Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd. has shown fluctuations, with a recent decline of 2.01% and a year-to-date increase of 36.99%, indicating volatility in the market [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Muyuan Foods achieved a revenue of 111.79 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.52% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 14.78 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 41.01% [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Muyuan Foods was 185,600, a decrease of 11.19% from the previous period [2] - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder increased by 12.60% to 20,534 shares [2] Dividend Distribution - Since its A-share listing, Muyuan Foods has distributed a total of 26.58 billion yuan in dividends, with 16.59 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited was the third-largest circulating shareholder, holding 183 million shares, an increase of 33.70 million shares from the previous period [3] - Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF was the seventh-largest circulating shareholder, holding 46.55 million shares, a decrease of 2.10 million shares [3] - New institutional shareholder, E Fund CSI Major Consumption ETF, entered the top ten circulating shareholders with 34.53 million shares [3]

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 - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the de-stocking of live pigs may accelerate, with a focus on the value reassessment opportunities in the pig sector due to ongoing regulatory measures [3][4] - The poultry sector is expected to see improvements in its fundamentals, while the animal health sector is poised for performance recovery and advancements in African swine fever vaccine clinical trials [5][6] - The pet economy is thriving, with strong growth in domestic brands, indicating a rapid development phase for the pet industry [9][10] Summary by Sections 1. Swine - The swine industry is undergoing deepening regulatory measures aimed at controlling prices through capacity reduction. Short-term pressures on pig prices are anticipated due to increased market supply and inventory adjustments. The expectation is for a gradual policy approach rather than aggressive interventions [3][4][15] - Key companies recommended include Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs, with additional attention on Dekang Agriculture, Shennong Group, and Juxing Agriculture [3][16] 2. Poultry - The poultry sector shows signs of fundamental improvement, with data indicating a rise in the number of breeding stock and a shift towards self-breeding [4][25] - Recommendations include Shennong Development and Lihua Stockbreeding, as the industry navigates through low price periods [4][25] 3. Animal Health - The animal health sector has seen revenue and profit growth among listed companies, with notable performances from Reap Bio and Keqian Bio. The clinical trials for African swine fever vaccines are progressing, which may enhance market prospects [5][32] - Recommended companies include Keqian Bio, Reap Bio, and attention on Huazhong Bio and other related firms [5][32] 4. Planting - Grain prices are on the rise, with significant increases in corn and soybean meal prices noted. The commercialization of genetically modified seeds is progressing, benefiting companies with early investments in research and development [7][37] - Companies to watch include Suqian Agricultural Development, Longping High-Tech, and Denghai Seeds [7][42] 5. Feed - The feed industry is experiencing price fluctuations, with a noted increase in production volume. The concentration of the industry is expected to continue rising [8][43] - Recommended companies include Haida Group and Hefa Shares [8][45] 6. Pets - The pet market is projected to reach a scale of 300.2 billion yuan in 2024, with significant growth in both dog and cat segments. The report emphasizes the rapid development of domestic brands in this sector [9][54] - Recommended companies in the pet food sector include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Shares, and Petty Shares, with a focus on the medical segment as well [9][55]

Core Viewpoint - The company has become the largest pig slaughtering enterprise in China, surpassing its competitor, and has achieved a 100% utilization rate of its slaughtering capacity in the industry [1] Group 1: Company Performance - In the first nine months of 2025, the company slaughtered 19.16 million pigs, a year-on-year increase of 140%, with a capacity utilization rate of 88%. The third quarter saw a 100% utilization rate, resulting in a profit of over 30 million yuan for the quarter [3] - The company has improved its internal operations significantly this year, marking its first quarterly profit, indicating the effectiveness of its slaughtering business strategy and entering a new development phase [3] - The company plans to leverage the upcoming consumption peak before the Spring Festival to expand its customer base and sales channels, enhance product quality and service, and aim for a full-year turnaround to profitability [3] Group 2: Future Outlook - The company expects its slaughter volume to more than double compared to last year, with continued growth projected for 2026 [5] - In the third quarter, the company's slaughter volume increased by 27% compared to the second quarter, and the gross profit margin rose from 1.5% to 2.5% [5] - The company is focusing on its cutting products business, achieving an average daily cutting volume of around 30,000 pigs, with a cutting product proportion exceeding 30%, an increase of approximately 5 percentage points from the second quarter [5] Group 3: Industry Comparison - The company and its main competitor, have slaughtering capacities of approximately 29 million and 25 million pigs, respectively. The company's slaughter volumes for 2023 and 2024 are projected at 13.26 million and 12.52 million pigs, while the competitor's figures are 12.75 million and 10.28 million pigs [7] - The competitor reported a year-on-year increase of 26% in slaughter volume to 9.13 million pigs in the first three quarters, with a calculated capacity utilization rate of about 48% [7] - The competitor has no current plans for new factory construction but is exploring a light asset operation model for capacity expansion through collaboration with local enterprises [7]

