Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8]. Core Views - The company reported a total revenue of 1.299 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 21.59%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 789 million yuan, down 29.57% year-on-year [2][6]. - The revenue decline is attributed to a high base effect from the previous year, particularly in the second quarter, where revenue dropped by 25% compared to the same period last year [12]. - The company has made strategic acquisitions, including REGEN, which is expected to enhance its position in the medical aesthetics market and contribute to future growth [12]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 and Q2 of 2025, the company's quarterly revenues were 660 million yuan and 640 million yuan, respectively, with declines of 18% and 25% [12]. - The sales of solution and gel products in the first half of 2025 were 740 million yuan and 490 million yuan, both showing a 24% decline year-on-year [12]. - The net profit for Q2 2025 was 350 million yuan, reflecting a 42% decrease, with a net profit margin of 54.4%, down 15.5 percentage points [12]. Strategic Initiatives - The acquisition of REGEN is expected to strengthen the company's market position in medical aesthetics, with products that complement existing offerings [12]. - The company aims to leverage its international expansion to drive additional revenue growth [12]. Earnings Forecast - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected to be 5.55 yuan, 6.48 yuan, and 7.46 yuan, respectively [12].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the cosmetics and medical beauty sector, highlighting strong growth potential and investment opportunities in the industry [14][19]. Core Insights - The cosmetics and medical beauty sector has shown resilience, outperforming the market during the week of August 29 to September 5, 2025, with the Shenwan Beauty Care Index declining only 0.8% [3][4]. - The transition to autumn skincare marks the beginning of a consumption peak for the sector, with significant sales events such as the Autumn Beauty Consumption Festival and Double 11 approaching, creating new investment opportunities [9][10]. - Major companies in the sector are optimistic about their performance in the second half of 2025, as indicated by a recent conference involving over ten beauty care companies [9]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The Shenwan Cosmetics Index remained stable, outperforming the Shenwan A Index by 1.4 percentage points, while the Shenwan Personal Care Index fell by 1.8%, underperforming the Shenwan A Index by 0.3 percentage points [3][4]. Key Company Reviews - **Mao Geping (1318HK)**: Reported a revenue of 2.59 billion yuan for H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 31%, with a net profit of 670 million yuan, up 36%. The color cosmetics segment saw a revenue of 1.42 billion yuan, while skincare generated 1.09 billion yuan, reflecting strong brand momentum [10][11]. - **Shangmei Co. (02145HK)**: Achieved a revenue of 4.108 billion yuan in H1 2025, a 17.3% increase, with a net profit of 556 million yuan, up 34.7%. The main brand, Han Shu, contributed significantly to growth, with a revenue of 3.344 billion yuan [16][17]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include Shangmei Co., Porlaia, and Shanghai Jahwa, which have strong brand matrices and relatively low PE multiples. Other notable mentions are Marubi Biological and Mao Geping, which are positioned well to benefit from the rise of domestic beauty brands [10][19]. - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong R&D capabilities and product pipelines, particularly in the upstream medical beauty segment, with a recommendation for Aimeike [10][19]. Market Trends - The report notes a significant increase in online sales, with H1 2025 online revenue for Mao Geping reaching 1.297 billion yuan, a 39% year-on-year increase, marking a shift in consumer purchasing behavior towards online platforms [12][18]. - The overall cosmetics retail market showed a 4.5% growth in July 2025, indicating a robust recovery in consumer spending [23][26]. Strategic Developments - Porlaia's investment in Huazhi Xiao reflects a strategic move to enhance its multi-brand strategy and capitalize on the influence of Gen Z consumers [28]. - The report highlights the competitive landscape, noting that domestic brands are increasingly capturing market share, with a notable shift in consumer perception from "value for money" to "quality choice" [32].

