Group 1 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has issued a notice to accelerate the relief and high-quality development of the dairy industry, emphasizing the implementation of a whitelist system for dairy farms with good credit and operational levels [1] - Financial institutions are encouraged to innovate financial products like "silage loans" to meet the funding needs for silage feed storage, and eligible projects will be included in the agricultural infrastructure financing project library [1] - The notice aims to strengthen the precise connection between banks, government, and enterprises, guiding financial institutions to provide credit support through extensions and renewals without blindly withdrawing or limiting loans [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities reports that dairy prices have been at historical lows for nearly four years, leading to widespread losses in the industry, with a strong desire for de-stocking [2] - The demand for funding during the silage season is expected to be high, and the price of culling cows is rising, prompting weaker credit-qualified farms to accelerate de-stocking by trading cows for feed [2] - Guotai Junan Securities anticipates that the national childcare subsidy program, which is expected to distribute around 100 billion annually, will boost demand for dairy products, particularly milk powder, despite a projected decline in birth rates [2] Group 3 - Relevant Hong Kong stocks in the dairy industry include Ausnutria (01717), H&H International Holdings (01112), Mengniu Dairy (02319), Modern Dairy (01117), China Feihe (06186), Yurun Dairy (09858), and Original Ecological Dairy (01431) [3]

Group 1 - The national implementation of the childcare subsidy program is a groundbreaking policy aimed at directly providing cash subsidies to families with children under three years old, starting from January 1, 2025, with an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child [1][2] - The subsidy program is expected to benefit over 20 million families annually, potentially stimulating birth rates, especially in lower-tier cities, where the impact of the subsidy may be more pronounced [2][3] - The recent changes in the dairy industry, including the development of deep processing products and exploration of export potential, are expected to create new demand dynamics for the infant formula sector [3][4] Group 2 - The demand for infant formula is anticipated to improve due to the stimulus from the new policy and the expected population growth driven by the 2024 zodiac preferences, leading to a potential recovery in demand by 2025 [3][4] - The overall dairy industry is likely to benefit from the positive trends in population issues and the recovery of the raw milk cycle, which will enhance profitability across the entire industry chain [4] - Recommended companies include China Feihe, H&H International Holdings, Yili, and Mengniu Dairy, which are expected to benefit from the improving market conditions and the recovery of raw milk prices [4]

Group 1 - The event "2025 Inner Mongolia Private Enterprises Top 100 Release Conference" was held, highlighting the achievements of private enterprises in the region [1][3] - Youran Dairy ranked 11th in the "2025 Inner Mongolia Private Enterprises Top 100" list with a revenue of 20.978 billion yuan, and it was the second-ranked private enterprise in Hohhot [1][2] - Youran Dairy was also included in the "2025 Inner Mongolia Top 30 Innovative Private Enterprises" list, showcasing its commitment to innovation [1][4] Group 2 - Dairy industry is a pillar industry in Inner Mongolia, with significant government support and policies aimed at revitalizing the sector [5] - Youran Dairy has become a major player, recognized as the largest raw milk supplier globally and the largest ruminant feed supplier in China [5] - The company has implemented a dual strategy of "technology empowerment and lean management," leading to advancements such as the fully automated "unmanned cattle shed" [6] Group 3 - Youran Dairy has achieved a record high milk yield per cow, with an average of 49 kg, setting a national record [6] - The company has developed proprietary breeding technology, producing high-index breeding bulls, thus enhancing the genetic quality of dairy cattle in China [6] - Youran Dairy's feed products have been exported to Mongolia, contributing to the modernization of local livestock farming [6]

