Core Viewpoint - Gujing Gongjiu's stock price has shown fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.10% and a total market capitalization of 88.281 billion yuan, indicating a mixed performance in the market [1]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Gujing Gongjiu reported a revenue of 13.88 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.54%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.662 billion yuan, up by 2.49% [2]. - Cumulatively, since its A-share listing, Gujing Gongjiu has distributed a total of 12.612 billion yuan in dividends, with 7.136 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Shareholder and Market Activity - As of August 29, 2025, the number of shareholders for Gujing Gongjiu decreased by 14.34% to 48,400, with an average of 0 circulating shares per shareholder [2]. - The stock has experienced a net outflow of 69.6063 million yuan in principal funds recently, with significant selling pressure observed [1]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include notable funds, with the second-largest being the China Securities White Wine Index A, holding 13.63 million shares, an increase of 1.8024 million shares from the previous period [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese liquor industry is undergoing a deep adjustment, prompting major companies to reflect on how to appeal to the new generation of consumers, leading to the introduction of lower-alcohol products [1][3]. Industry Trends - Major liquor companies, including Wuliangye and Luzhou Laojiao, have launched low or ultra-low alcohol products in response to changing consumer preferences [1]. - The industry is currently in a "three rationality" era, characterized by rational attitudes towards drinking, rational consumption, and rational drinking behavior [3]. Consumer Insights - The industry needs to better understand the preferences and behaviors of younger consumers, as current research on their drinking habits is lacking [3]. - Young consumers are not averse to alcohol but are disinterested in traditional drinking culture [3]. Event Adjustments - The upcoming 23rd China International Wine Expo will shift its focus from product display to consumer interaction and exploration of new consumption scenarios, including the introduction of trendy drinking culture elements [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the liquor sector [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights significant month-on-month sales growth for Moutai in August, with terminal sales in various regions increasing by 15%-35%. It suggests that while there may be pressure on sales during the upcoming double festival, there is potential for improvement, presenting a configuration opportunity for the sector [1][5]. - The consumer goods sector continues to embrace new consumption trends, with strong performance in soft drinks, beer, and condiments, while the liquor sector shows signs of pressure with noticeable deceleration in performance [1][2]. - Recommendations include focusing on leading brands in the liquor sector, such as Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, while also highlighting consumer goods companies like Weidong, Wanchen Group, and Dongpeng Beverage [1][2][13]. Summary by Sections Liquor Sector - Moutai's sales in August showed significant month-on-month growth, with terminal sales increasing by 15%-35% across multiple regions. The report anticipates pressure on sales during the double festival but expects a month-on-month improvement, indicating potential configuration opportunities [1][5]. - The report recommends prioritizing leading brands in the liquor sector, specifically Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, while also suggesting brands with strong market share and lower valuations such as Zhenjiu Lidu and Luzhou Laojiao [1][13]. Consumer Goods Sector - The consumer goods sector is advised to continue capitalizing on new consumption trends. Despite recent adjustments in the new consumption sector due to capital rotation and high valuation pressures, the long-term trend remains positive with clear opportunities for sustainable investment [2][17]. - Recommended stocks include Wanchen Group, New Dairy, Weidong, and Qingdao Beer, among others, while also highlighting potential stocks like Jindaiwei and Tea Baidao [2][17]. Market Performance - From September 8 to September 12, the CSI 300 index rose by 1.38%, with the meat products sector (+2.79%) and liquor sector (+1.73%) leading the gains, while beer (-0.98%) and other liquor categories (-0.83%) experienced declines [2][22]. - The report notes that the liquor sector's valuation has adjusted, with the liquor sector currently at 19.82 times earnings, indicating a potential for value investment [27].

