Core Viewpoint - The report highlights that Yuandong Biopharmaceutical has received approval for new products, which are expected to drive growth through internationalization and innovation, maintaining a "buy" rating for the company [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 1.35 billion yuan (+20.82% year-on-year), with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 238 million yuan (+5.15%) and a net profit excluding non-recurring items of 175 million yuan (+10.90%). After excluding stock incentive expenses, the net profit increased by 13.47% year-on-year, and the net profit excluding non-recurring items rose by 22.87% [1] - For Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 306 million yuan (-2.97%) and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 61 million yuan (-19.22%), with a net profit excluding non-recurring items of 46 million yuan (-10.79%). The profit in Q1 2025 was under pressure due to stock incentive expenses [1] Business Segments Growth - The chemical preparations segment generated revenue of 1.077 billion yuan (+22.25%), the raw materials segment 121 million yuan (+28.65%), and the CMO/CDMO business 65 million yuan (+111.59%). However, technical services and transfers saw a decline in revenue of 63 million yuan (-42.81%) [2] - Domestic revenue reached 1.324 billion yuan (+20.04%), while overseas revenue was 25 million yuan (+84.66%). The growth in the chemical preparations segment was driven by both existing and newly approved products, with 13 high-end preparation products approved in 2024 [2] R&D and Innovation - The company invested approximately 290 million yuan in R&D in 2024, accounting for 21.31% of revenue, with 83 million yuan allocated to new drug development [3] - The company has a rich pipeline of products under development, including a diabetes drug that has reached Phase III clinical trials and several other innovative drugs that have received clinical trial approvals [3] Profit Forecast and Investment Rating - The profit forecast for 2025-2026 has been adjusted to 281 million yuan and 335 million yuan, respectively, with an expected profit of 401 million yuan in 2027. The corresponding PE ratios are 21, 18, and 15 times, indicating strong growth potential as new products are approved [3]
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