CR Sanjiu(SZ:000999) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-20 00:35Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in net profit and net profit excluding non-recurring items for the first half of 2025, primarily due to a high base effect from the previous year, while the prescription drug business showed strong growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - For 1H25, the company achieved revenue of 148.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.0%, but net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 24.3% to 18.2 billion yuan, and net profit excluding non-recurring items fell by 26.5% to 17.0 billion yuan [1]. - In 2Q25, revenue increased by 16.8% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders and net profit excluding non-recurring items saw significant declines of 47.3% and 51.1%, respectively [1]. - Excluding the consolidation of Kunming Pharmaceutical Group and Tasly Pharmaceutical, the company's organic revenue and net profit for 1H25 decreased by 32.0% and 33.9% year-on-year, with 2Q25 showing declines of 22.1% and 61.5% [1]. Business Segments - The Consumer Health Care (CHC) segment faced pressure due to a decrease in demand, with 1H25 revenue of 79.9 billion yuan, down 17.9% year-on-year, attributed to lower cold incidence rates. However, growth is expected to resume in the second half of the year as the cold medicine delivery season approaches [2]. - The prescription drug business emerged as a growth driver, with 1H25 revenue reaching 48.4 billion yuan, a 100% year-on-year increase, driven by strong performance in existing businesses and the consolidation of Tasly [2]. Innovation and R&D - The company continues to focus on innovative drug development, with R&D expenses of 4.6 billion yuan, up 40.6%. During the reporting period, it obtained 8 drug registration certificates and has 205 projects under research, covering various fields including cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, and oncology [3]. - A notable collaboration with Ai Er Pu on the HiCM-188 project aims to advance clinical trials for a groundbreaking heart failure treatment, which has received clinical approval in both China and the U.S. [3]. Mergers and Acquisitions - The acquisition of a 28% stake in Tasly, completed in March 2025, has strengthened the prescription drug business, with both companies benefiting from complementary strengths in innovation, manufacturing, and marketing [4]. - Kunming Pharmaceutical Group is undergoing a transformation focused on its "777" brand and "Kun Chinese Medicine 1381" strategy, with expectations of revenue recovery as channel reforms progress [4]. Investment Outlook - The company is positioned for long-term growth through its CHC business stabilization, prescription drug innovation, and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Short-term performance is impacted by high base effects and channel integration challenges, leading to adjusted profit expectations for 2025-2027 [4].