Market Overview - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 0.93% on November 7, with Ai Meike leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, down 0.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, down 0.36% [1] Stock Performance - The closing prices and performance of key stocks in the medical beauty sector are as follows: - *ST Meigu: Closed at 4.02, up 1.77% with a trading volume of 143,600 shares and a turnover of 57.01 million yuan [1] - Jinbo Biological: Closed at 234.00, up 0.02% with a trading volume of 7,738.5 shares and a turnover of 1.83 billion yuan [1] - Huaxi Biological: Closed at 49.78, down 0.04% with a trading volume of 17,300 shares and a turnover of 86.15 million yuan [1] - Ai Meike: Closed at 149.16, down 1.87% with a trading volume of 30,900 shares and a turnover of 465 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 46.6453 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 34.3979 million yuan [1] - The capital flow for key stocks is as follows: - *ST Meigu: Net outflow of 2.6832 million yuan, down 4.71% [2] - Huaxi Biological: Net outflow of 3.3342 million yuan, down 3.87% [2] - Ai Meike: Net outflow of 40.6279 million yuan, down 8.74% [2]

Core Insights - The China Securities Index Co., Ltd. will officially launch the China Securities Innovation Drug Index and the China Securities Medical Device Index on November 7, providing richer investment targets for the market [1] Group 1: Innovation Drug Index - The China Securities Innovation Drug Index selects listed companies involved in innovative drug research and development, as well as those providing drug research, development, and production services from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [4] - A total of 50 constituent stocks have been included in the index, such as BeiGene, Boli Tianheng, Kanglong Chemical, and Zhifei Biological [4] - The innovative drug sector has attracted significant investor attention this year, with China's innovative drug pipeline and clinical trial projects ranking among the top globally [4] Group 2: Medical Device Index - The China Securities Medical Device Index selects listed companies that provide medical devices, consumables, and in vitro diagnostic products and services from the Sci-Tech Innovation Board and the Growth Enterprise Market [4] - 50 constituent stocks have been included in this index, including Mindray Medical, United Imaging, New Industry, and Aimeike [4] - The domestic medical device industry is experiencing rapid development, with a positive outlook on innovation-driven import substitution and global expansion [5]

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector increased by 0.18% on November 6, with *ST Meigu leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4007.76, up 0.97%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13452.42, up 1.73% [1] - The trading volume and turnover for *ST Meigu were 137,900 hands and 53.13 million yuan, respectively, with a price increase of 3.95% [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector experienced a net outflow of 34.96 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 36.62 million yuan [1] - Individual stock performances included *ST Meigu with a 3.95% increase, Aimeike with a 0.38% increase, Huaxi Biological with a 0.52% decrease, and Jinbo Biological with a 2.54% decrease [1] - The net fund flow for *ST Meigu was -3.52 million yuan, indicating a decrease of 6.63% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the terminal prices of the company's products are influenced by multiple factors, including downstream channel competition and consumer demand [1] - For the period from January to September 2025, the company's comprehensive gross profit margin is reported at 93.36%, a decrease from 94.80% in the same period last year [1] - The company's ex-factory prices have remained relatively stable despite the changes in gross profit margin [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the industry, with a focus on new consumption sectors such as beauty care, IP derivatives, and gold jewelry [5][32]. Core Insights - The report highlights the recent tax policy changes regarding gold, which exempts value-added tax for standard gold transactions, potentially boosting market activity [3][22]. - The beauty care sector shows mixed performance, with some companies reporting significant revenue growth while others face declines [4][25]. - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic brands in the beauty market, with notable rankings in the Douyin beauty list indicating a shift towards local products [22][23]. Market Performance - During the week of October 27 to October 31, 2025, the retail trade, social services, and beauty care sectors experienced changes of +1.63%, +0.45%, and -2.21% respectively, ranking 8th, 17th, and 30th among 31 primary industries [13][15]. - The cosmetics sector faced a decline of -2.57%, while segments like trade and e-commerce performed well with increases of +3.44% and +2.97% [15][18]. Key Company Announcements - Shanghai Jahwa reported a revenue of 4.961 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 10.8%, with a net profit growth of 149.1% [25]. - Proya Cosmetics achieved a revenue of 7.098 billion yuan, reflecting a modest growth of 1.89% [25]. - The opening of Pop Mart's first store in the Middle East marks a significant expansion for the brand [29]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Shiseido, Giant Bio, Marubi, Runben, Proya, Chaohongji, and Furuida as potential investment targets within the recommended sectors [5][32].

Group 1 - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 2.68% on November 4, with Jinbo Biological leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3960.19, down 0.41%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13175.22, down 1.71% [1] - Major stocks in the medical beauty sector showed varied performance, with *ST Meigu closing at 3.74 (+0.27%), Huaxi Biological at 52.05 (-2.01%), Aimeike at 151.92 (-3.46%), and Jinbo Biological at 243.02 (-4.84%) [1] Group 2 - The medical beauty sector saw a net outflow of 101 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors had a net inflow of 79.55 million yuan [1] - The trading volume and turnover for key stocks included *ST Meigu with 140,600 shares traded and a turnover of 53.3 million yuan, Huaxi Biological with 29,200 shares and 153 million yuan, Aimeike with 43,500 shares and 669 million yuan, and Jinbo Biological with 15,400 shares and 378 million yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - The company is currently awaiting approval for its botulinum toxin project, with the timeline for registration and results dependent on the National Medical Products Administration's review process [2]. Group 1: Project Status - The botulinum toxin project is in the queue for review and approval [2]. - The company confirms that its ongoing research projects are progressing normally [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - The company reported a 40% decline in profits for the third quarter [2]. - There are inquiries regarding the progress of new product development and the potential for reversing the profit decline [2].

