Core Viewpoint - The pig farming industry is experiencing significant losses, leading to accelerated capacity reduction, while the dairy market faces supply-demand imbalances, impacting livestock numbers and prices [1][2]. Group 1: Pig Farming Industry - The pig farming sector has been in a state of continuous loss for several weeks, with the national average price of commercial pigs dropping by 28% year-on-year in Q3 2025, and major listed pig companies seeing a 68% decline in net profit [1]. - Current asset-liability ratios in the industry are well-controlled, but there is a noticeable divergence between the growth rate of pig sales and cost control, indicating a shift from cyclical to efficiency-driven competition [1]. - Due to ongoing losses and policy guidance, it is expected that capacity reduction will accelerate, laying the groundwork for a future price recovery [1]. Group 2: Dairy and Beef Market - Dairy prices have fallen below the previous cycle's bottom, highlighting a significant supply-demand imbalance, with dairy cow inventory decreasing by over 8% cumulatively in October [1]. - The beef market is entering an upward price trend, with expectations of price fluctuations in November and December due to the winter consumption peak [1]. - Long-term projections suggest that the beef cycle's price increase may exceed expectations, particularly benefiting companies with cow resources [1]. Group 3: Index and Stock Performance - The CSI Livestock Breeding Index (930707) shows mixed performance among its constituent stocks, with Tianma Technology (603668) leading with a 5.06% increase, while Jinnong (002548) is the biggest loser [1]. - As of October 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Livestock Breeding Index account for 65.58% of the index, with Muyuan Foods (002714) and Wens Foodstuffs (300498) being the largest components [2]. - The performance of the top ten stocks varies, with Muyuan Foods down 3.63% and Wens Foodstuffs down 2.10% [3].

Core Insights - The feed sector experienced a decline of 0.24% on November 14, with Zhongchong Co., Ltd. leading the losses [1][2] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3990.49, down 0.97%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13216.03, down 1.93% [1] Market Performance - Tianma Technology (603668) saw a price increase of 3.29%, closing at 14.44, with a trading volume of 446,400 shares and a turnover of 642 million yuan [1] - Other notable gainers included Kesi Thought (001313) with a 3.16% increase and Baiyang Co., Ltd. (002696) with a 0.84% increase [1] - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) led the declines with a drop of 2.53%, closing at 57.47, with a trading volume of 33,300 shares and a turnover of 193 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The feed sector experienced a net outflow of 80.91 million yuan from institutional investors and 50.57 million yuan from retail investors, while individual investors saw a net inflow of 131 million yuan [2] - Tianma Technology had a net inflow of 32.96 million yuan from institutional investors, while Hai Da Group (002311) had a net inflow of 15.96 million yuan [3] - Conversely, companies like Boen Group (001366) and Hefa Co., Ltd. (603609) experienced significant net outflows from institutional and retail investors [3]

Summary of JinKang Biological Conference Call Company Overview - JinKang Biological is a comprehensive agricultural enterprise involved in oil processing, corn procurement, pig farming, feed production, and veterinary biological products [2][3] - Established in 2000, the company has over 50 large-scale breeding bases across China and ranks among the top 20 in the domestic pig farming industry [3] Key Financial Metrics - In 2024, JinKang is expected to have a pig output of 3.03 million heads, with feed sales of 2.83 million tons and veterinary business revenue of 990 million yuan [2] - The gross profit contributions for 2024 are as follows: - Pig farming: 900 million yuan (46%) - Feed business: 580 million yuan (30%) - Veterinary business: 620 million yuan (24%) [2][5] - The company reported a net loss of 1.363 billion yuan in 2023 due to pig price fluctuations, but performance is expected to improve in 2024 [2][5] - The projected net profit for 2024 is approximately 600 million yuan, with an expected decrease to 500 million yuan in 2025 [4][9] Industry Context - The industry is currently at the bottom of the cycle, expected to last until mid-2026, with a recovery anticipated in the second half of 2026 [2][8] - The duration of industry losses and the degree of capacity reduction are key indicators for recovery [8] Competitive Advantages - JinKang Biological has three core competitive advantages: 1. Integrated operational model leading to stable performance and a lighter asset-liability structure [6][7] 2. Geographic advantages with production concentrated in Xinjiang, Gansu, and Henan, providing low-density farming environments and biosecurity [7] 3. Strong cost control, with total comprehensive costs expected to decrease from 15 yuan per kg to 13.5 yuan by the end of 2024, and further to 12 yuan by Q3 2025 [7] Valuation and Investment Potential - The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is approximately 17, significantly lower than the industry average of 33, indicating potential for value investment [4][9] - Factors supporting investment in JinKang include the upcoming industry recovery, stable operational model, core competitive advantages, and undervalued market position [9]