Performance Summary - In Q2 2025, the company's operating revenue, net profit attributable to the parent, and net profit excluding non-recurring items were 4.734 billion, 1.332 billion, and 1.315 billion yuan respectively, showing year-on-year declines of 14.23%, 11.63%, and 11.81% [1] Revenue Composition - In H1 2025, the revenue from year-round raw liquor, Gujing Gongjiu, and Huanghelou & others were 10.959 billion, 1.184 billion, and 1.497 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +1.59%, -4.39%, and +6.68% [2] - The proportion of year-round raw liquor remained stable, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.02 percentage points to 80.34% [2] - The average price per ton for year-round raw liquor, Gujing Gongjiu, and Huanghelou was 235,200, 60,300, and 98,400 yuan/ton respectively, reflecting year-on-year decreases of 8.31%, 12.49%, and 4.84% [2] Market and Channel Insights - In H1 2025, revenue in North China, Central China, and South China was 0.809 billion, 12.297 billion, and 0.768 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of -27.04%, +3.60%, and -5.84% [2] - The Central China region experienced growth, attributed to a solid channel foundation in Anhui [2] - The number of distributors in North China, Central China, and South China increased by 90, 161, and 25 to 1,378, 3,009, and 655 respectively, while the average distributor scale was 587,300, 4,086,900, and 1,172,800 yuan/distributor, showing year-on-year declines of 31.80%, 1.94%, and 9.43% [2] Profitability and Cost Management - In Q2 2025, the company's gross margin and net margin changed by -0.26 and +1.19 percentage points to 80.24% and 29.33% respectively [3] - The sales expense ratio decreased by 1.86 percentage points to 22.78%, attributed to improved cost efficiency due to scale effects [3] - The company's operating cash flow in Q2 2025 was 2.309 billion yuan, an increase of 48.45% [3] Investment Outlook - The company, as a leading player in the Huizhou liquor market, has a solid foundation in its home province and is preparing for a strong performance in the upcoming peak season [3] - Due to the overall industry environment, the company's profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted to 5.620 billion, 6.002 billion, and 6.810 billion yuan respectively, down from previous estimates of 6.299 billion, 7.207 billion, and 8.104 billion yuan [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price maintained [6][17]. Core Views - The company is experiencing a release of pressure due to a slowdown, with a continued logic for net profit margin improvement [4]. - The company is positioned as a leading brand in the Anhui liquor market, with a solid domestic foundation, and is preparing for a strong performance in the upcoming peak season [4]. Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, the company's revenue, net profit attributable to the parent, and net profit excluding non-recurring items were 4.734 billion, 1.332 billion, and 1.315 billion yuan respectively, showing year-on-year declines of 14.23%, 11.63%, and 11.81% [1]. - The gross margin and net margin for Q2 2025 were 80.24% and 29.33%, reflecting a decrease of 0.26 and an increase of 1.19 percentage points year-on-year [4]. Revenue Breakdown - In H1 2025, the revenue from year-on-year raw liquor, Gujing Gongjiu, and Huanghelou was 10.959 billion, 1.184 billion, and 1.497 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of +1.59%, -4.39%, and +6.68% [2]. - The average price per ton for year-on-year raw liquor, Gujing Gongjiu, and Huanghelou was 235,200, 60,300, and 98,400 yuan/ton, showing year-on-year declines of 8.31%, 12.49%, and 4.84% [2]. Market and Channel Insights - In H1 2025, the revenue from North China, Central China, and South China was 8.09 billion, 12.297 billion, and 7.68 billion yuan, with year-on-year changes of -27.04%, +3.60%, and -5.84% respectively, indicating a solid performance in Central China [3]. - The number of distributors in North China, Central China, and South China increased by 90, 161, and 25 to 1,378, 3,009, and 655 respectively, with average distributor scale changes of -31.80%, -1.94%, and -9.43% [3]. Cost and Cash Flow Analysis - The sales expense ratio decreased year-on-year by 1.86 percentage points to 22.78%, attributed to improved cost efficiency due to scale effects [4]. - The operating cash flow for Q2 2025 was 2.309 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 48.45% [4]. Profit Forecast - The company has adjusted its profit forecast for 2025-2027, expecting net profits attributable to the parent to be 5.620 billion, 6.002 billion, and 6.810 billion yuan respectively, down from previous estimates of 6.299 billion, 7.207 billion, and 8.104 billion yuan [4].