Market Overview - On September 25, the animal health sector declined by 1.62% compared to the previous trading day, with the leading stock, Driveline, experiencing a drop of 4.04% [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3853.3, down 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13445.9, up 0.67% [1] Stock Performance - The following stocks in the animal health sector showed notable declines: - Driveline (Code: 838275) closed at 9.50, down 4.04% with a trading volume of 19,300 lots [1] - Shunlian Bio (Code: 688098) closed at 10.43, down 3.43% with a trading volume of 76,300 lots [1] - Yongshun Bio (Code: 839729) closed at 9.74, down 2.89% with a trading volume of 20,800 lots [1] - Other notable declines include *ST Green Health (Code: 002868) down 2.39% and Shoufeng Holdings (Code: 002141) down 2.33% [1] Capital Flow - The animal health sector saw a net outflow of 113 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net inflow of 61.16 million yuan [1] - The following stocks had significant capital flow: - Zhongmu Co. (Code: 600195) had a net inflow of 986,800 yuan from institutional investors [2] - Pulaike (Code: 603566) saw a net inflow of 764,200 yuan from retail investors [2] - *ST Green Health (Code: 002868) experienced a net outflow of 6.71 million yuan from institutional investors [2]

Core Insights - The report indicates a narrowing profitability in pig farming while the pet food sector continues to grow [1][5] - The investment rating is maintained as "positive" for the sector [1] Pig Farming - Supply pressure has led to a decline in pig prices, with the average price in July-August 2025 at 14.63 CNY/kg, down from 14.96 CNY/kg in Q2 2025 [5] - The average profitability for self-breeding and purchased piglets in the industry has shifted to losses, with figures of 53.0 CNY/head for self-breeding and -106.7 CNY/head for purchased piglets as of September 19 [5] - The outflow of pigs from listed companies has shown a growth rate of 26.2% in Q2 2025 and 20.0% in July-August 2025 [5] - The report suggests that the ongoing policy guidance for capacity adjustment and weight reduction will likely elevate the price center of pigs in the future [5] - Recommended companies for investment include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff, Dekang Agriculture, Juxing Agriculture, Shennong Group, Tiankang Biological, and Tangrenshen [5] Animal Health - Demand for animal health products is on the rise, with significant year-on-year growth in various vaccines, such as a 30% increase for swine fever vaccines in July-August 2025 [5] - Companies like Keqian Biological and Ruipu Biological are highlighted for their strong internal growth potential due to new product launches [5] Poultry Farming - The price of white feather chickens has rebounded due to seasonal demand and tighter supply, with an average price of 6.92 CNY/kg as of September 19, 2025 [5] - The report notes a 17.66% year-on-year decrease in the number of breeding chickens updated in the first eight months of 2025, indicating potential long-term benefits for the white feather chicken industry [5] - Recommended companies include Shennong Development and Yisheng Livestock [5] Pet Food Sector - Domestic sales of pet food are driven by consumption upgrades and domestic substitution, with a reported growth rate of 11% across major e-commerce platforms from January to August 2025 [5] - The report highlights the introduction of new products and the strengthening of brand power among leading companies [5] - Recommended companies in the pet food sector include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., Petty Co., and Lusi Co. [5]

Core Points - The animal health sector experienced a decline of 0.36% on September 22, with Jinhe Biology leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3828.58, up 0.22%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13157.97, up 0.67% [1] Stock Performance Summary - The following stocks in the animal health sector showed notable performance: - Shoufeng Holdings (002141) closed at 3.94, up 3.14% with a trading volume of 307,400 shares and a turnover of 118 million yuan [1] - ST Lvkang (002868) closed at 28.23, up 2.43% with a trading volume of 24,900 shares and a turnover of 69.04 million yuan [1] - Shengbiotech (600201) closed at 9.11, up 1.22% with a trading volume of 396,800 shares and a turnover of 364 million yuan [1] - Jinhe Biology (002688) closed at 6.74, down 2.18% with a trading volume of 234,800 shares and a turnover of 158 million yuan [2] - Other stocks such as Haili Biology (603718) and Zhongmu Co. (600195) also experienced declines of 1.43% and 1.39% respectively [1][2] Capital Flow Analysis - On that day, the animal health sector saw a net outflow of 53.34 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 67.06 million yuan [2]