Group 1 - The China Livestock Breeding Index (930707) increased by 0.43% as of November 13, 2025, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Bio-Stock (600201) up 8.27%, Huaying Agriculture (002321) up 4.82%, and others [1] - The price difference between standard pigs and fat pigs is currently larger than the same period last year, with a standard fat price difference of -0.68 yuan/kg as of November 7, indicating potential seasonal benefits for fat pigs as temperatures drop [1] - The weekly slaughter volume in the downstream market has shown a slight recovery of 0.27% compared to the previous week, suggesting a stabilization in demand [1] Group 2 - As of October 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Livestock Breeding Index accounted for 65.58% of the index, including companies like Muyuan Foods (002714) and Wens Foodstuff Group (300498) [2] - The index tracks companies involved in livestock feed, veterinary drugs, and livestock farming, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the livestock breeding sector [2]

Core Viewpoint - TianKang Biological is actively exploring and developing its business in the Chinese food and cooked food sector, although this segment is still in the early stages of development and represents a small portion of the company's overall sales [1] Company Summary - The company has made significant efforts in the Chinese food and cooked food product areas [1] - Currently, the sales revenue from cooked food is approximately 6 million [1] - The overall sales scale of this segment is relatively small compared to the company's main business [1]

Market Overview - The feed sector experienced a decline of 0.91% on November 12, with Bangji Technology leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4000.14, down 0.07%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13240.62, down 0.36% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Jin Xin Nong (002548) saw a closing price of 5.69, with an increase of 3.27% and a trading volume of 486,900 shares, totaling a transaction value of 273 million yuan [1] - Bangji Technology (603151) closed at 19.91, down 7.18%, with a trading volume of 99,600 shares and a transaction value of 200 million yuan [2] - Aonong Biological (603363) closed at 5.44, down 6.21%, with a trading volume of 1,185,900 shares and a transaction value of 661 million yuan [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The feed sector experienced a net outflow of 204 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 201 million yuan [2] - The main funds showed a negative net flow for several stocks, including Jin Xin Nong with a net outflow of 40.4 million yuan [3] - Retail investors contributed positively to stocks like Petty Co. (300673), which had a net inflow of 24.3 million yuan from retail investors despite a main fund outflow of 8.1 million yuan [3]

Core Insights - The report from Kaiyuan Securities indicates a significant decline in the average selling price of live pigs in October 2025, with a decrease of 10.74% month-on-month and 33.56% year-on-year, suggesting ongoing pressure on pig prices in the near future [1] - The slaughter volume in October 2025 was 5.0352 million heads, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 10.40% and a year-on-year increase of 9.55%, indicating a temporary oversupply situation [1] - The report highlights that the proportion of large pigs being sold is lower than in the same period in 2024, while the inventory of large pigs is increasing, suggesting a potential easing of supply in the future [1] Industry Overview - The gross white price difference as of November 6, 2025, was 4.18 yuan/kg, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.08 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 0.84 yuan/kg, indicating mixed market conditions [2] - The national frozen product inventory rate was reported at 20.03%, up 4.06 percentage points year-on-year, which may exert downward pressure on future pig prices due to high inventory levels [2] - In October 2025, the industry faced significant losses, with self-breeding and self-raising operations losing 167.97 yuan per head, reflecting a worsening financial situation for producers [3] - The breeding stock decreased by 0.77% month-on-month as of November 7, 2025, indicating a trend of reduction in breeding capacity [3] Company Performance - In October 2025, 12 listed pig companies reported a total of 16.9469 million heads sold, a year-on-year increase of 29.29%, with individual companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs showing significant increases in their sales volumes [4] - The average selling price for major listed pig companies fell month-on-month, with prices for companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs decreasing by 10.3% and 12.2% respectively [5] - The average weight of pigs sold by major companies also saw a decline, with Dabeinong reporting an average weight of 110.1 kg per head, down 18.8 kg from the previous month [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The industry is experiencing increasing supply pressure of live pigs as the year-end approaches, with low prices continuing to decline. In October 2025, the national average selling price of live pigs was 11.69 yuan/kg, down 10.74% month-on-month and 33.56% year-on-year. The slaughter volume in October was 5.0352 million heads, up 10.40% month-on-month and 9.55% year-on-year. The actual output in October exceeded the planned output by 5.70%, but the planned output for November is expected to decrease by 3.27% compared to October [3][14][24] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The supply pressure of live pigs is gradually accumulating as the year-end approaches, with low prices continuing to decline. The average selling price in October 2025 was 11.69 yuan/kg, reflecting a significant decrease [3][14] - The slaughter volume in October was 5.0352 million heads, indicating a month-on-month increase of 10.40% and a year-on-year increase of 9.55% [3][14] Market Dynamics - The proportion of large pigs (over 150kg) in the slaughter structure was 4.89%, which is lower than the same period in 2024. The stock of large pigs is expected to increase, leading to a more relaxed supply in the future [4][18] - The winter pork consumption is expected to improve, which may drive the price difference between lean and fatty pork. However, the high inventory rate of frozen products may suppress future prices [4][19][23] Financial Performance - In October, the industry faced deepening losses, with self-breeding losses reaching 167.97 yuan per head. The breeding stock decreased by 0.77% month-on-month [5][24] - The average selling price of major listed pig companies decreased month-on-month, with prices ranging from 10.97 to 11.87 yuan/kg, reflecting declines of 9.9% to 13.9% [6][7][34]

