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国泰海通:原奶25H2有望供需平衡 建议增持优然牧业(09858)等
智通财经网·2025-08-21 07:08

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that raw milk prices continue to decline, and by the second half of 2025, supply and demand are expected to balance, benefiting the dairy industry [1] - In the procurement season of August-September, the financial pressure on farms is significant, leading to an accelerated reduction in livestock numbers [1] - The implementation of the fertility subsidy policy in July 2025 is expected to boost dairy product consumption demand [1] Group 2 - Beef prices are reversing from low levels, entering an upward cycle in 2025 due to reduced supply and diminished import impacts [2] - The beef market has experienced three cycles, with the current cycle characterized by a decline in beef prices since 2023, primarily due to low-priced imported beef and increased domestic production [2] - The national cattle inventory decreased by 2.1% year-on-year to 99.92 million heads in Q2 2025, indicating a tightening supply [2] Group 3 - The resonance of the meat and dairy cycles provides strong profit elasticity for livestock companies, with potential gross margin improvements of 6% to 10% for leading dairy firms if milk prices increase by 10% to 20% [3] - The valuation of breeding cows and income from culling are expected to improve with a 20% to 40% increase in beef prices, potentially adding 200 million to 400 million yuan to total income for leading livestock companies [3] - Companies involved in beef operations, such as Australia Asia Group and China Shengmu, are likely to benefit directly from the rebound in live cattle prices [3]