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8]. Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 13.88 billion yuan for H1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.54%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 3.662 billion yuan, up 2.49% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 3.626 billion yuan, an increase of 2.42% year-on-year. However, in Q2 2025, total revenue decreased by 14.23% year-on-year to 4.734 billion yuan, and net profit fell by 11.63% year-on-year to 1.332 billion yuan [2][6][10]. Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the revenue from the year-round original series was 10.959 billion yuan, a growth of 1.59% year-on-year. The revenue from Gujing Gongjiu was 1.184 billion yuan, down 4.39% year-on-year, while revenue from Huanghelou and others was 1.497 billion yuan, up 6.68% year-on-year. The company focused on destocking in Q2, leading to an overall slowdown in growth [10]. - Regionally, revenue from North China was 0.809 billion yuan, down 27.04% year-on-year, while South China revenue was 0.768 billion yuan, down 5.84% year-on-year. Central China revenue was 12.297 billion yuan, up 3.60% year-on-year [10]. Profitability Metrics - The net profit margin for H1 2025 increased by 0.5 percentage points to 26.38%, while the gross margin decreased by 0.54 percentage points to 79.87%. The expense ratio decreased by 1.07 percentage points to 28.15%, with specific changes in sales expense ratio (-0.86 percentage points), management expense ratio (-0.02 percentage points), R&D expense ratio (+0.05 percentage points), and financial expense ratio (-0.23 percentage points) [10]. Future Earnings Projections - The company is expected to achieve earnings per share (EPS) of 10.55 yuan and 11.45 yuan for 2025 and 2026, respectively, corresponding to price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 16 and 15 times based on the current stock price [10].

Core Insights - The Chinese liquor industry is entering a period of accelerated clearing, with a total production of 1.9159 million kiloliters in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 5.8% [1] - Sales revenue reached 330.42 billion yuan, showing a slight increase of 0.19% year-on-year, while profits fell to 87.687 billion yuan, down 10.93% year-on-year [1] - Over 58.1% of distributors reported increased inventory, with an average inventory turnover period of 900 days, up 10% from the previous year [1] Industry Performance - Among 19 listed liquor companies, 13 reported a decline in revenue, accounting for 68%, with a significant slowdown in revenue growth compared to the previous year [2] - The market is increasingly concentrated among leading companies, with the top six accounting for 47% of revenue in 2024, up 13 percentage points from five years ago [2] - The median revenue growth rate for companies with over 10 billion yuan in revenue was 2.36%, while those below 10 billion saw a median decline of 16.89% [2] Price Trends - The growth logic of the liquor industry is changing, with the previous "volume reduction, price increase" model failing, leading to simultaneous declines in both volume and price [2] - The wholesale price index for liquor has been declining from September 2024 to August 2025, affecting even premium brands [2] Contract Liabilities - Total contract liabilities for 19 listed liquor companies reached 37.497 billion yuan, a decrease of 9.01 billion yuan year-on-year [4] - Guizhou Moutai saw its contract liabilities drop from 9.993 billion yuan to 5.507 billion yuan, a decline of 44.89%, reflecting adjustments in direct sales channel allocations [4] - Eight companies reported a reduction in contract liabilities of over 15%, with most being smaller firms [5] Company-Specific Performance - Guizhou Moutai reported a revenue of 91.094 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.16%, with contract liabilities at 5.507 billion yuan [6] - Other companies like Luzhou Laojiao and Wuliangye also reported varying revenue changes, with Wuliangye's contract liabilities at 10.077 billion yuan [6] - Ancient Liquor, a regional representative, experienced a revenue growth of 10.38% in Q1 but a decline of 14.23% in Q2, indicating a significant market shift [5]