Summary of Agricultural Sector Conference Call Industry Overview - The agricultural sector is currently undervalued, with a PB percentile ranking low among the 31 sub-industries in the Shenwan index, indicating potential investment opportunities due to low valuations in various sub-sectors [1][3][6] Key Insights and Arguments - **Animal Health Sector**: This sub-sector has seen the highest growth, driven by specific events rather than a broad sector effect, with a 73% increase since September 2024 [4][5] - **Swine Farming**: Expected government interventions to address falling pig prices and production capacity reduction, with a focus on increasing imports of U.S. agricultural products like soybeans and wheat, which could lower feed costs and improve market expectations for swine farming [1][6][8] - **Seed Industry**: Potential investment opportunities driven by policy changes and a rebound in grain prices, particularly during the year-end policy announcement period [1][10] - **Pet Food Industry**: Facing intensified domestic competition and impacts from the U.S.-China tariff war, but leading companies like Guai Bao and Zhong Chong are expected to emerge stronger [1][13] - **Poultry Farming**: The high incidence of avian influenza during the peak season (October to February) may create investment opportunities, particularly in regions like France and the U.S. [2][14] Market Performance - The agricultural sector's performance has been relatively weak, ranking 22nd in terms of price changes since September 2024, but improved to 17th since April 2025 [3] - Specific stocks have shown significant gains, often driven by unique events rather than core business logic, indicating a lack of consistent performance across the sector [5] Future Investment Opportunities - The agricultural sector may benefit from ongoing anti-involution policies and low valuations across sub-sectors, particularly in swine farming, where supply increases, cost reductions, and consumption recovery are anticipated [6][9] - Recommended stocks include leading companies in swine farming like Muyuan and Wens, as well as low-cost or growth-oriented firms [9] Additional Insights - The seed industry may see price recovery due to recent declines in corn prices, which were driven by weather-related issues rather than supply increases [10][11] - The rubber industry is currently stable but faces short-term challenges; however, long-term prospects remain positive [12]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [9] Core Views - The swine sector continues to experience losses, with an increasing number of culled sows, indicating a need to focus on the expected recovery in this sector [2][13] - The dairy and beef sectors are undergoing significant capacity reduction, with a potential turning point for milk prices anticipated [3][15] - The pet sector is witnessing a trend towards premiumization and the rise of domestic brands, reshaping the competitive landscape [4][16] - The poultry sector is facing challenges with breeding stock shortages and improving consumer demand for yellow chickens [5][18] - The seed industry is poised for a turnaround, with an emphasis on biotechnology and the commercialization of genetically modified crops [7][23] - The feed sector shows signs of recovery, with leading companies like Haida Group achieving revenue and profit growth [24][26] Summary by Sections Swine Sector - The industry continues to face losses, with the average price of live pigs at 12.02 CNY/kg, down 4.07% from the previous week [13] - The average market value per head for leading companies is at historical low levels, with Muyuan at 3000-3500 CNY/head and Wens at 2000-3000 CNY/head [14] - Recommended stocks include leading breeders like Muyuan and Wens, with additional focus on flexible stocks such as Shennong Group and Dekang Agriculture [14] Beef Sector - The price of beef cattle is showing signs of stabilization, with the average price for fattened bulls at 25.62 CNY/kg [15] - The dairy cow population has decreased by 8%, indicating a significant capacity reduction [15] - Companies with mother cow resources or those adopting a "milk-meat linkage" model are expected to have stronger profitability [15] Pet Sector - The Double Eleven shopping festival highlighted the resilience and structural upgrades in the pet food market, with domestic brands gaining market share [4][16] - Key recommendations include pet food brands like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co., with a focus on companies with technological advantages and comprehensive product lines [17] Poultry Sector - The white chicken sector is under pressure due to breeding stock shortages, with a focus on the impact of avian influenza on imports [18][19] - Yellow chicken prices are expected to improve due to supply constraints and increasing consumer demand [20] - Recommended stocks include leading companies like Shennong Development and Yisheng Biological [19] Seed Sector - The seed industry is expected to benefit from increased focus on food security and the commercialization of genetically modified crops [7][23] - Key recommendations include leading seed companies like Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [23] Feed Sector - Haida Group is highlighted as a key player in the feed sector, with significant market share growth and revenue increases [24][26] - The overall feed market is expected to recover as smaller companies exit the market, leading to improved conditions for remaining players [24]