Summary of the Conference Call for YouRan Dairy (优然牧业) Industry Overview - **Accelerated Culling in Dairy Industry**: Due to rising beef prices, financially pressured farms are accelerating the culling of dairy cows. It is expected that production capacity will clear more rapidly in Q3, although the overall raw milk output will not be significantly affected [2][3]. - **Consumer Recovery Expectations**: The upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are anticipated to stimulate consumption, with social raw milk prices already showing an increase, indicating marginal supply-demand improvement. A moderate recovery in milk prices is expected by the end of the year to early next year [2][3]. Company Performance - **Stable Raw Milk Business**: In early July, the decline in raw milk prices narrowed. The company’s unique milk products account for a high proportion, leading to stable gross margins. Raw milk business revenue achieved mid-double-digit growth, outperforming the industry average [2][7]. - **Revenue Growth**: Overall revenue in the first half of the year showed steady growth, primarily driven by the raw milk business. However, the solutions business faced pressure due to the breeding cycle, impacting overall performance [2][8]. - **Gross Margin Improvement**: In the first half of 2025, the gross margin for the raw milk business increased by over 1 percentage point year-on-year, benefiting from a larger decline in feed and sales costs compared to raw milk prices [2][9]. Production and Capacity - **Stable Annual Production**: The company expects its annual raw milk production and sales to remain stable, with over 2 million tons produced in the first half of the year. The full-year target is set at 4 million tons, with a slight single-digit growth in stock expected by year-end [2][12][13]. - **Biological Asset Value Improvement**: The rise in beef prices has increased income from culling cows, reducing fair value fluctuations of biological assets. A positive profit trend is anticipated for the second half of the year, with a decrease in capital expenditures [2][14][15]. Market Trends and Pricing - **Raw Milk Demand and Pricing**: The first half of the year saw a 2% year-on-year decline in dairy product output, indicating weak consumption. However, seasonal factors and holiday consumption are expected to improve trends in the second half [5][6]. - **Collaboration with Yili**: YouRan Dairy is the largest producer of specialty milk in the country, with pricing based on cost-plus and profit contribution, collaborating with Yili to set prices annually. The company expects to increase the proportion of raw milk supplied to Yili to over 40% in 2025 [11][20][21]. Strategic Outlook - **Diversification of Downstream Clients**: YouRan Dairy has a three-year long-term agreement with Yili, ensuring a supply ratio of no less than 70%. The company is also open to expanding its customer base beyond Yili, with existing clients including Guangming and Junlebao [22]. - **Impact of Industry Policies**: Government policies have been supportive of both upstream and downstream sectors, with measures to assist small and medium-sized farms and subsidies for downstream dairy companies [24]. - **Long-term Demand from Deep Processing**: The domestic deep processing capacity for raw milk is expected to significantly enhance demand for raw milk, particularly as the consumption structure shifts from liquid milk to processed products [25]. Financial Considerations - **Capital Expenditure Trends**: Capital expenditures are expected to decrease this year, primarily due to reduced costs associated with new farm constructions and biological asset management [17][18]. - **Profitability and Dividend Plans**: The company will consider dividend distribution based on overall cash flow, prioritizing debt repayment due to high leverage. Shareholder returns will be a focus when appropriate [19]. Competitive Positioning - **Differentiation in Raw Milk Business**: YouRan Dairy's specialty milk accounts for nearly 30% of its raw milk business, significantly higher than competitors. The company offers a diverse range of specialty milk products, maintaining stable pricing and margins [26].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the dairy industry in China is currently experiencing a downturn in milk prices, leading to a reduction in upstream breeding capacity and a wait-and-see approach from downstream dairy companies for demand recovery [1][2] - Huatai Securities predicts that the dairy industry is expected to return to supply-demand balance by 2026, driven by a decline in raw milk production and a moderate improvement in terminal demand for dairy products [1] - Data from the China Dairy Association indicates a year-on-year decrease in livestock numbers by 1.0/1.5 million heads in May-June 2025, confirming the trend of capacity reduction [1] Group 2 - Guosen Securities highlights that Youran Dairy, controlled by Yili Group, covers the entire supply chain from breeding, feed, to dairy cow farming [2] - The beef market is entering an upward cycle due to reduced production in major overseas beef-producing regions, with expectations of decreased import volumes and increased prices in the domestic market [2] - The domestic raw milk price has been in decline for nearly four years, leading to pressure for capacity reduction, while the meat-milk price ratio has reached historical highs, which may accelerate the elimination of dairy cows [2]

