华熙生物炮轰券商研报风波：西部证券涉事报告离奇“消失”，九家遭点名券商又为何集体沉默？

Core Viewpoint - The leading domestic hyaluronic acid company, Huaxi Biological, has publicly criticized 10 research reports from 9 securities firms for containing misleading statements, highlighting the competitive dynamics between hyaluronic acid and recombinant collagen products [1][2][3] Group 1: Criticism of Research Reports - Huaxi Biological published a nearly 5000-word article accusing the reports of creating inflated expectations around recombinant collagen products at the expense of the hyaluronic acid industry [2][3] - The criticized reports include those from major firms such as Huatai Securities, Ping An Securities, and Western Securities, with specific claims of bias and contradictions in their analyses [3][5][12] - Some reports have been reportedly deleted, particularly the one from Western Securities, raising questions about the integrity of the research [5][22] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Product Comparison - The reports discussed the advantages and disadvantages of hyaluronic acid and recombinant collagen, with some showing a preference for collagen, which has led to concerns about the objectivity of the analyses [7][16] - Huaxi Biological's core product is hyaluronic acid, while the competitor, Juzhi Biological, focuses on recombinant collagen, both of which are used in medical and cosmetic applications [3][19] - The market for recombinant collagen is expected to grow rapidly, potentially surpassing that of hyaluronic acid, due to its higher technical barriers and product characteristics [20][19] Group 3: Analyst Reactions and Industry Implications - The incident has sparked discussions among analysts, with some suggesting that securities firms may feel pressured to remain silent due to their weaker position against prominent companies like Huaxi Biological [23][22] - Analysts have noted that while both products have their merits, the technical complexity of recombinant collagen is higher than that of hyaluronic acid, reflecting broader trends in consumer preferences [23][20] - Despite the criticism, several securities firms continue to issue positive ratings for Huaxi Biological, indicating a complex relationship between market perception and research integrity [22][19]