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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [7]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 1.15 billion in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.6%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 250 million, up 27.3% year-on-year [2][5]. - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 310 million, a year-on-year increase of 24.3%, and a net profit of 80 million, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 52.1% [2][5]. - The company plans to distribute a total cash dividend of 60 million for 2024, which accounts for 25% of the net profit attributable to shareholders [2][5]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's main product series saw rapid growth, with dietary fiber revenue increasing by 40.4% year-on-year to 620 million [9]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 33.7%, a year-on-year increase of 0.9 percentage points, while the net margin was 21.3%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points [9]. - For Q1 2025, the company maintained strong growth in its main products, with health sweeteners revenue doubling, and achieved a gross margin of 39.7%, up 6.0 percentage points year-on-year [9]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 360 million, 490 million, and 710 million for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, indicating a positive growth trajectory [9]. - The company has successfully launched domestic projects and is progressing with its Thailand project, enhancing its production capacity and international competitiveness [9].

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry investment strategy for May 2025 highlights a positive economic outlook driven by proactive fiscal policies and increased domestic consumption confidence, alongside a growing global interest in China's artificial intelligence sector [1][2]. Economic Overview - Since late September 2024, a series of domestic policies have been implemented, leading to a noticeable effect on the economy. In 2024, China's GDP reached 134.9 trillion RMB, marking a 5% increase from the previous year [2]. - In Q1 2025, China's GDP at current prices was 31,875.8 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4% at constant prices, indicating steady economic growth [2]. Policy Environment - The Central Political Bureau meeting on April 25 emphasized the need for more proactive macroeconomic policies in response to escalating US-China trade tensions and external uncertainties. The focus will be on expanding consumption and boosting domestic demand [2]. Industry Performance - In April 2025, the comprehensive PMI output index was 50.2%, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points from the previous month. The manufacturing production index fell to 49.8%, down 2.8 percentage points, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity [3]. - Despite a drop in international oil prices by over 15% in April due to increased production by OPEC and trade tensions, the expected price range for Brent crude is projected to be between $65-70 per barrel and WTI at $60-65 per barrel for 2025 [3]. Investment Recommendations - Key investment areas for May 2025 include potassium fertilizers, refrigerants, aramid paper, civil explosives, and pentaerythritol, with specific companies recommended for each sector: - **Potassium Fertilizers**: Global prices are rebounding, and there is a domestic demand gap. Recommended company: **Yaqi International** [4]. - **Refrigerants**: The market outlook is positive due to tightening long-term quotas and increased air conditioning production. Recommended companies: **Juhua Co.** and **Sanmei Co.** [4][7]. - **Aramid Paper**: Demand is increasing due to applications in electrical insulation and honeycomb core materials. Recommended company: **Tongyi Zhong** [4]. - **Civil Explosives**: The industry is experiencing improved profitability due to stable demand and declining costs. Recommended company: **Guangdong Hongda** [5]. - **Pentaerythritol**: Anticipated price increases due to low inventory levels and high demand from the PCB sector [5]. Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio for this month includes: - **Yaqi International**: A rare potassium fertilizer producer with expanding capacity - **Bailong Chuangyuan**: A long-term growth "small giant" in functional sugars - **Tongyi Zhong**: A company with a full industrial chain layout for UHMWPE fibers - **Guangdong Hongda**: A leading integrated service provider in the civil explosives sector [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company [1] Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 1.15 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 33%, and a net profit of 246 million yuan, up 27% year-over-year [4] - The first quarter of 2025 saw a revenue of 313 million yuan, a 24% increase year-over-year, and a net profit of 81 million yuan, reflecting a 52% year-over-year growth [6] - The successful launch of new production capacities for soluble dietary fiber and crystallized sugar is expected to drive sales and revenue growth [6] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - The company forecasts total revenue of 1.72 billion yuan for 2025, with a year-over-year growth rate of 49% [5] - The projected net profit for 2025 is 365 million yuan, indicating a year-over-year growth of 48.7% [5] - Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be 1.13 yuan for 2025, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 19 [5] Investment Analysis - The company is positioned as a leading producer of health food additives in China, with significant growth potential from the upcoming approval of D-allohexose as a new food ingredient [6] - The report highlights the successful transformation towards high-end dietary fiber products, which has