Core Insights - The aquaculture sector experienced a significant increase of 2.88% on November 10, with Lihua Co., Ltd. leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4018.6, up 0.53%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13427.61, up 0.18% [1] Stock Performance - Lihua Co., Ltd. (300761) closed at 21.62, with a rise of 4.44% and a trading volume of 115,900 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 247 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers included: - Juxing Agriculture (603477) at 18.84, up 4.03% with a transaction value of 319 million yuan [1] - Muyuan Foods (002714) at 51.67, up 3.94% with a transaction value of 2.808 billion yuan [1] - Luoniushan (000735) at 8.42, up 3.69% with a transaction value of 937 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The aquaculture sector saw a net inflow of 253 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 151 million yuan [2][3] - The main stocks with significant capital inflow included: - Muyuan Foods with a net inflow of 14.5 million yuan [3] - Luoniushan with a net inflow of 53.76 million yuan [3] - New Hope (000876) with a net inflow of 50.58 million yuan [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company emphasizes its focus on core business operations and aims to enhance production efficiency and profitability to ensure stable, high-quality development and better returns for shareholders [2] Group 1 - The company's stock price in the secondary market is influenced by various factors [2] - The company plans to strengthen communication with capital market investors and improve the quality and transparency of information disclosure [2] - The company will adopt multiple strategies to stabilize investor confidence and promote the reasonable reflection of its investment value based on its operational quality [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the pig farming industry, suggesting a left-side layout opportunity as the industry enters a phase of accelerated capacity reduction driven by both fundamental and policy factors [2][3]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the pig farming industry is experiencing a bottoming out of prices, with a notable increase in the utilization rate of breeding facilities, leading to a potential acceleration in capacity reduction. The current pig cycle is nearing its downward tail, making it an opportune time for left-side investments [2][3]. - The pet food market is showing strong performance from domestic brands during the Double Eleven sales event, indicating a growing market for domestic pet food products. The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the performance of leading companies in this sector [2][3]. - The white feather broiler chicken market is witnessing stable chick prices and a slight recovery in chicken meat prices, suggesting a focus on leading companies for long-term value amidst a backdrop of abundant supply [2][3]. Summary by Sections Agricultural Stock Market Performance - The Shenwan Agricultural, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index rose by 0.8%, mirroring the performance of the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index. The top five gainers included Pingtan Development (25.7%), Green Kang Bio (11.7%), and Huazi Industry (11.3%) [3]. Pig Farming - The report notes a decline in pig prices, with the average selling price of external three yuan pigs at 11.9 yuan/kg, down 3.6% week-on-week. The average loss for self-breeding sows was -41.1 yuan/head, marking the sixth consecutive week of losses [2][3]. - The report highlights that the number of breeding sows has decreased by 0.77% month-on-month, indicating a proactive capacity reduction in response to ongoing losses [2][3]. Pet Food - The Double Eleven sales event revealed that domestic brands dominated the pet food market, with significant representation in the top-selling brands. The report suggests that the domestic pet food market remains a high-growth sector despite short-term export challenges [2][3]. Broiler Chicken Farming - The average selling price of white feather broiler chicks was 3.45 yuan/chick, with a week-on-week increase of 1.47%. The average selling price of broiler chickens was 3.49 yuan/kg, reflecting a slight recovery [2][3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agricultural sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry compared to the overall market performance [46]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the pig farming industry is experiencing a bottoming out of prices, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, which may accelerate capacity reduction [2][3]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on left-side investment opportunities in the pig farming sector as the current pig cycle approaches its downward tail [2][3]. - The domestic pet food market is identified as a high-growth area, with strong performance from local brands during the "Double Eleven" sales event, suggesting a positive growth trajectory for leading companies in this segment [2][3]. Summary by Sections Agricultural Stock Market Performance - The Shenwan