药明康德上半年净利增超101%，CXO板块迎估值修复

Core Viewpoint - The pharmaceutical sector is experiencing a positive shift from innovative drugs to the upstream and downstream of the industry chain, with significant growth in the CXO (Contract Research and Manufacturing Organization) segment driven by increased clinical research funding and supportive policies [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Performance - WuXi AppTec (药明康德) reported a revenue of 20.799 billion yuan for the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 20.64%, and a net profit of 8.561 billion yuan, up 101.92% [1]. - The company expects its revenue from ongoing operations to return to double-digit growth by 2025, with an adjusted growth rate of 13-17% [1]. - WuXi AppTec has raised its full-year revenue forecast to between 42.5 billion and 43.5 billion yuan [1]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The CXO sector is witnessing a recovery in valuation, with the Hong Kong Stock Connect pharmaceutical ETF rising by 2.01% and trading volume reaching 1.18 billion yuan [1]. - The increase in BD (Business Development) funding from innovative drug companies is accelerating investments in clinical research, with over 60% of these funds directed towards clinical trials [3][4]. - The optimization of centralized procurement rules has provided a stable expectation for pricing, encouraging companies to invest BD funds in clinical research [4][5]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The demand for CXO services is increasing as leading innovative pharmaceutical companies undertake more complex and larger-scale clinical projects [5][6]. - The CXO sector is experiencing a demand growth across the entire chain, driven by increased clinical research investments [7]. - The overall PE ratio of the CXO sector is approximately 33 times, lower than the average for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, indicating potential for valuation recovery [7][8]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The positive cycle of BD funding, clinical research investment, and CXO demand growth is expected to be sustainable in the long term [9]. - The push for global collaboration in innovative drugs by the National Healthcare Security Administration is likely to attract more BD funding [9]. - Leading CXO companies with technological barriers and global capabilities are positioned to benefit significantly from this recovery trend [9].