Summary of Ximai Foods Conference Call Company Overview - Ximai Foods is a leading oat company in China, focusing on healthy oat grain products and has become the market leader in domestic market share through channel development and product innovation [2][6][15]. Industry Insights - The Chinese breakfast cereal market is approximately 100 billion RMB, with oats experiencing the fastest growth. Aging population and health consciousness are the core drivers of industry development, leading to increased demand for oat products [5][13][14]. - The market potential remains significant as per capita consumption and spending are expected to rise with increasing income levels [5][13]. Financial Performance - Ximai Foods is expected to have strong profit elasticity in 2025, with a projected profit growth of 33% due to a 10% year-on-year decrease in Australian oat raw material prices [4][23]. - The gross margin is anticipated to improve, with a historical range of 43%-45% [8][23]. - The company has maintained a stable expense ratio, benefiting from economies of scale due to revenue growth [9]. Business Strategy - The company has a stable shareholding structure, with the chairman's family holding approximately 54% of shares. A new employee stock ownership plan was launched in February 2025, targeting a compound annual growth rate of 15% over the next three years [7]. - Ximai Foods' core business includes pure oats, compound oats, and snack series, with compound oats' sales ratio increasing from 24% in 2020 to 45% in 2024 [2][10]. Regional Performance - The southern region has shown significantly higher growth compared to the northern region, with market share increasing from 41% to around 60% [11]. - Distribution remains the dominant sales model, but direct sales are increasing, particularly in snack wholesale and e-commerce channels [11][19]. Product Development - Ximai Foods has strong capabilities in product development, focusing on health trends and launching new products like oat milk and protein powder [17]. - The company has also expanded into the oat milk market, which is rapidly growing, with a market size of approximately 10 billion RMB in 2023 [17]. Competitive Landscape - Ximai Foods holds a 26% market share in the Chinese breakfast cereal market, having surpassed competitors since 2021 [15]. - The industry concentration is relatively low compared to international markets, indicating potential for further consolidation [15]. Marketing and Branding - The company invests heavily in brand marketing, with a sales expense ratio exceeding 30%, significantly higher than other companies in the snack food industry [20]. - Ximai Foods aims to establish a professional and high-quality brand image while engaging with younger consumers through social media platforms [20]. Future Outlook - Ximai Foods is expected to maintain a compound growth rate of 20% in the coming years, driven by industry growth and competitive advantages in channels and products [24]. - The company is well-positioned to leverage cost reductions and scale effects to enhance profit margins, maintaining a positive investment rating [24].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating a positive outlook based on its market position and growth potential [8]. Core Insights - The company has maintained its leading position in the Chinese oat grain market for over 20 years, benefiting from the aging population and increasing health consciousness among younger consumers [7]. - Revenue for 2024 reached 1.896 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.2%, with a net profit of 133 million yuan, up 15.4% [4]. - The company is expected to achieve revenue growth of 20% in 2025 and 2026, with net profit growth of 35% in 2025 and 24% in 2026 [7]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 656 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%, and a net profit of 55 million yuan, up 21.2% [4]. - The gross margin for 2024 was 41.3%, down 3.2 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to rising raw material costs [4]. - The company’s online sales grew over 17% year-on-year, with significant contributions from platforms like Douyin, where it achieved a GMV of 468 million yuan [4]. Product and Channel Development - The company has seen positive growth across all product categories, with compound oat products experiencing the fastest growth at 29% [4]. - Offline sales increased by 14% year-on-year, with snack wholesale channels growing nearly 50% [4]. - The company’s product structure is continuously upgrading, with successful launches in the oat + series and milk oat series, each exceeding 200 million yuan in sales [4]. Future Projections - The forecast for 2025-2027 indicates revenues of 2.277 billion yuan, 2.722 billion yuan, and 3.219 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding net profits of 180 million yuan, 224 million yuan, and 274 million yuan [6]. - The expected EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 0.81 yuan, 1.00 yuan, and 1.23 yuan, respectively, with P/E ratios decreasing from 26.37 to 17.36 over the same period [6][7].

