Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the cosmetics and medical beauty sector, particularly highlighting companies like Shiseido and Up Beauty for their strong performance and growth potential [12][14]. Core Insights - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector underperformed the market during the week of August 1 to August 8, 2025, with the Shenwan Beauty Care Index growing by 1.7%, which is lower than the overall market performance [5][6]. - There is a notable divergence in the performance of domestic beauty brands in July, with strong growth observed in skincare brands like Han Shu and Marubi, while color cosmetics lagged due to weather and promotional timing [11][12]. - Up Beauty's H1 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with revenue projected between 4.09 to 4.11 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.8% to 17.3% [12][13]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The Shenwan Cosmetics Index increased by 1.3%, underperforming the Shenwan A Index by 0.6 percentage points, while the Shenwan Personal Care Index rose by 4.2%, outperforming the Shenwan A Index by 2.3 percentage points [5][6]. - The top-performing stocks in the sector included Up Beauty (+18.4%), Reliable Shares (+13.7%), and Lafang Home (+11.3%) [7]. Key Company Updates - Up Beauty's H1 2025 earnings report indicated a significant profit increase, with net profit margins improving due to optimized channel structures and a higher proportion of high-margin brands [12][13]. - Shiseido reported a 7.6% decline in sales for H1 2025, marking the largest drop in five years, with a notable decrease in the Chinese market [24]. E-commerce Insights - In July 2025, domestic beauty brands showed varied performance on major e-commerce platforms, with Han Shu achieving a 58% increase in GMV on Douyin, while color cosmetics faced challenges [20][21]. - The overall retail sales of cosmetics in June 2025 saw a decline of 2.3%, attributed to the pre-promotion of the 618 shopping festival [21][24]. Market Trends - The report highlights a shift in market dynamics, with domestic brands gaining market share against international competitors, particularly in the skincare segment [34][35]. - The Chinese skincare market is projected to reach 271.2 billion yuan in 2024, despite a 3.7% decline in growth [34][35].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the rapid growth and upcoming IPO plans of the brand "Zhanjia," which specializes in fragrance laundry detergents and has gained popularity through celebrity marketing and concept promotion [2][4] - The parent company, Ruoyuchen, is planning to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its capital strength, competitiveness, and international brand image [2][4] Group 2 - Ruoyuchen, established in 2011, has evolved from a single e-commerce operation model to a leading third-party e-commerce service provider in China, expanding into various categories including beauty and health products [4][5] - The company experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50.49% in revenue from 2015 to 2019, but faced declining growth rates in revenue and net profit since 2016, prompting a shift towards brand management and self-owned brand incubation [4][5] Group 3 - In 2024, Ruoyuchen reported revenue of 1.766 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.26%, with net profit rising 94.58% to 106 million yuan [5] - The revenue contribution from the third-party operation business decreased to approximately 764 million yuan, accounting for 43.25% of total revenue, down from 68.98% in 2022 [5] - Conversely, the brand management business generated around 500 million yuan in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 212.24%, raising its contribution to 28.38% [5][6] Group 4 - The self-owned brand "Zhanjia" achieved revenue of 484 million yuan, increasing its share from 18.65% to 27.42% [6] - Zhanjia's strategic product, fragrance laundry detergent, quickly gained traction, achieving over 100 million yuan in sales within months of launch, and ranked first in Tmall's new brand sales during the "Double Eleven" shopping festival [8][10] Group 5 - Despite high sales, Zhanjia has faced criticism regarding product quality and effectiveness, with consumers expressing dissatisfaction over design flaws and fragrance longevity [9] - The company has emphasized its commitment to quality by partnering with top manufacturers and sourcing high-quality raw materials globally [9]

据悉，本次上市新规主要体现在首次公开招股发售及定价机制，以及公开市场规定两个方面。 其中，首次公开招股发售及定价机制方面，新规允许IPO建簿配售部分的最低分配比例从50%下调至 40%。新上市申请人可选用机制A或机制B，机制A是将现行分配及回补机制进行调整，机制A下分配至 公开认购部分的最大回拨百分比由原建议的20%上调至35%；机制B是引入新的机制选项，要求发行人 事先选定一个分配至公开认购部分的比例，下限为发售股份的10%（上限为60%），并无回补机制，机 制B下分配至公开认购部分的最大百分比由原建议的50%上调至60%。 与此同时，港交所修订了初始公众持股量，并引入新的初始自由流通量要求。 从时间上看，《上市规则》的新规定将于2025年8月4日生效。8月5日，即新规生效的第二天，若羽臣就 发布公告称，正在筹划发行境外上市外资股（H股）股票并申请在香港联交所主板挂牌上市。 若羽臣表示，此举是为进一步提高资本实力和综合竞争力，提升国际化品牌形象，增强境外融资能力， 且符合公司总体发展战略及运营需要。 (文/解红娟 编辑/张广凯） A+H股上市制度生效后，若羽臣争饮"头啖汤"。 8月1日，香港交易所全资附属公 ...

