The gross margin and net margin for H1 2025 were 19.73% and 7.99%, respectively, showing slight improvements compared to the previous year [8] - The company expects to pay an interim dividend of 16.3 HKD cents per share, with a payout ratio of 60% [8] Revenue and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: $2.780 billion in 2025, $3.106 billion in 2026, and $3.449 billion in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 12.58%, 11.71%, and 11.06% respectively [7] - Net profit forecasts are $242 million in 2025, $287 million in 2026, and $337 million in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.83%, 18.41%, and 17.32% respectively [7] - The company’s earnings per share are projected to be $0.08 in 2025, $0.10 in 2026, and $0.12 in 2027 [7] Operational Efficiency - The company has improved production efficiency, leading to increased gross margins for casual and intimate apparel, with respective margins of 20.50% and 20.80% in H1 2025 [8] - The company’s sales and management expense ratios improved slightly to 1.31% and 7.64% in H1 2025, respectively [8] Market Position - The company has a strong market presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with revenue growth of 14.50% in H1 2025, and stable growth in North America at 11.67% [8]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market continues to rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a new 10-year high, driven by strong performance in various sectors, particularly the digital currency and agriculture sectors [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - The A-share market saw an overall upward trend, with the digital currency concept sector experiencing a surge, leading to a wave of stocks hitting the daily limit up, with some stocks rising over 5% [2][3]. - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector led the gains, with a near 2% increase, highlighted by stocks like Guotou Zhonglu and Pingtan Development hitting the daily limit up, and Muyuan Foods seeing a nearly 9% rise [5]. Group 2: Company Highlights - Muyuan Foods reported a significant increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, achieving 76.463 billion yuan, a 34.46% increase year-on-year. The company’s net profit soared to 10.790 billion yuan, a staggering 952.92% increase [5]. - The company also reported a net cash flow from operating activities of 17.351 billion yuan, a 12.13% increase year-on-year, and a decrease in the debt-to-asset ratio to 56.06%, down 2.62 percentage points from the beginning of the year [5]. - Muyuan Foods sold 46.91 million pigs in the first half of 2025, with a significant portion being market pigs, and reported a production cost of less than 12.1 yuan/kg for June 2025 [5]. Group 3: Other Sector Performances - Other sectors such as beauty care, retail, petrochemicals, and basic chemicals also showed strong performance, contributing to the overall market rise [6]. - Conversely, sectors like electric equipment, machinery, automotive, and defense showed relatively weaker performance during the morning session [7]. Group 4: Hong Kong Market Overview - The Hong Kong market experienced narrow fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index hovering above 25,000 points [8][9]. - Notable stocks in the Hang Seng Index included China Unicom, Alibaba Health, and China Hongqiao, which saw significant gains [10]. Group 5: Noteworthy Stock Movements - The stock of Xie Rui Lin in the jewelry sector experienced extreme volatility, with a rise exceeding 50% in a single day, reflecting unusual trading activity [11]. - Crystal International reported a more than 10% increase in stock price, driven by balanced growth across its divisions and effective management of production costs amid rising tariffs [12].

晶苑国际(02232)涨超8%，截至发稿，涨8.88%，报6.62港元，成交额2449.1万港元。 消息面上，晶苑国际发布2025年中期业绩，收益12.29亿美元，同比增长12.4%；公司拥有人应占溢利 9826.5万美元，同比增长17%；每股基本盈利3.44美仙，拟派中期股息每股16.3港仙。休闲服及贴身内 衣的毛利率上升主要是由于生产效率有效提升。毛衣的毛利率下降主要是由于毛利率较低的常规款销量 增加。此外，公司在中报披露，下半年将与一家领先的欧洲品牌客户建立全新合作伙伴关系。 招商证券指出，公司在主要品牌客户中的渗透率提升，通过生产效率的优化，化解关税不利影响。下半 年将合作欧洲新客户，优先把握欧亚市场的增长机遇。华西证券（002926）认为，在关税背景下，公司 对美销售占比约30%，越南产能占比约60%，能够覆盖美国出口，未来公司将发展重点放在亚洲及欧洲 地区，通过拓展欧洲大客户及设立新基地有望带动欧洲市场渗透率快速提升，同时公司有望迎来下游客 户景气度共振的红利期。 ...