Group 1 - The horse racing concept index rose by 0.82%, ranking 7th among concept sectors, with four stocks increasing in value, including *ST Zhengping which hit the daily limit, and Xinhua Du and Luoniushan showing gains of 2.78% and 0.31% respectively [1] - The main capital outflow from the horse racing concept sector amounted to 135 million yuan, with Xinhua Du receiving the highest net inflow of 8.26 million yuan [2][3] - The net inflow ratios for stocks like Zhujiang Piano and Xinhua Du were 10.77% and 1.66% respectively, indicating strong interest in these stocks despite the overall sector's outflow [3] Group 2 - The horse racing concept was among the top-performing sectors today, with a notable increase compared to other sectors such as the reducer and humanoid robot concepts, which saw declines of 2.68% and 2.17% respectively [2] - The trading volume and turnover rates varied significantly among the stocks in the horse racing concept, with *ST Zhengping showing a high turnover rate of 20.94% despite a negative net capital flow [3]

Market Overview - On September 19, the animal health sector declined by 0.26% compared to the previous trading day, with the driving force leading the decline [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3820.09, down 0.3%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13070.86, down 0.04% [1] Stock Performance - Notable stock movements included: - *ST Lvkang (002868): Closed at 27.56, up 4.99% with a trading volume of 38,500 shares and a turnover of 105 million yuan [1] - Kexin Biological (688526): Closed at 18.08, up 0.39% with a trading volume of 22,700 shares and a turnover of 40.94 million yuan [1] - Driving Force (838275): Closed at 10.50, down 4.11% with a trading volume of 21,200 shares and a turnover of 22.63 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The animal health sector experienced a net outflow of 91.4 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 70.15 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for individual stocks showed: - RuiPu Biological (300119): Net inflow of 16.56 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 21.57 million yuan from retail investors [3] - *ST Lvkang (002868): Net inflow of 6.13 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 4.21 million yuan from retail investors [3]

Market Overview - On September 18, the animal health sector declined by 0.77% compared to the previous trading day, with Huisheng Biological leading the decline [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3831.66, down 1.15%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13075.66, down 1.06% [1] Stock Performance - The following stocks in the animal health sector showed notable performance: - *ST Lvkang (002868): Closed at 26.25, up 5.00% with a trading volume of 3433 lots [1] - Shengbi Biological (600201): Closed at 66.8, down 2.39% with a trading volume of 55.74 million [1] - Ruipu Biological (300119): Closed at 22.06, unchanged with a trading volume of 111.3 million [1] - Other stocks such as Jinhai Biological (002688) and Shunlian Biological (688098) also experienced declines of 1.98% and 2.02% respectively [1][2] Capital Flow - The animal health sector experienced a net outflow of 126 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 92.38 million yuan [2] - The following stocks had significant capital flow: - Ruipu Biological: Net inflow of 12.35 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - *ST Lvkang: Net outflow of 3.83 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Jinhai Biological: Net outflow of 25.51 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Market Overview - On September 16, the animal health sector declined by 0.41%, with *ST Lvkang leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3861.87, up 0.04%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13063.97, up 0.45% [1] Stock Performance - Key stocks in the animal health sector showed mixed performance, with the following notable movements: - Xianfeng Holdings (002141) increased by 2.27% to close at 4.06 [1] - Haili Biological (603718) rose by 1.27% to 7.17 [1] - *ST Lvkang (002868) fell by 4.34% to 23.81, leading the decline [2] - The trading volume and turnover for selected stocks were significant, with Xianfeng Holdings achieving a turnover of 1.02 billion [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The animal health sector experienced a net outflow of 15.97 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 11.29 million [2][3] - Notable capital flows included: - Biological Shares (600201) had a net inflow of 12.28 million from institutional investors [3] - *ST Lvkang (002868) saw a net outflow of 2.89 million from institutional investors [3] - Retail investors contributed positively to several stocks, including a net inflow of 12.59 million into Shenyuan Biological (688098) [3]

