Group 1 - The Shenwan Pharmaceutical Index declined by 5.61% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 Index which fell by 2.87%, ranking 22nd among 31 primary industry indices [1] - As of April 11, 2025, the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is 25.78 times, compared to 11.50 times for the CSI 300 Index, indicating a valuation premium of 124.23% for the pharmaceutical sector, which remains at a historical low [1] Group 2 - The recent changes in U.S. tariff policy, which exempt certain categories of goods from additional tariffs, are seen as a measure to ease U.S.-China trade tensions [2] - The exemption applies to all countries subject to "reciprocal tariffs," allowing products correctly classified under specified HTSUS numbers to benefit from a standard additional tariff of 10% instead of higher rates [2] Group 3 - The easing of tariff pressures is expected to benefit China's electronic and semiconductor supply chains, reflecting the strong competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of Chinese manufacturing [3] - The pharmaceutical industry in China also demonstrates similar supply chain capabilities, indicating a strong global reliance on China's pharmaceutical manufacturing, which reduces the likelihood of imposing high tariffs on drugs [3] Group 4 - The latest tariff policy significantly alleviates export chain pressures, with a focus on investment opportunities in the CXO, API, generic drugs, and medical device sectors [4] - Recommended companies include WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics, and others in the CXO chain, as well as Huahai Pharmaceutical and others in the API and generic drug sectors [4]
医药生物行业周报:关税政策悄然变化 中国医药制造不可或缺