Group 1 - Company is planning to issue H-shares and apply for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, viewing this as a key step in its globalization strategy [1] - The H-share listing is expected to enhance the company's international perspective and resource integration, benefiting its global business expansion [1] - The Hong Kong market offers preferential treatment for A+H company listings, providing a more convenient pathway for the company [1] Group 2 - The company aims to focus on the Southeast Asian market, particularly with its own brand, Zhenjia, which is expected to grow due to a compound annual growth rate of at least 5% in the cleaning products sector [2][10] - In Southeast Asia, the laundry products segment is projected to reach a market size of $10 billion in 2024, accounting for 52% of the cleaning products market [10] - The household cleaning market is expected to reach $4 billion, representing 20% of the total cleaning products market, indicating significant growth potential [10] Group 3 - The company has seen a decline in its agency operation business, while its brand management and own brand businesses have experienced substantial growth [5] - In 2024, the brand management business generated revenue of 501 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 212.24%, and accounted for 28.38% of total revenue [5][6] - The own brand business also achieved revenue of 501 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 90.28%, making up 28.37% of total revenue [5][6] Group 4 - The company reported a total revenue of approximately 1.77 billion yuan in 2024, a 29.26% increase from the previous year [6] - The agency operation business generated revenue of 764 million yuan, down 18.95%, and accounted for 43.25% of total revenue [6] - The company anticipates a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, projected between 63 million and 78 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 61.81% to 100.33% [6] Group 5 - The company has established deep collaborations with over 100 well-known international and domestic brands in various sectors, including health, beauty, and food [7] - For instance, Bayer's product sales increased by 283% in 2024, with significant growth across various online platforms [7] Group 6 - The own brand LYCOCELLE Zhenjia achieved revenue of 480 million yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 90.09%, and has seen sales double across multiple channels [9] - The own health brand FineNutri, launched in September 2024, generated revenue of 12.12 million yuan, with strong performance on the Tmall platform [9]

Core Viewpoint - The company RYUCHEN plans to issue H-shares and apply for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its capital strength, competitiveness, and international brand image [1][4] Group 1: H-share Listing Plans - RYUCHEN is in discussions with intermediaries regarding the issuance of H-shares, with details yet to be finalized [1] - If successful, RYUCHEN could become the first operating company to achieve an "A+H" share structure [1] - The CEO of iiMedia Consulting, Zhang Yi, noted that listing H-shares can optimize the shareholder structure by attracting more international institutional investors [1][3] Group 2: Financial Performance - RYUCHEN's stock price reached a high of 64.68 CNY per share in 2025, with a market capitalization exceeding 14 billion CNY, but has recently declined to 53.79 CNY per share, with a market cap of 11.76 billion CNY [1] - The rolling P/E ratio stands at 107.23, significantly higher than the Shenzhen A-share average of 27.54 [1] - In 2024, RYUCHEN's revenue grew by 29% to 1.766 billion CNY, with net profit increasing by 95% to surpass 100 million CNY [5] Group 3: Business Expansion and Strategy - RYUCHEN's primary business is e-commerce operations, but it has expanded into brand management and has developed its own brands, including ZHENJIA and FICUI [5] - The company aims to leverage its global strategy to enhance international influence and integrate global resources [4][6] - RYUCHEN plans to prioritize its own brand ZHENJIA for international expansion, focusing on the Southeast Asian market [6] Group 4: Market Conditions and Regulatory Environment - The recent policy changes in the capital market, including relaxed listing conditions for A+H share companies, have created a favorable environment for RYUCHEN's plans [7][8] - The company acknowledges that the international capital market has stricter requirements for information disclosure and corporate governance, which may increase compliance costs [9]

Group 1 - The article highlights the top 20 stocks with significant capital inflow as of August 7, with Lixun Precision leading at 447 million yuan [1] - Other notable stocks include Huasheng Tiancheng with 345 million yuan and Yingfangwei with 322 million yuan, indicating strong investor interest in these companies [1] - The list also features companies like GoerTek, Jishi Media, and Silan Microelectronics, each attracting over 200 million yuan in capital inflow, suggesting a trend in the technology and electronics sectors [1] Group 2 - The total capital inflow for the top 20 stocks amounts to significant sums, reflecting a robust market sentiment and potential investment opportunities [1] - Companies such as BYD and Yunda Holdings, with inflows of 137 million yuan each, indicate a diverse range of sectors attracting investor attention [1] - The data suggests a concentrated interest in technology and innovation-driven companies, which may signal future growth potential in these industries [1]