Group 1 - The dairy industry is facing pressure, and the company has established two "cost reduction and efficiency enhancement" innovative experimental farms in collaboration with the China Dairy Association to explore cost-effective dairy farming practices and enhance industry competitiveness [1] - On July 14, during the 16th China Dairy Conference, the company and the China Dairy Association held a ceremony to deliver the practical results of the innovative experimental farms, where the feed costs per kilogram of raw milk were reduced to 1.66 yuan and 1.70 yuan at the Qixian and Tongliao farms respectively [1] - The company has summarized 13 core measures for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement applicable to its large-scale farms with over 620,000 heads and ruminant feed customers, which have been implemented and promoted [1] Group 2 - The company drives "technological innovation" and deepens "lean management" methodologies through a dual-driven strategy of "technology + lean," providing replicable and promotable practical samples for high-quality industry development [3] - Among the 13 measures, one focuses on reducing feed costs by accurately calculating the nutritional needs of dairy cows and utilizing a self-established near-infrared nutritional database for feed material testing and cost-effectiveness evaluation [3] - Another measure involves constructing a cow elimination warning model that integrates big data on feeding costs, milk yield, and gestation days to achieve precise elimination and improve herd quality [3] Group 3 - The company enhances its ability to respond to industry cycles through technological innovation as a core driving force, providing a benchmark solution for "cost reduction and efficiency enhancement" for the entire industry [5]

Summary of the Conference Call for YouRan Agriculture Company Overview - YouRan Agriculture is the largest dairy cattle farming enterprise globally, controlled by Yili Group, covering the entire cycle of breeding, farming, and feed raw material production. Over 90% of its raw milk products are sold to Yili [2][5][10]. Industry Insights - Domestic beef prices are expected to reach historical highs within the next two to three years, while milk prices are rebounding after hitting a low. The industry has already reduced about 10% of its capacity, with further reductions anticipated in the second half of the year [2][3]. - The domestic beef cattle farming industry has experienced significant losses, with a reduction of nearly 30% in breeding and technical cows. A decrease in domestic beef supply is expected by the second half of 2025, indicating a clear price turning point [4][11]. - Globally, beef cattle production has decreased by about 5%, with beef prices starting to recover since 2024, having risen nearly 40% cumulatively [4][12]. Financial Performance - In 2024, YouRan Agriculture's revenue is projected to reach 20.1 billion yuan, but it is expected to incur a net loss of nearly 700 million yuan due to falling raw milk prices and biological asset impairments. Profitability is anticipated to improve starting in 2025 as costs decline and beef prices recover [2][6]. - YouRan's revenue composition includes 75% from goat milk with a gross margin of 30%-40%, and 25% from ancillary businesses like feed, which has a gross margin of 17% [2][7][8]. Capital Expenditure and Cash Flow - Capital expenditures have significantly increased since 2020, but no large-scale capacity expansion is planned in the short to medium term. A reduction in capital expenditures is expected starting in 2025 [9]. - The cash cost of producing raw milk is approximately 3.9 yuan per kilogram, with a sales average of 4.1 yuan per kilogram in 2023, indicating a premium of about 30% over industry costs [9]. Future Profitability and Market Dynamics - The company expects to sell approximately 100,000 culled cows annually, with prices currently at historical lows of 7,000 yuan per head, potentially rising to 14,000-15,000 yuan per head by 2026, contributing significantly to profits [15][16]. - The raw milk business is projected to significantly enhance profitability, with expected sales volumes reaching 4.1 million tons by 2025 and 4.3 million tons by 2026. An increase in raw milk prices could add approximately 2 billion yuan to profits by 2027 [17]. Valuation and Market Position - YouRan Agriculture's current price-to-book (PB) ratio is around 1.1, at historical lows, with potential for significant recovery. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is also expected to double as market conditions improve [18]. Conclusion - The overall outlook for YouRan Agriculture is positive, driven by anticipated price recoveries in both beef and raw milk markets, alongside strategic operational adjustments and a strong market position as a leading enterprise in the dairy sector [18].