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector experienced a rise of 3.39% on September 5, with Ai Meike leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3812.51, up 1.24%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12590.56, up 3.89% [1] - Major stocks in the medical beauty sector showed varied performance, with Ai Meike closing at 190.83, up 3.67%, and Huaxi Biological closing at 57.14, up 3.23% [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector saw a net inflow of 36.38 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 44.71 million yuan [1] - The trading volume for Ai Meike was 45,900 hands, with a transaction amount of 858 million yuan [1] - The stock performance of other companies in the sector included *ST Meigu, which closed at 3.17, up 0.63%, and Jinbo Biological, which closed at 302.39, down 0.86% [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Weight" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [6][29]. Core Insights - The SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry underperformed the CSI 300 index, declining by 1.27% from August 22 to September 4, 2025, which is approximately 3.07 percentage points lower than the index [13][29]. - Most sub-sectors within the industry recorded negative returns during the same period, with the medical research outsourcing and chemical preparation sectors showing the highest gains of 12.17% and 5.45%, respectively. In contrast, the in vitro diagnostics and raw materials sectors experienced declines of 5.96% and 4.95% [16][19]. - Approximately 22% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns, while around 78% experienced negative returns during the reporting period [17][19]. - The overall price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry was approximately 55.41 times, with a relative PE ratio of 4.23 times compared to the CSI 300 index, indicating little change in industry valuation [20][29]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The SW pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry underperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 1.27% from August 22 to September 4, 2025 [13]. - Most sub-sectors recorded negative returns, with medical research outsourcing and chemical preparations leading in gains [16]. - About 22% of stocks in the industry had positive returns, while 78% had negative returns [17]. 2. Industry News - The National Healthcare Security Administration announced the list of drugs for the 2025 National Basic Medical Insurance, with 718 submissions and 535 passing the initial review [27]. - The report highlights the upcoming national medical insurance negotiations and the analysis of 25 traditional Chinese medicine products [27]. 3. Company Announcements - Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Group announced that its subsidiary received approval for a drug to pass the consistency evaluation for generic drugs [28]. 4. Industry Outlook - The report suggests focusing on investment opportunities in the innovative drug sector and related areas, including medical devices and traditional Chinese medicine [29][32].

Summary of Aimeike's Conference Call Company Overview - Aimeike has established a leading position in the niche market with its Hi-Tech series, particularly the neck wrinkle injection product [2][3] - The company has been continuously launching new indication products such as Panda Needle and Thai Bubble Needle to strengthen its technological and channel advantages [2] Core Insights and Arguments - **Performance Decline**: Since Q1 2023, Aimeike's growth rate has slowed down, and its valuation has decreased due to a lack of blockbuster new products, weak consumer demand, and increased competition from upstream products like hyaluronic acid, leading to over 20% declines in gel and solution products [2][4][5] - **Acquisition of Regen**: In March 2023, Aimeike acquired Regen, which is expected to enhance production capacity and expand international channels in the short term. Regen reported a revenue of 80 million RMB and a profit of 50 million RMB in 2023 [2][6][7] - **Product Capacity Expansion**: The acquisition is projected to increase the production capacity of S-FILM products by five times, driving rapid growth in product offerings [2][8] - **Market Trends**: The medical aesthetics market is expected to improve, with Aimeike's profits projected to be 1.72 billion RMB in 2025, a decline of about 10%, but expected to exceed 2 billion RMB in 2026 with a growth rate close to 20% [4][9] Future Development Outlook - **International Expansion**: Aimeike plans to leverage Regen's international production capacity and channels to launch existing products like Hightide and Bonida globally, marking a significant step towards internationalization [2][9] - **New Product Cycle**: Aimeike is entering a new product cycle, with botulinum products expected to be approved and sold in Q4 2023 or Q1 2024. Following a low performance in 2025 due to high base effects from 2024, a gradual improvement is anticipated in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, leading to steady growth starting in 2026 [9][10] - **Valuation Impact**: The integration of Regen is expected to influence Aimeike's valuation, with projected multiples of 30x in 2025 and around 25x in 2026, driven by core product fundamentals, R&D pipeline, and international acquisition synergies [4][10] Additional Important Points - **Market Competition**: The domestic market has over 80 approved hyaluronic acid products, intensifying competition in the regenerative materials market [5] - **Sales Channel Development**: Aimeike is working on reclaiming domestic distribution rights and has a sales network covering 4,000 to 5,000 institutions nationwide, with good growth momentum for SFE products in both domestic and international markets [8]