招商证券指出，公司在主要品牌客户中的渗透率提升，通过生产效率的优化，化解关税不利影响。下半 年将合作欧洲新客户，优先把握欧亚市场的增长机遇。华西证券认为，在关税背景下，公司对美销售占 比约30%，越南产能占比约60%，能够覆盖美国出口，未来公司将发展重点放在亚洲及欧洲地区，通过 拓展欧洲大客户及设立新基地有望带动欧洲市场渗透率快速提升，同时公司有望迎来下游客户景气度共 振的红利期。 智通财经APP获悉，晶苑国际(02232)涨超8%，截至发稿，涨8.88%，报6.62港元，成交额2449.1万港 元。 消息面上，晶苑国际发布2025年中期业绩，收益12.29亿美元，同比增长12.4%；公司拥有人应占溢利 9826.5万美元，同比增长17%；每股基本盈利3.44美仙，拟派中期股息每股16.3港仙。休闲服及贴身内 衣的毛利率上升主要是由于生产效率有效提升。毛衣的毛利率下降主要是由于毛利率较低的常规款销量 增加。此外，公司在中报披露，下半年将与一家领先的欧洲品牌客户建立全新合作伙伴关系。 ...

Group 1: Hong Kong Stock Exchange Developments - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) CEO Charles Li stated that HKEX will research a 24-hour trading mechanism, taking into account international experiences and local market conditions [1] - HKEX plans to enhance its competitiveness through strategic investments in data platform optimization and trading settlement system upgrades [1] - The exchange is also exploring shortening the settlement cycle for the cash market, with a potential T+1 settlement system supported by its technology by the end of this year [1] Group 2: Market Overview - The S&P 500 index fell for four consecutive days, with the index closing down 0.24% at 6395.78 points [2] - Major technology stocks mostly declined, with Intel dropping approximately 7% [2] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 0.33%, with notable gains from Tiger Brokers and JinkoSolar [2] Group 3: Financial Regulatory Updates - The National Financial Regulatory Administration is seeking public opinion on the draft of the "Commercial Bank M&A Loan Management Measures," which includes provisions for equity acquisition loans [3] Group 4: Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes indicated a moderate GDP growth in the first half of the year, with a focus on inflation risks over labor market concerns [4] - There was a notable dissent among Fed officials regarding interest rate decisions, marking a significant moment since 1993 [4] Group 5: Corporate Earnings Reports - Alibaba Group announced plans to spin off its subsidiary, Zhaima, for an independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [5] - Baidu Group reported a total revenue of RMB 327.13 billion for Q2 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 4%, while net profit increased by 33% to RMB 73.22 billion [8] - Huazhu Group's total revenue for Q2 2025 was RMB 64.26 billion, with a net profit of RMB 15.44 billion, reflecting a 44.7% year-on-year increase [9] - China Oriental Group expects a net profit increase of no less than 70% for the first half of 2025, projecting at least RMB 2.20 billion [10] - Lijun Pharmaceutical reported a net profit of RMB 12.81 billion for the first half of 2025, a 9.4% increase year-on-year [11] - BOSS Zhipin reported a net profit of RMB 7.16 billion for Q2 2025, a 69.87% increase year-on-year [12] - New World Development reported a significant increase in net profit to HKD 887 million, a 1076% rise year-on-year [13] - Yimuyou Group expects a net profit of no less than RMB 2.6 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a growth of over 90% [14] - Yongsheng Medical reported a net profit of HKD 51.63 million, a 55.1% increase year-on-year [15] - Lepu Biopharma achieved a revenue increase of 249.59% for the first half of 2025, marking its first profit [16] - Huya Technology expects a net profit of USD 30 million to 38 million for the first half of 2025, a significant increase from the previous year [17] - Kingsoft reported a net profit of RMB 816 million for the first half of 2025, a 20.41% increase year-on-year [18] - Zhong An Online reported a net profit of RMB 668 million, a 1103.54% increase year-on-year [19] - Yaoshi Bang reported a net profit of RMB 78.12 million, a 258% increase year-on-year [20] - Crystal International reported a net profit of USD 98.27 million, a 17% increase year-on-year [21] - Ocean Group expects a turnaround with a projected net profit of RMB 9.5 billion to 11 billion for the first half of 2025 [22] - Kingsoft Cloud reported an adjusted EBITDA of approximately RMB 725 million, a 672.62% increase year-on-year [23] Group 6: Pharmaceutical Developments - Heyou Pharmaceutical's IND application for a combination therapy for NSCLC has been approved by the CDE [24] - Shengbela reported a net profit of RMB 327 million, marking a turnaround from a previous loss, with significant growth in various business segments [25]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Insights - The company exceeded market expectations in H1 2025 with revenue, net profit, and operating cash flow of $1.229 billion, $98 million, and $155 million respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 12.4%, 16.8%, and 255.4% [2] - The company plans to expand its customer base in Europe in the second half of 2025, which is expected to drive future growth [3] - The company declared a dividend of 16.3 HK cents per share for H1 2025, up from 13.8 HK cents in H1 2024, with a payout ratio of 60% and an annualized dividend yield of 5.4% [2] Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a gross margin of 19.7%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year, primarily driven by improved production efficiency in leisure and underwear segments [4] - The net profit margin for H1 2025 was 8.0%, up 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, with stable administrative and R&D expenses [4] - The company’s inventory increased by 18.51% year-on-year to $352 million, leading to an increase in inventory turnover days by 4 days to 59 days [5] Growth Strategy - The company aims to leverage growth opportunities in Europe and Asia, with a focus on expanding its customer base and establishing new production facilities [3][6] - The company’s revenue forecast for 2025 is set at $2.813 billion, with net profit expected to be $235 million, corresponding to an EPS of $0.08 [7] - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery of denim and underwear customer segments, as well as the growing demand in the women's sports market [6][7] Valuation Metrics - The projected PE ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 9, 8, and 7 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [7] - The company’s revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 13.91% from 2025 to 2026 [9]

