首创证券：“质价比”消费和“情绪”消费需求并存 纺织制造龙头壁垒深厚

Core Viewpoint - The report from 首创证券 emphasizes the need to focus on two investment themes in the brand apparel sector amidst a backdrop of consumption structure upgrades and economic pressures, highlighting the importance of companies that meet "quality-price ratio" consumer demands and those aligned with "emotional" consumption trends [1] Group 1: Market Overview - The textile and apparel sector has outperformed the market, with a 5.5% increase since the beginning of the year, surpassing the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index by 7.3 percentage points [1] - As of June 13, the price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) for the textile and apparel sector stands at 25.54, slightly above the historical average since January 2020 [1] - The apparel and home textile segment has a TTM price-to-earnings ratio of 26.54, slightly below its historical average, while the textile manufacturing segment has a TTM price-to-earnings ratio of 20.12, which is below its historical average [1] Group 2: Textile Manufacturing Insights - Raw material prices for cotton and chemical fibers are at historical lows, improving cost conditions for textile companies, although upstream pricing remains under pressure [2] - Domestic demand is benefiting from national subsidies and new consumption trends, leading to steady growth in domestic sales [2] - The textile manufacturing sector faces fluctuating export data due to tariff negotiations, but U.S. demand remains resilient, and the competitive landscape varies among brands [2] - Long-term, Southeast Asia is expected to absorb the textile supply chain from China, with leading textile manufacturers having established significant barriers in terms of delivery, customer relationships, and responsiveness [2] Group 3: Brand Apparel Trends - As income levels rise, domestic consumers are expected to increasingly seek out spiritual and emotional consumption, despite economic pressures and low consumer confidence [3] - The coexistence of "quality-price ratio" and "emotional" consumption demands is noted, with outlet stores thriving on the "big brand + small price" model, showcasing resilience during economic cycles [3] - The IP derivative products sector reflects "emotional" consumption trends, with rapid growth in China and Southeast Asia, indicating significant future potential as the industry is still in its early development stages [3] - The outdoor sports sector is showing high growth potential, evolving towards specialization and segmentation, with leading companies expanding their brand portfolios [3]