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高端白酒格局生变?新禁酒令难撼贵州茅台“供不应求”基本盘

Group 1 - The revised regulation on public reception prohibits high-end dishes, cigarettes, and alcohol, which is considered the strictest "ban on alcohol" in history [1][2] - The previous ban on alcohol in 2012 led Guizhou Moutai to shift its consumer base from public consumption to private enterprises and the general public, reducing the proportion of public consumption from over 30% to 1% [3] - The new policy will have some impact on Guizhou Moutai, but it is expected to be less severe than the 2012 regulations [3] Group 2 - The white liquor industry has seen a decline in annual sales volume since 2015, with projections for 2024 indicating sales of 4.15 million kiloliters, less than half of the 2015 figures [4] - Despite the decline in overall consumption, the demand for high-quality liquor is increasing, which is favorable for high-end brands like Guizhou Moutai [4] - Guizhou Moutai's revenue and net profit have significantly increased over the past decade, with projected revenues of 174.144 billion yuan and net profits of 86.228 billion yuan in 2024, representing 5.2 times and 5.6 times the figures from 2015, respectively [6] - The company's gross profit margin has consistently remained above 90%, significantly higher than other companies in the industry [7] Group 3 - The current ban on alcohol is expected to have a limited impact on Guizhou Moutai, as it will accelerate the exit of companies heavily reliant on government consumption, leading to increased industry consolidation [9] - Guizhou Moutai's production capacity is constrained by geographical and biological factors, with a designed capacity of 46,412 tons per year, resulting in a supply-demand imbalance in the market [10]