Core Viewpoint - Crystal International (02232) reported a revenue of USD 1.229 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.4% [1] - The company achieved a profit attributable to shareholders of USD 98.265 million, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year [1] - Basic earnings per share were 3.44 cents, with an interim dividend proposed at 16.3 Hong Kong cents per share [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 reached USD 1.229 billion, marking a 12.4% increase year-on-year [1] - Profit attributable to shareholders was USD 98.265 million, reflecting a 17% growth [1] - Basic earnings per share stood at 3.44 cents, with a proposed interim dividend of 16.3 Hong Kong cents [1] Margin Analysis - The gross margin for leisurewear and intimate apparel improved due to effective enhancements in production efficiency [1] - The gross margin for knitwear declined primarily due to an increase in sales of lower-margin regular items [1] Segment Performance - All divisions of the group achieved balanced growth, benefiting from increased penetration among major brand clients [1] - The largest brand client and several key sportswear brand clients exhibited strong sales growth, serving as significant growth engines for the group [1] Strategic Initiatives - The group effectively mitigated the adverse impact of high U.S. tariffs through strategic capacity expansion and optimization of production efficiency [1] - The workforce was expanded by approximately 10,000 employees last year, fully releasing operational efficiency during the reporting period [1] - Forward-looking capacity investments, along with accelerated automation measures and optimized data-driven processes, provided ample operational flexibility to offset tariff impacts [1]

Core Viewpoint - Crystal International (02232) reported a revenue of USD 1.229 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.4% [1] - The profit attributable to the company's owners was USD 98.265 million, an increase of 17% year-on-year, with basic earnings per share at 3.44 cents and an interim dividend proposed at 16.3 Hong Kong cents [1] Group Performance - The gross margin for leisurewear and intimate apparel increased due to effective improvements in production efficiency [1] - The gross margin for knitwear decreased primarily due to a rise in sales of lower-margin regular styles [1] - All divisions of the group achieved balanced growth in the first half of 2025, benefiting from successful penetration in major brand clients [1] Strategic Initiatives - The group effectively capitalized on opportunities presented by major brand clients expanding into diversified product categories [1] - The largest brand client and several key sportswear brand clients exhibited strong sales growth, serving as significant growth engines for the group [1] - Through strategic capacity expansion and optimization of production efficiency, the group managed to achieve revenue growth and margin improvement, effectively mitigating the adverse impact of high U.S. tariffs [1] Workforce and Operational Efficiency - The group expanded its workforce by approximately 10,000 employees last year and fully released operational efficiency during the reporting period [1] - This forward-looking capacity investment, combined with accelerated automation measures and optimized data-driven processes, created ample operational flexibility to offset tariff impacts [1]

智通财经APP讯，晶苑国际(02232)发布公告，将于2025年9月18日派发截至2025年6月30日止6个月的中 期股息每股0.163港元。 ...