Agricultural Index rose by 0.8%, mirroring the performance of the CSI 300 Index [3]. - The top five gainers included Pingtan Development (25.7%), Green Kang Biotechnology (11.7%), and Huazi Industrial (11.3%) [3][10]. Pig Farming - Pig prices are stabilizing, with a national average selling price of 11.9 CNY/kg as of November 9, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 3.6% [2]. - The average weight of pigs sold is at a three-year high of 128.3 kg, indicating a potential for improved profitability as the industry undergoes capacity reduction [2][3]. Pet Food - Domestic pet food brands performed exceptionally well during the "Double Eleven" sales, with top brands being predominantly local [2]. - The report suggests that the pet food market remains a high-growth area, with recommendations to focus on leading companies like Guobao Pet and Zhongchong Co [2][3]. Chicken Farming - The price of white feather broiler chicks remains stable, with an average selling price of 3.45 CNY/chick, indicating a reasonable profit margin in the industry [2]. - The report notes that the supply of broiler chickens is expected to remain ample throughout 2025, emphasizing the importance of focusing on leading companies for long-term value [2].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The swine industry is experiencing accelerated declines in breeding stock, with a reported decrease of 0.77% in October compared to the previous month. The average price of pork in October was 11.69 yuan/kg, down 1.41% month-on-month, indicating a potential ongoing capacity reduction in the industry [5][18] - The policy direction in the industry is shifting towards protecting farmers' rights and stimulating enterprise innovation, suggesting that future growth stocks will focus more on technological content and innovative models [6][19] - The poultry sector is facing a persistent contradiction of "high capacity, weak consumption," leading to losses that may force breeding farms to reduce production capacity [7][19] - The feed sector is recommended to focus on Hai Da Group due to its management effectiveness and expected growth in production capacity [8][20] Summary by Sections 1. Swine Industry - In October, the breeding stock decreased by 0.77%, with a significant increase in the culling of sows by approximately 12.41%. The industry is expected to enter a phase of active capacity reduction as prices fall below cost levels [5][18] - The government is implementing capacity control measures to stabilize pork prices, which may lead to improved profitability for listed companies as costs decline [6][19] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of chicken chicks in Yantai was reported at 3.50 yuan/chick, down 2.8% month-on-month and 20.5% year-on-year. The price of broiler chickens was 3.45 yuan/kg, also down 2.8% month-on-month and 8.7% year-on-year [7][19] - The industry is expected to see an increase in market share for integrated enterprises and contract farming due to ongoing losses [7][19] 3. Feed Industry - The report highlights a slight decline in aquatic product prices, with various fish species showing mixed performance in price changes [8][20] - Hai Da Group is recommended for its expected growth and effective management, with a focus on increasing market share and overseas growth [9][20] 4. Pet Industry - The pet industry is showing an increase in sales growth compared to September, indicating a trend towards higher market concentration among leading brands [10][22] - Recommendations include focusing on companies with strong brand performance and those actively expanding their domestic market presence [25] 5. Agricultural Products - The report notes that soybean prices have reached new highs, but domestic soybean meal prices remain under pressure due to high inventory levels and weak downstream purchasing sentiment [14][26] - The rubber market is expected to continue fluctuating, influenced by macroeconomic factors and stable import levels [14][26] 6. Market and Price Situation - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 4679, up 0.82% from the previous week, while the Agricultural and Forestry Index closed at 2970, up 0.79% [27][30] - The report indicates that the agricultural sector is experiencing a significant increase in investment value due to its unique characteristics and historical low valuations [14][26]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the performance of the Consumption Leader ETF (516130), which saw a 2.0% increase in price and a transaction volume of 13.71 million yuan, with a total fund size of 150 million yuan [1] - Key stocks within the ETF include China Duty Free, which hit the daily limit, and New Spring Co., which fell to the daily limit, while ShouLai Hotel and YanJin PuZi saw significant gains of 9.88% and 7.6% respectively [1] - The upcoming 2025 Double 11 shopping festival will incorporate instant retail as a core focus, enhancing "minute-level delivery" services, which is expected to benefit companies like Yili and Haier from increased demand for smart home appliances and fast-moving consumer goods [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Finance and other departments have issued a notice to optimize duty-free shopping policies, which may provide policy benefits to companies like China Duty Free [1] - The consumption sector is under pressure, but four main trends are identified: (1) Brand expansion into emerging markets, (2) Emotional value sectors like trendy toys and pet products, (3) Growth in AI-driven consumer sectors, and (4) The rise of instant retail and cost-effective dining options [1] - The Consumption Leader ETF passively tracks the Consumption Leader Index, with top ten weighted stocks including Kweichow Moutai, Gree Electric, Yili, and others [2]