led to increased profitability [6] - The planned issuance of convertible bonds aims to raise up to 780 million yuan for new projects, including a health food raw material factory in Thailand [6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected relative return of over 20% within the next six months [6][17]. Core Insights - The company is experiencing rapid growth in the sugar substitute market, with significant improvements in profitability. Revenue, net profit, and net profit excluding non-recurring items for 2024 are projected to be CNY 1.152 billion, CNY 246 million, and CNY 231 million, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 32.64%, 27.26%, and 31.72% [1][4]. - The company is benefiting from capacity expansion and increased demand for healthy sweeteners, with Q1 revenue for healthy sweeteners doubling compared to the previous year [1][2]. - The overseas market is showing strong demand, with foreign revenue accounting for nearly 70% in Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 11% [2]. Financial Performance - The company's gross margin and net profit margin for 2024 are projected to be 33.65% and 21.33%, respectively, with improvements attributed to cost reductions and increased production efficiency [3][4]. - The financial forecast indicates that revenue is expected to grow by 33%, 23%, and 20% from 2025 to 2027, reaching CNY 1.53 billion, CNY 1.88 billion, and CNY 2.26 billion, respectively [4][5]. - The projected net profit for 2025 is CNY 335 million, with a year-on-year growth of 36.55% [5][4]. Market Dynamics - The company is expanding its overseas market presence, with foreign revenue projected to reach CNY 698 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 58.42% [2]. - The demand for products like allulose sugar is increasing globally, aligning with health trends in various countries [2][4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price not specified [6][17]. Core Views - The company is experiencing rapid growth in the sugar substitute market, with significant improvements in profitability. Revenue, net profit, and net profit excluding non-recurring items for 2024 are projected to be 1.152 billion, 246 million, and 231 million CNY respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 32.64%, 27.26%, and 31.72% [1]. - The company is benefiting from capacity expansion and strong demand for health-oriented sweeteners, with Q1 revenue from health sweeteners doubling [1][2]. - The overseas market is showing robust demand, with foreign revenue accounting for nearly 70% in Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 11% [2]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company expects a gross margin of 33.65% and a net profit margin of 21.33%, with improvements in cost management contributing to these figures [3]. - The company’s revenue is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33% from 2025 to 2027, reaching 1.534 billion, 1.883 billion, and 2.261 billion CNY respectively [4]. - The net profit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37% from 2025 to 2027, reaching 335 million, 416 million, and 513 million CNY respectively [4]. Market Dynamics - The company is expanding its overseas market presence, with foreign revenue growing significantly due to increasing health trends globally [2]. - The demand for products like allulose is strong, driven by health-conscious consumers [2]. Cost Management - The improvement in gross margin is attributed to reduced operational costs from new production lines and a shift from outsourcing to in-house production of raw materials [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1][5] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 1.152 billion yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.64%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 246 million yuan, up 27.26% year-on-year [2] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 313 million yuan, a 24.27% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 81.42 million yuan, which is a 52.06% increase year-on-year [2][4] - The company is experiencing significant growth in overseas revenue, with Q4 2024 international sales reaching 1.03 billion yuan, although this represents a decline of 10.77% year-on-year [4] - The company is actively expanding its production capacity, with new projects such as a 30,000-ton soluble dietary fiber project and a 15,000-ton crystallized sugar project launched in May 2024 [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - The company’s total revenue is projected to grow from 868 million yuan in 2023 to 2.470 billion yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 27.1% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to increase from 193 million yuan in 2023 to 565 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a CAGR of about 28.3% [6] - The gross margin is forecasted to improve from 32.7% in 2023 to 35.5% in 2027, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [6] - The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to rise from 0.60 yuan in 2023 to 1.75 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios decreasing from 47.32 to 12.01 over the same period [6] Growth Opportunities - The company is expected to benefit from the release of new production capacities and the ongoing demand for dietary fibers and health sweeteners, particularly in international markets [4][5] - The anticipated reduction in tariff levels is expected to further support the company's international expansion strategy [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1][5] Core Views - The company has successfully released production capacity, achieving record profits in Q1 2025. In 2024, the company reported revenue of 1.152 billion, a year-on-year increase of 32.64%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 246 million, up 