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Market Overview - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 1.3% on September 4, with Jinbo Biological leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3765.88, down 1.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12118.7, down 2.83% [1] Individual Stock Performance - ST Meigu closed at 3.15, with a slight increase of 0.32% and a trading volume of 95,700 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 30.34 million yuan [1] - Huaxi Biological closed at 55.35, down 0.66%, with a trading volume of 46,700 shares and a transaction value of 25.9 million yuan [1] - Aimeike closed at 184.07, down 1.83%, with a trading volume of 41,200 shares and a transaction value of 763 million yuan [1] - Jinbo Biological closed at 305.00, down 3.81%, with a trading volume of 9,732.97 shares and a transaction value of 301 million yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 58.64 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 24.48 million yuan [1] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with retail investors showing some interest despite the institutional outflow [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [5] Core Views - The company is experiencing a temporary decline in performance, with a significant drop in both revenue and profit in the first half of 2025. Revenue decreased by 21.59% year-on-year to 1.299 billion yuan, and net profit fell by 29.57% to 789 million yuan [1][2] - The acquisition of REGEN, a South Korean company, is expected to enhance the company's core competitiveness and facilitate its transition from a domestic market leader to a global industry participant [3][4] Financial Summary - **Revenue and Profit Forecasts**: - 2023A: Revenue of 2,869 million yuan, net profit of 1,858 million yuan - 2024A: Revenue of 3,026 million yuan, net profit of 1,958 million yuan - 2025E: Revenue of 2,740 million yuan, net profit of 1,794 million yuan - 2026E: Revenue of 3,343 million yuan, net profit of 2,180 million yuan - 2027E: Revenue of 3,811 million yuan, net profit of 2,488 million yuan [1][10] - **Growth Rates**: - Revenue growth rates: 48.0% (2023A), 5.4% (2024A), -9.4% (2025E), 22.0% (2026E), 14.0% (2027E) - Net profit growth rates: 47.1% (2023A), 5.3% (2024A), -8.3% (2025E), 21.5% (2026E), 14.1% (2027E) [1][10] - **Profitability Metrics**: - Gross margin for H1 2025 was 93.44%, down 1.48 percentage points year-on-year - Net profit margin for H1 2025 was 60.90%, down 6.78 percentage points year-on-year [2] - **Valuation Ratios**: - P/E ratios: 30.5 (2023A), 29.0 (2024A), 31.6 (2025E), 26.0 (2026E), 22.8 (2027E) - P/B ratios: 8.9 (2023A), 7.3 (2024A), 6.7 (2025E), 5.8 (2026E), 5.0 (2027E) [1][10] Strategic Initiatives - The company has made a strategic investment in the overseas market by acquiring 85% of REGEN for 190 million USD, which is expected to enhance its product offerings and market reach [3][4] - The core products from REGEN, AestheFill and PowerFill, are anticipated to complement the company's existing product lines and provide a broader range of solutions for customers [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company, Aimeike (300896), reported that as of August 29, 2025, the number of shareholders reached 55,078 [1] Summary by Relevant Categories - **Shareholder Information** - As of August 29, 2025, the total number of shareholders is 55,078 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The performance of listed medical beauty companies in China shows significant divergence in the first half of 2025, with major players in the hyaluronic acid market facing growth bottlenecks, while companies in the recombinant collagen segment are experiencing substantial growth [1][2][7]. Group 1: Performance of Major Companies - Huaxi Biological reported revenue of 2.261 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 19.57%, and a net profit of 221 million yuan, down 35.38% [1][2]. - Haohai Biological achieved revenue of 1.304 billion yuan, a decrease of 7.12%, with a net profit of 211 million yuan, down 10.29% [1][2]. - Aimeike's revenue was 1.299 billion yuan, down 21.59%, with a net profit of 789 million yuan, a decline of 29.57% [1][2]. - In contrast, Jinbo Biological, the first stock of recombinant collagen on the Beijing Stock Exchange, reported revenue of 859 million yuan, an increase of 42.43%, and a net profit of 392 million yuan, up 26.65% [1][2]. - Giant Biological's revenue reached 3.113 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.66%, with a net profit of 1.182 billion yuan, up 20.23% [1][2]. Group 2: Market Trends and Competition - The medical beauty market in China has seen rapid growth, with the market size increasing from 99.3 billion yuan in 2017 to 189.2 billion yuan in 2021, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 17.5% [4]. - The competition in the hyaluronic acid sector has intensified, leading to price reductions and impacting the performance of leading companies [4][6]. - The demand for aesthetic products is evolving, with a shift towards user-oriented solutions and a growing emphasis on product innovation and technology [3][7]. Group 3: Strategic Adjustments and Innovations - Huaxi Biological is shifting its marketing strategy to focus on brand building and consumer engagement through platforms like Xiaohongshu and WeChat, moving away from price-driven promotions [5]. - Haohai Biological is also adapting its product offerings, with new high-end hyaluronic acid products showing promising market performance [6]. - The recombinant collagen market is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting it will reach 585.7 billion yuan by 2025, driven by new product launches and market expansion [8][9]. Group 4: Regulatory and International Expansion - The medical beauty industry is witnessing an increase in compliant products, with several companies obtaining third-class medical device registration certificates, enhancing market offerings [10][11]. - Companies like Huaxi Biological and Haohai Biological are actively pursuing international markets, with Huaxi reporting significant revenue from overseas operations [11][12]. - Aimeike's acquisition of a majority stake in a South Korean company highlights the trend of domestic firms expanding their global footprint [12].