Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-05-02 09:48Core Viewpoint - The A-share pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector demonstrated resilience in 2024 despite a complex external environment, with innovative drugs entering a phase of realization and development progress catalyzing growth, unaffected by trade wars, positioning it as a key investment theme for 2025 [1][8]. Overall Performance - A-share pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies reported stable performance, with total revenue in 2024 reaching 2.47 trillion yuan, slightly down from 2.50 trillion yuan in 2023, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 140.26 billion yuan [2][3]. Revenue Breakdown - The overall sector had 499 companies, with a total revenue of 24,651.04 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 1.50%. The first quarter of 2025 saw total revenue of 6,037.04 billion yuan, down 6.14% year-on-year [3]. - Sub-sectors such as chemical pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical commerce, and medical devices achieved positive revenue growth in 2024, while only the medical services sector showed positive growth in Q1 2025 [4]. Individual Company Performance - Among the companies, 234 reported revenue growth in 2024, with 59 companies exceeding a 20% increase. In terms of net profit, 231 companies saw growth, with 140 exceeding 20% [5]. - Shanghai Pharmaceuticals achieved revenue of 275.25 billion yuan in 2024, up 5.75%, with a net profit of 4.55 billion yuan, a 20.82% increase. The company also reported a significant increase in R&D investment [5]. - Jiuzhoutong reported revenue of 151.81 billion yuan in 2024, a 1.11% increase, driven by stable growth in its pharmaceutical distribution business and rapid growth in emerging sectors [6]. Market Attention - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector has garnered significant market attention since April, with many companies receiving institutional research interest, particularly those involved in innovative drugs [7]. - Huadong Medicine's recent annual report and Q1 performance attracted considerable institutional investor interest, focusing on product development and future industry trends [7]. Investment Outlook - Analysts remain optimistic about innovative drugs, overseas expansion, and the clearing of procurement policies, suggesting that the sector is entering a growth phase with potential in insulin, orthopedics, and certain generic drug companies [8]. - The market is expected to see increased activity in mergers and acquisitions as the pharmaceutical market undergoes a phase of concentration [8].