Core Insights - The animal vaccine sector saw a rise of 1.30%, ranking 9th among concept sectors, with 14 stocks increasing in value, led by TianKang Biological, BioShares, and Jinhe Biological, which rose by 8.20%, 7.17%, and 3.00% respectively [1][2] - The sector experienced a net inflow of 190 million yuan from main funds, with 10 stocks receiving net inflows, and 5 stocks exceeding 10 million yuan in net inflow, led by Hengtong Co. with 71.08 million yuan [2][3] Sector Performance - The animal vaccine sector's performance was highlighted by the following stocks: - Hengtong Co.: 2.41% increase, 4.20% turnover rate, 71.08 million yuan net inflow, 15.05% net inflow ratio - Jinhe Biological: 3.00% increase, 5.44% turnover rate, 30.31 million yuan net inflow, 10.35% net inflow ratio - Kanghua Biological: 2.14% increase, 4.54% turnover rate, 44.90 million yuan net inflow, 10.14% net inflow ratio [3][4] Stock Movements - The top gainers in the animal vaccine sector included: - TianKang Biological: 8.20% increase - BioShares: 7.17% increase - The stocks with the largest declines included: - Shenlian Biological: 1.51% decrease - Dongfang Biological: 1.31% decrease - Xianfeng Holdings: 1.24% decrease [1][4]

Core Insights - The animal health sector experienced a 1.14% increase on September 15, with BioShares leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3860.5, down 0.26%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13005.77, up 0.63% [1] Stock Performance - BioShares (600201) closed at 8.82, up 7.17% with a trading volume of 624,100 shares and a turnover of 539 million yuan [1] - Dayu Biological (871970) closed at 11.50, up 6.09% with a trading volume of 124,300 shares and a turnover of 139 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include: - Jinhai Biological (002688) at 7.20, up 3.00% [1] - Ruipu Biological (300119) at 21.98, up 1.76% [1] - Zhongmu Co. (600195) at 7.50, up 1.63% [1] Capital Flow - The animal health sector saw a net outflow of 25.577 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 6.5625 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for individual stocks indicates: - Jinhai Biological had a net inflow of 32.1651 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Zhongmu Co. had a net inflow of 6.8986 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Ruipu Biological experienced a net outflow of 1.1475 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of 8.96 CNY over the next six months, up from the previous rating [1][10]. Core Insights - The company has shown significant performance recovery, with a notable increase in revenue and net profit driven by its pet business and ongoing research and development efforts [1][7]. - The revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 2.793 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.63%, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 82 million CNY, up 30.19% year-on-year [7]. - The company is focusing on large customer development and synergistic services in the animal health sector, which is expected to enhance its profitability [7]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 6,017 million CNY, 6,569 million CNY, 7,190 million CNY, and 7,798 million CNY respectively, with growth rates of 11.30%, 9.17%, 9.46%, and 8.46% [2][9]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 71 million CNY in 2024A, increasing to 287 million CNY in 2025E, 351 million CNY in 2026E, and 386 million CNY in 2027E, with growth rates of -82.41%, 305.33%, 22.12%, and 9.99% respectively [2][9]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 0.07 CNY in 2024A, rising to 0.28 CNY in 2025E, 0.34 CNY in 2026E, and 0.38 CNY in 2027E [2][9]. Business Segment Performance - The pharmaceutical segment reported strong performance with sales revenue of 999 million CNY, while the biological products segment faced a decline in revenue to 450 million CNY due to increased competition [7]. - The feed segment generated revenue of 536 million CNY, indicating stable performance despite some pricing pressures [7]. - The company is actively investing in the pet health product market, with significant advancements in product development and brand promotion [7]. Research and Development - The company invested 60 million CNY in R&D in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.73%, with a research expense ratio of 2.14% [7]. - The company is focusing on developing vaccines and pharmaceuticals for pets, with several new products launched during the reporting period [7]. Valuation and Market Position - The company is valued at a PE ratio of 32 times for 2025, which is competitive compared to its peers in the animal health industry, which have an average PE of 31 times [10][11]. - The company’s market capitalization is approximately 7.577 billion CNY, with a total asset value of 8.882 billion CNY [5].