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生物股份(600201):行业竞争加剧 创新驱动厚积薄发

Core Viewpoint - The company faced significant challenges in 2024 due to a deep adjustment in the breeding industry, leading to a decline in both revenue and profit, prompting a strategic shift to maintain market share [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved revenue of 1.255 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.45%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 109 million yuan, down 61.57% [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of 352 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.06%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 76 million yuan, a decrease of 27.57% [1]. Group 2: Industry Dynamics - The breeding industry is experiencing a downturn, with strong cost-cutting demands from downstream customers, leading to intensified competition in the animal health sector and a decline in product prices [1][2]. - The company’s core product, the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, maintains a stable market share but faces pricing pressures [2]. Group 3: Product Performance - The swine vaccine segment is under pressure due to intense competition, although the company saw a significant year-on-year sales increase of 52.17% for the pig circovirus vaccine, despite facing price challenges [2]. - The ruminant vaccine segment showed resilience even in a sluggish breeding market, while the company has a competitive advantage in brucellosis prevention with a diverse product range [2]. Group 4: Research and Development - The company invested 179 million yuan in R&D in 2024, accounting for 14.25% of its revenue, achieving significant breakthroughs in non-epidemic vaccine development [3]. - The company received four new veterinary drug registration certificates and production approvals in 2024, bolstering its product pipeline for long-term growth [3]. Group 5: Earnings Forecast - The expected EPS for 2025-2027 is projected to be 0.23 yuan, 0.28 yuan, and 0.33 yuan, with corresponding dynamic PE ratios of 30, 25, and 21 times, respectively, maintaining a "hold" rating [3].