Core Insights - The performance of the new consumption sector shows significant divergence, with companies like Pop Mart achieving impressive growth, while the capital market reacts with valuation adjustments [1] - The pet economy continues to attract capital attention, with companies like Zhongchong and Guai Bao Pet reporting steady growth, yet facing valuation declines [1] - The beauty economy, represented by companies like Aimeike and Huaxi Biological, is experiencing notable declines in performance [1] IP Economy Performance - Pop Mart reported a substantial revenue increase of 245%-250% year-on-year for Q3 2025, continuing its high growth trend from the first half of the year [2] - In the Chinese market, revenue grew by 185%-190%, with online channels surging by 300%-305% and offline channels by 130%-135% [2] - Overseas revenue skyrocketed by 365%-370%, with the Americas showing an extraordinary growth of 1265%-1270% [2] - Light Media also saw significant growth, with Q3 revenue reaching 3.616 billion yuan, a 150.81% increase, and net profit soaring by 406.78% [2][3] Pet Economy Trends - Zhongchong reported Q3 revenue of 3.860 billion yuan, up 21.05%, and net profit of 333 million yuan, up 18.21% [4] - Guai Bao Pet achieved Q3 revenue of 4.737 billion yuan, a 29.03% increase, with net profit growing by 9.05% [4] - Despite high market demand, the pet economy faces challenges from homogenization and increased competition [5] Beauty Economy Challenges - Aimeike's Q3 revenue fell by 21.49% to 1.865 billion yuan, with net profit down 31.05% [6] - Huaxi Biological reported a revenue decline of 18.36% to 3.163 billion yuan, with net profit decreasing by 30.29% [6] - Beitaini's revenue dropped by 13.78% to 3.464 billion yuan, with net profit down 34.45% [6] - The medical beauty industry is undergoing a strategic transformation, with a focus on high-end markets and new materials gaining attention [6][7]

Market Overview - The medical beauty sector experienced a decline of 1.4% on November 3, with Ai Meike leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3976.52, up 0.55%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, up 0.19% [1] Individual Stock Performance - *ST Meigu (000615) closed at 3.73, with an increase of 4.19% and a trading volume of 150,000 shares, totaling a transaction value of 5.5589 million yuan [1] - Jinbo Biological (920982) closed at 255.37, up 1.63%, with a trading volume of 15,700 shares and a transaction value of 403 million yuan [1] - Huaxi Biological (688363) closed at 53.12, down 1.61%, with a trading volume of 29,400 shares and a transaction value of 156 million yuan [1] - Ai Meike (300896) closed at 157.37, down 1.70%, with a trading volume of 33,400 shares and a transaction value of 5.271 billion yuan [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The medical beauty sector saw a net inflow of 2.7789 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 3.33256 million yuan [1] - Main funds for *ST Meigu showed a net inflow of 6.9892 million yuan, while retail investors had a net outflow of 652.99 thousand yuan [2] - Ai Meike had a net inflow of 1.4812 million yuan from main funds, but a net outflow of 1.89798 million yuan from retail investors [2] - Huaxi Biological experienced a net outflow of 5.6915 million yuan from main funds and a net outflow of 781.58 thousand yuan from retail investors [2]

Summary of Imeik Technology Development Co Ltd Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Imeik Technology Development Co Ltd (300896.SZ) - **Industry**: China Healthcare - **Current Stock Price**: Rmb163.54 (as of October 28, 2025) - **Market Capitalization**: Rmb49,485.9 million - **52-Week Price Range**: Rmb248.00 - 158.87 - **Stock Rating**: Equal-weight - **Price Target**: Rmb160.00, indicating a downside of 2% from the current price [4][66] Financial Performance - **3Q25 Revenue**: Rmb566 million, representing a decline of 21.3% year-over-year and 11.0% quarter-over-quarter, which missed the consensus estimate by 15% [7] - **Recurring Profit**: Rmb255 million, down 42.4% year-over-year, with a recurring net margin of 45%, down 16.5 percentage points year-over-year [7] - **Gross Profit Margin (GPM)**: Fell by 2 percentage points year-over-year [7] - **Expenses**: Selling, General & Administrative (G&A) and R&D expense ratios rose approximately 6 percentage points year-over-year, indicating potential organizational restructuring and operating de-leverage [7] Future Outlook - **Key Focus**: Monitoring for new blockbuster product launches and further business development efforts to maintain competitive advantages and revitalize channel strength [7] - **Earnings Per Share (EPS) Estimates**: - 2025: Rmb5.65 - 2026: Rmb6.51 - 2027: Rmb7.45 [4] Valuation and Risks - **Valuation Methodology**: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model with a Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of 9.5% and a terminal growth rate of 3.0% [8] - **Risks to Upside**: - Steeper-than-expected recovery in key product sales - Accretive mergers and acquisitions [9] - **Risks to Downside**: - Softer-than-expected sales recovery due to macroeconomic challenges - Margin erosion from competition or regulatory interventions - Potential pipeline failures [9] Industry Context - **Industry View**: Attractive, indicating a positive outlook for the healthcare sector in China [4][66] - **Peer Performance**: Noted ongoing softness in the industry, with competitors like Huadong Medicine reporting a domestic aesthetic growth decline of 26% year-over-year in 3Q25 [7] Additional Insights - **Average Daily Trading Value**: Rmb644 million, indicating active trading [4] - **Free Cash Flow Yield Ratio**: Expected to improve from 2.9% in 2025 to 4.1% by 2027 [4] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting the financial performance, future outlook, valuation methodology, and industry context for Imeik Technology Development Co Ltd.