27.26% year-on-year [2][4] - The company is experiencing strong demand for its products, particularly in the dietary fiber and overseas markets, which has driven significant revenue growth [4][5] - The company is expected to benefit from the gradual easing of tariff pressures, with its current stock price being undervalued relative to historical levels [5] Financial Performance Summary - In Q4 2024, the company achieved revenue of 331 million, a year-on-year increase of 54.46%, and a net profit of 63.01 million, up 21.97% year-on-year [2][4] - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 313 million, a year-on-year increase of 24.27%, and a net profit of 81.42 million, up 52.06% year-on-year [2][4] - The company's gross margin reached 39.74% in Q1 2025, an increase of 5.99 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to product mix improvement and cost reductions [4][5] Future Projections - The company forecasts total revenue of 1.485 billion for 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 28.9% [6] - The projected net profit for 2025 is 335 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 36.4% [6] - The expected EPS for 2025 is 1.04, with corresponding P/E ratios of 20X [5][6]

Industry Overview - Allulose, or D-Psicose, is a rare sugar found in small amounts in natural foods like raisins and figs, characterized by its white powder form and low caloric content [1][2] - The global allulose market is projected to reach $14.7 million by 2024 and is expected to grow to $43.6 million by 2032, driven by favorable policies and a global trend towards reduced sugar consumption [1][11] Market Dynamics - The allulose market is expanding rapidly in beverage and baking sectors, with China being the largest consumer market, holding approximately 80.45% of the market share, followed by Japan and South Korea [11][14] - The approval of allulose for use in various food products in multiple countries, including the U.S. and Australia, is facilitating its market entry, while the EU is expected to approve it within 2-3 years [11][13] Production and Technology - The primary production method for allulose is biological conversion, utilizing D-Psicose 3-epimerase to convert fructose into allulose, with key players including Jinhe Industrial, Baolingbao, and Sanyuan Bio [9][16] - Recent advancements in enzyme engineering have improved the yield of allulose production to 88.8%, significantly reducing raw material costs [26] Competitive Landscape - Major global players in the allulose market include CJ CheilJedang, Samyang, Tate & Lyle, and Matsutake, which have established production capabilities and technological advantages [18][29] - Domestic companies in China, such as Jinhe Industrial and Baolingbao, are in the process of expanding their production capacities, with potential domestic capacity exceeding 286,100 tons [20][26] Future Trends - The market is expected to experience a surge in industrial applications due to policy support, with the potential for allulose to be widely used in sugar-free beverages and baked goods by 2025 [25] - Health-conscious consumer trends are driving demand for low-calorie sweeteners like allulose, which is anticipated to see significant growth in the functional food sector [28][29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [4][11][28] Core Views - The company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 246 million yuan in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 27%. In the first quarter of 2025, the net profit reached 81.4 million yuan, a significant increase of 52% [1][13] - The company’s revenue for 2024 was 1.152 billion yuan, up 32.64% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 33.65% [1][12] - The company is expanding its production capacity with new projects, including a 30,000-ton dietary fiber project and a 15,000-ton crystalline fructose project, which are expected to contribute to sustained revenue and profit growth [1][11][28] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported total revenue of 1.152 billion yuan, a 32.64% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 246 million yuan, up 27.26% [1][12] - For Q1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 313 million yuan, a 24.27% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 81.4 million yuan, reflecting a 52.06% growth [1][13] - The gross profit margin for 2024 was 33.65%, while for Q1 2025, it improved to 39.74% [1][13] Business Segments - The company’s main business segments include prebiotics, dietary fibers, healthy sweeteners, and other starch sugars. In 2024, the prebiotics segment generated 322 million yuan in revenue, a 25.43% increase, while the dietary fiber segment saw revenue of 624 million yuan, up 40.42% [2][21] - The healthy sweeteners segment, driven by increased demand for allulose in overseas markets, generated 156 million yuan, a 13.85% increase, with allulose accounting for 14.12% of total revenue [2][21] Expansion Projects - The company is actively advancing its "Functional Sugar Drying Expansion Project" and "Thailand Health Project," which are expected to enhance profitability. The functional sugar project aims to increase production capacity for isomaltulose and other products [3][25][26] - The Thailand production base project is in the planning stage and is expected to start construction in the second or third quarter of 2025, aiming to produce 12,000 tons of crystalline allulose and 7,000 tons of liquid allulose annually [4][26] Market Outlook - The global market for allulose has grown from 33 million USD in 2019 to 173 million USD in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.26%. It is projected to reach 545 million USD by 2030 [9][27] - The approval process for allulose as a new food ingredient in China is progressing, with significant policy support expected to boost the market further [9][27]