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - As of July 14, a total of 138 stocks reached their 52-week highs, indicating a strong performance in the market, with notable leaders including Green Heart Group Holdings, OK Blockchain, and Pearl River Steel Pipe [1]. Group 1: Top Performers - Green Heart Group Holdings (02999) achieved a closing price of 0.013 with a peak of 0.017, marking a 70.00% increase [1]. - OK Blockchain (01499) closed at 0.680, reaching a high of 0.690, reflecting a 48.39% rise [1]. - Pearl River Steel Pipe (01938) had a closing price of 0.335 and a peak of 0.340, resulting in a 33.33% increase [1]. Group 2: Other Notable Stocks - Weishi Jiajie (00856) saw a 32.01% increase, closing at 8.870 with a high of 11.300 [1]. - Cloud Intelligence (09678) reached a high of 520.000, closing at 510.000, which is a 20.99% increase [1]. - China Chengtong Development Group (00217) closed at 0.165 with a peak of 0.166, marking a 14.48% rise [1]. Group 3: Additional Stocks with Significant Increases - Sihuan Pharmaceutical (00460) closed at 1.380, reaching a high of 1.430, which is a 14.40% increase [1]. - Taited Pharmaceutical (03880) had a closing price of 36.950 and a peak of 37.400, reflecting a 13.85% rise [1]. - Beihai Kangcheng-B (01228) closed at 0.850 with a high of 0.960, resulting in a 12.94% increase [1].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company for the first time, with a reasonable valuation range of HKD 4.39 to 4.73, indicating a potential upside of approximately 35-45% from the current stock price of HKD 3.50 [6][3]. Core Views - The company is positioned to benefit from the upward trend in both meat and milk prices, with expectations of significant profit recovery in the coming years. The original milk segment is projected to see profit increases of approximately HKD 14 billion and HKD 20 billion in 2026 and 2027, respectively, compared to 2024 [3][2]. - The report highlights the company's comprehensive business model, which includes breeding, feed, and large-scale dairy farming, making it a leader in the global raw milk supply chain [1][17]. Company Overview - The company, controlled by Yili Group, operates 97 large-scale farms across China's prime dairy regions, with a dairy cow inventory exceeding 600,000 heads and an expected raw milk production of around 3.7 million tons in 2024, ranking first globally [1][17]. - It is also the largest supplier of ruminant feed and alfalfa in China, with its subsidiary, Saikexing, being the largest dairy cattle breeding company in the country [1][17]. Industry Outlook - The report anticipates a turning point in the beef cycle in 2025, with domestic beef prices expected to rise until 2027 due to supply adjustments and increased demand [2][48]. - The domestic raw milk market has faced price declines for nearly four years, but the report suggests that the current high meat-to-milk price ratio may accelerate the culling of dairy cows, leading to a recovery in raw milk prices by 2025 [2][48]. Financial Projections - The company is projected to achieve net profits of HKD 6.7 billion, HKD 22.9 billion, and HKD 33.5 billion from 2025 to 2027, with earnings per share (EPS) expected to be HKD 0.17, HKD 0.59, and HKD 0.86, respectively [3][5]. - The report indicates that the company's revenue is expected to grow from HKD 20.1 billion in 2024 to HKD 24.8 billion in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% [5][3].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the dairy industry is experiencing a significant oversupply of raw milk, leading to a slowdown in the culling of dairy cows. The current contract milk price is 3.04 CNY/kg, while spot milk prices are below 2.5 CNY/kg, indicating financial strain on dairy farms [7] - The report suggests that the culling of dairy cows may accelerate in the near future due to increasing operational pressures on farms, with spot milk prices dropping to around 2.3 CNY/kg [7] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations and Targets - For the farm sector, it is recommended to focus on Yuran Dairy (09858, Buy), which is the largest farm enterprise and is expected to benefit from the rebound in milk prices and the recovery of dairy cow fair value. The report also suggests paying attention to leading farm Modern Dairy (01117, Not Rated) [2] - In the dairy enterprise sector, the report recommends Tianrun Dairy (600419, Not Rated), Yili Group (600887, Buy), and Mengniu Dairy (02319, Buy). The current low milk prices and intense competition in the dairy product market are expected to improve as milk prices recover, benefiting both Yili and Mengniu [2]