Core Viewpoint - Ruoyuchen is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its global strategy, aiming to enhance its international presence and competitiveness in brand expansion and supply chain globalization [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Ruoyuchen, established in 2011, is a global consumer brand digital management company primarily engaged in brand operation [1]. - The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2020, becoming the first listed company in the brand operation sector [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2021, Ruoyuchen reported revenue of 1.288 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.44%, but net profit fell by 67.02% to 29.2 million yuan [1]. - In 2022, revenue decreased to 1.217 billion yuan, down 5.55%, while net profit increased by 15.55% to 33.74 million yuan [1]. - In 2024, Ruoyuchen's revenue and net profit grew by 29.26% and 94.58%, respectively, driven by the performance of its own brands [2]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Ruoyuchen launched its own brand "Zhanjia" in 2022, focusing on the "special care for special clothes" concept, with a strategic product, fragrance laundry liquid, achieving over 100 million yuan in sales within months [2]. - The revenue from Ruoyuchen's own brands increased by 90.28% in 2024, accounting for 28.37% of total revenue [2]. - The company plans to continue building a multi-brand matrix and deepen its ecological layout in the industry [3]. Group 4: Market Context - Other beauty brand operators are also facing challenges, with competitors like Liren Lizhuang experiencing continuous losses and Baozun e-commerce hitting growth bottlenecks [2]. - The decline in e-commerce growth has prompted brands to seek new growth avenues [2].

Core Viewpoint - Ruoyu Chen is planning to issue H-shares and apply for listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to enhance its global strategy and capitalize on international capital integration [3][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - Ruoyu Chen, established in 2011, focuses on digital management of global consumer brands and primarily operates as a brand agency [3]. - The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2020, becoming the first listed brand agency on the main board [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2021, Ruoyu Chen reported revenue of 1.288 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.44%, but net profit fell by 67.02% to 29.2 million yuan [3]. - In 2022, revenue decreased to 1.217 billion yuan, down 5.55%, while net profit increased by 15.55% to 33.74 million yuan [3]. - For 2024, Ruoyu Chen's revenue and net profit grew by 29.26% and 94.58%, respectively [5]. Group 3: Business Transformation - The company has initiated a transformation by launching its own brand, Zhanjia, in 2022, with a focus on household cleaning and health products [4]. - Zhanjia's strategic product, a scented laundry detergent, achieved sales exceeding 100 million yuan within months of launch [4]. - By 2024, revenue from Ruoyu Chen's own brands increased by 90.28%, accounting for 28.37% of total revenue [5]. Group 4: Market Challenges - The decline in e-commerce growth has affected Ruoyu Chen and other brand agencies, necessitating a search for new growth avenues [4]. - The agency business continued to decline, with revenue from this segment falling by 18.95% to 764 million yuan in 2024 [5]. Group 5: Future Strategy - Ruoyu Chen plans to continue building a multi-brand matrix and deepen its ecological layout across the industry [5]. - The upcoming Hong Kong listing is seen as a crucial step to secure funding for global expansion and brand incubation [5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The company has initiated a plan for H-share listing to accelerate global expansion and enhance capital internationalization, aiming to strengthen capital strength and competitiveness while building an international brand image [7] - The company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth, with projected total revenue reaching 3,014 million yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth rate of 70.7% [6] - The company’s net profit is forecasted to be 180 million yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 70.6% [6] - The company is focusing on the Southeast Asian market, where the cleaning products sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of no less than 5% [7] - The company’s new brands, VitaOcean and Nuibay, are anticipated to open new growth avenues in the high-end health supplement and affordable ingredient markets, respectively [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue for 2024 is projected at 1,766 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 29.3% [6] - The company’s gross profit margin is expected to be 49.4% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 14.3% [6] - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to be 0.82 yuan in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 59 [6]

Group 1 - The company is planning to issue H-shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its capital strength and international brand image [1][2] - The H-share listing is still in the planning stage, with details yet to be finalized, and will not change the control of the company [1] - As of the announcement date, the company is in discussions with relevant intermediaries regarding the H-share issuance and listing [1] Group 2 - The company reported a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, expecting between 63 million to 78 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 61.81% to 100.33% [1] - The company achieved a revenue of approximately 5.74 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 54.16% [2] - For the year 2024, the company reported a revenue of approximately 17.66 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 29.26% [2]