Core Viewpoint - The report indicates that Gujing Gongjiu's performance in Q2 2025 shows a slight decrease in gross margin and a mixed performance across different regions and product lines, while the company is actively managing its growth strategy to stabilize its performance [1] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, the company's gross margin decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 80.24% due to changes in product structure [1] - The sales expense ratio decreased by 2 percentage points to 22.78%, primarily due to a reduction in promotional expenses compared to the previous year [1] - The management expense ratio increased by 1 percentage point to 5.75% [1] - The net profit margin increased by 1 percentage point to 29.33% [1] Revenue Analysis - In H1 2025, the company's liquor revenue increased by 2% to 13.64 billion yuan, with specific brand performances as follows: - Year-round original liquor revenue increased by 2% to 10.96 billion yuan - Gujing Gongjiu revenue decreased by 4% to 1.18 billion yuan - Yellow Crane Tower and other brands increased by 7% to 1.50 billion yuan [1] Regional Performance - Revenue by region in H1 2025 showed the following changes: - North China: decreased by 27% to 0.81 billion yuan - Central China: increased by 4% to 12.30 billion yuan - South China: decreased by 6% to 0.77 billion yuan - International: decreased by 54% to 0.005 billion yuan - The Central China region demonstrated relatively stable performance, with further expansion of distributor networks outside the province [1] Strategic Response - In response to industry challenges, the company is proactively managing its growth by focusing on "driving sales, reducing inventory, expanding channels, and stabilizing prices," resulting in steady performance amidst pressures [1] Investment Rating - The report maintains a "buy" investment rating for the company [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for the company [1] Core Views - The company demonstrates resilient performance with steady growth despite a slowdown in revenue [1] - The company is actively managing its operations to alleviate pressure from declining prices and is focusing on maintaining profitability [5][8] Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported total revenue of 138.80 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 36.62 billion yuan, up 2% [4] - In Q2 2025, total revenue decreased by 14% to 47.34 billion yuan, with net profit down 12% to 13.32 billion yuan [4] Cost Control and Profitability - In Q2 2025, the company's gross margin decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 80.24%, primarily due to changes in product mix; however, the net profit margin increased by 1 percentage point to 29.33% [5] - The company reduced its sales expense ratio by 2 percentage points to 22.78% due to lower promotional spending [5] Product Performance - The company's white liquor revenue increased by 2% to 136.40 billion yuan in H1 2025, with varying performance across brands [6] - The overall trend shows an increase in volume but a decrease in price, particularly affecting the mid-range products [6] Market Performance - The company experienced a 40% year-on-year increase in online channel revenue, while offline channel revenue decreased by 1% [7] - The performance in the Central China market remained stable, while adjustments were made in markets outside the province [7] Earnings Forecast - The earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025-2027 have been adjusted to 10.13, 10.85, and 11.93 yuan respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 17, 16, and 15 times [8]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy-A" investment rating to the company with a 6-month target price of 206.80 CNY, corresponding to a 20.36X valuation for 2025 [4][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a slight increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching 13.88 billion CNY, a year-on-year growth of 0.54%, and net profit at 3.66 billion CNY, a growth of 2.49% [1]. - The second quarter of 2025 saw a decline in revenue and net profit, with revenue at 4.73 billion CNY, down 14.22% year-on-year, and net profit at 1.33 billion CNY, down 11.68% [1][2]. - The company’s core product, "Nianfen Yuanjiang," continues to show steady growth, while "Gu Jing Gong Jiu" experienced a slight decline in revenue [2]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company’s revenue from its main business segments was 13.64 billion CNY for liquor, 0.46 million CNY for hotels, and 1.94 billion CNY for other businesses, with year-on-year changes of +1.57%, +10.44%, and -42.1% respectively [2]. - The gross margin for Q2 2025 was 80.23%, showing a slight decrease of 0.27 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin improved to 28.12%, an increase of 0.82 percentage points [3]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - The company is expected to experience revenue growth rates of -3.9%, 5.0%, and 8.1% from 2025 to 2027, with net profit growth rates of -2.7%, 6.6%, and 9.6% for the same period [4].