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Core Viewpoint - The company reported strong revenue growth and profitability in 2024 and Q1 2025, driven by its core oat business and expansion into new retail channels [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 1.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.2%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 130 million yuan, up 15.4% [1]. - For Q1 2025, revenue reached 660 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.9%, with a net profit of 60 million yuan, increasing by 21.2% [1]. Product Performance - The company's main oat products, including pure oat flakes, compound oat flakes, and cold oat products, generated revenues of 710 million, 850 million, 150 million, 140 million, and 50 million yuan respectively, with growth rates of 9.6%, 28.8%, 24.1%, 23.9%, and 25.3% [2]. - The "Oat+" series and the classic milk oat series each surpassed 200 million yuan in sales, with the "Oat+" series growing over 20% and the milk oat series over 30% year-on-year [2]. Channel Development - The company emphasized the development of direct sales channels, achieving revenue of 830 million yuan from direct sales, a year-on-year increase of 31.0% [2]. - Online sales, particularly through traditional e-commerce and social e-commerce platforms like Douyin, saw significant growth, with Douyin's GMV reaching 470 million yuan, up 20.3% year-on-year [2]. Cost and Profitability - The gross margin for 2024 was 41.3%, a decrease of 3.2 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to rising raw material costs and low capacity utilization of new production facilities [3]. - The net profit margin for 2024 was 7.0%, down 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, but improved to 8.3% in Q1 2025, reflecting a 0.3 percentage point increase [3]. Strategic Expansion - The company is expanding its product range beyond oats, developing new products such as instant porridge, lotus root powder, sesame paste, and probiotic protein powder, while also pursuing strategic partnerships and acquisitions [3][4]. - The company is actively embracing new retail channels, including snack wholesale, Douyin e-commerce, and membership stores, leading to rapid growth [4]. Market Outlook - The company forecasts net profits of 180 million, 230 million, and 280 million yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding EPS of 0.81, 1.01, and 1.24 yuan [4]. - As a leading player in the oat industry, the company is expected to benefit from market expansion and increased concentration, with potential for profit improvement in the future [4].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The first quarter of 2025 showed a slight decline in the food and beverage index by 0.5%, ranking 13th among 28 sub-industries, underperforming the CSI 300 by approximately 0.1 percentage points. Other liquor categories (+2.2%), dairy products (+1.4%), and snacks (+1.4%) performed relatively well [10][12] - The food and beverage sector's revenue grew by 4.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, a slight decrease from 6.6% in Q4 2024. Profit increased by 0.3%, a significant improvement from the -13.0% in Q4 2024. The liquor segment saw a revenue growth of 1.7% in Q1 2025, slightly up from 1.2% in Q4 2024, indicating resilience in consumption during the Spring Festival [10][11] - The report highlights a divergence in performance within the liquor industry, with high-end liquor and leading real estate liquor brands maintaining stable performance, while some mid-range brands experienced significant declines. The report anticipates a gradual recovery in liquor consumption as economic policies take effect [10][11] Summary by Sections Weekly Insights - The report notes a pressured tone in Q1 results but indicates a month-on-month improvement. The food and beverage index's performance is under scrutiny, with specific attention to the liquor sector's resilience [10][12] Market Performance - The food and beverage sector underperformed the broader market, with a 0.5% decline in the index. The report identifies leading stocks and those that lagged behind, emphasizing the need for strategic focus on top-performing companies [10][12] Upstream Data - Some upstream raw material prices have decreased, with specific data on dairy and meat prices indicating fluctuations that could impact the overall cost structure for food and beverage companies [17][23] Liquor Industry News - Notable developments include the pre-sale of Moutai's 2025 Dragon Boat Festival gift box and the launch of new products by Qingdao Beer, reflecting ongoing innovation and market engagement within the liquor sector [41][42] Memorandum - The report includes a memorandum highlighting significant upcoming events, such as the unlocking of restricted shares for Angel Yeast on May 9, which could influence market dynamics [43]

Group 1: Company Performance Overview - The company focuses on a big product strategy, driving product upgrades through R&D, leading to record-high operating performance in 2024 [1] - In 2024, the net profit reached 133 million CNY, with a year-on-year growth of over 15% [2] - In Q1 2025, the net profit increased by 27.66% year-on-year, outpacing revenue growth [1] Group 2: Revenue Growth Drivers - Revenue growth in 2024 was primarily driven by traditional oat products and the launch of new products [2] - E-commerce sales showed significant growth in Q1, particularly from traditional e-commerce platforms, which have higher profitability compared to interest-based platforms [2] - The oat+ product line has maintained high growth rates, indicating strong market acceptance [4] Group 3: Cost Management and Expense Planning - The company aims to maintain a stable expense ratio while allowing total expenses to grow with sales scale [3] - There is a focus on optimizing expense efficiency through strategic adjustments [3] Group 4: Product Development and Market Strategy - Potential high-growth products include oat+ composite products, health-oriented products, and leisure-oriented oat products [4] - For 2025, the company plans to enhance its offline channel strategy by promoting new products in strong provinces and building distribution networks in weaker provinces [4] - The company expects increased revenue contribution from the acquisition of Desai Kanggu in 2025, despite initial challenges in production capacity [4]

Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.896 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.16%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 133 million yuan, up 15.4% year-on-year [1] - The company experienced a decline in gross margin due to high raw material costs and new factory production, with a gross margin of 37.37% in Q4 2024, down 8.29 percentage points year-on-year [2] - The company is focusing on optimizing product structure and diversifying channels, with significant growth in composite oats and other processed products [4] Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 463 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.04%, and a net profit of 25 million yuan, up 8.22% year-on-year [1] - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 656 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.93%, and a net profit of 55 million yuan, up 21.17% year-on-year [1] - The gross margin for Q1 2025 was 43.65%, a slight decrease of 0.05 percentage points year-on-year [2] Cost and Expense Management - The company adjusted its expense rhythm, resulting in a decrease in expense ratio to 31.89% in Q4 2024, down 11.21 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The selling expense ratio for Q4 2024 was 24.02%, down 12.33 percentage points year-on-year [3] - The net profit margin for Q1 2025 was 8.32%, an increase of 0.36 percentage points year-on-year [3] Product and Channel Strategy - The company is increasing its focus on composite oats and other deep-processed products, with revenue growth of nearly 30% for composite oats and over 170% for protein powder [4] - The company is expanding into new channels, with snack wholesale growth close to 50% and new retail channel GMV sales exceeding 100 million yuan, up 35% year-on-year [4] - The company anticipates improved profit elasticity due to a decrease in raw material prices and an increase in the use of new materials in Q2 [4] Future Outlook - The company projects revenues of 2.290 billion yuan, 2.741 billion yuan, and 3.309 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 20.78%, 19.69%, and 20.73% respectively [4] - Expected net profits for 2025-2027 are 177 million yuan, 220 million yuan, and 270 million yuan, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 33.17%, 24.23%, and 22.33% [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 22.13 yuan over the next six months [5]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 1.896 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 20.16%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 133 million yuan, up 15.36% year-on-year [1]. - The growth in revenue is driven by the rapid increase in sales of composite and cold oat products, with online sales channels growing over 17% and offline sales increasing by 14% [1][3]. - The company is expected to benefit from cost advantages as the price of Australian oats declines, enhancing profit margins [3]. Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company achieved a gross margin of 41.33%, a decrease of 3.22 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to rising oat prices and lower margins in online and new retail channels [2]. - The net profit margin for 2024 was 7.02%, down 0.30 percentage points year-on-year. However, in Q1 2025, the net profit margin improved to 8.28%, reflecting a positive trend [2]. - The company forecasts earnings per share (EPS) of 0.88, 1.21, and 1.52 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (PE) ratios of 21x, 15x, and 12x [3]. Revenue and Profit Growth Projections - The company anticipates a revenue growth rate of 18.14% for 2025, with net profit expected to increase by 47.82% [4]. - The projected revenue for 2025 is 2.24 billion yuan, with net profit reaching 197 million yuan [4]. Market Position and Competitive Advantage - The company has established itself as a leader in the oat industry, with strong performance in both traditional and new retail channels [1][3]. - The successful launch of new products, such as oatmeal porridge in Sam's Club, indicates a robust sales strategy and market penetration [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform" (Maintain) [1] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve steady revenue growth in 2024, with a projected revenue of 1.9 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.2%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be 130 million yuan, up 15.4% year-on-year [4][5] - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 660 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.9%, and a net profit of 50 million yuan, reflecting a growth of 21.2% year-on-year. The company maintains its profit forecasts for 2025-2026 and introduces a new forecast for 2027 [4][5] - The company is benefiting from both product and channel expansion, with a strong outlook for revenue growth and significant profit elasticity as cost advantages become more pronounced [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - In 2024, the company's revenue is expected to reach 1.9 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 20.2%. The net profit attributable to the parent company is projected at 130 million yuan, a 15.4% increase year-on-year [8] - The gross margin for 2024 is forecasted to be 41.3%, while the net margin is expected to be 7.0% [8][11] - The company anticipates net profits of 180 million yuan, 224 million yuan, and 264 million yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 35.4%, 24.1%, and 18.2% [4][8] Business Development - The company has seen a strong performance in its core oatmeal business, with pure oatmeal revenue of 710 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.6%. The composite oatmeal revenue reached 850 million yuan, up 28.8% year-on-year [5] - The company is actively expanding its new retail channels, with direct sales channel revenue growing by 31.0% year-on-year to 830 million yuan in 2024. The online sales through traditional e-commerce and social e-commerce are also on the rise [6] - The company is focusing on product innovation and structural adjustments to maintain high growth in its oatmeal segment, while also exploring new health-related products through both internal development and acquisitions [5][6]