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爱美客(300896)2025年半年报业绩点评报告:H1业绩短期承压 产品高毛利与研发储备夯实长期竞争

Core Viewpoint - Despite short-term performance pressure, high-margin products and increased R&D investment solidify long-term competitiveness [2] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, total revenue was 1.299 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.59%; net profit attributable to shareholders was 790 million yuan, down 29.57% year-on-year [1] - Operating cash flow net amount decreased by 43.06% year-on-year due to the decline in net profit and changes in working capital [1] - Revenue from core injection products, "solution" and "gel" categories, fell by over 23%, indicating pressure on market demand or sales [2] - Operating costs increased slightly by 1.2%, while gross margin remained above 90%, indicating strong profitability [2] - Financial expenses rose by 121.63%, primarily due to foreign currency investment exchange losses [2] R&D and Product Pipeline - R&D investment in the first half of 2025 was 157 million yuan, accounting for 12.05% of revenue, with 182 authorized patents [3] - The company has successfully commercialized several skin fillers and is advancing the development of recombinant proteins and peptides [3] - The existing product pipeline includes 12 Class III medical devices and ongoing research on products like type A botulinum toxin and semaglutide injection [3] Strategic Initiatives - On March 10, the company announced the acquisition of 85% of Korean REGEN for 190 million USD, enhancing its international presence and resource integration [2] - This acquisition is expected to inject new momentum into the company's performance growth by accelerating internationalization [2] Profit Forecast and Investment Rating - Revenue forecasts for 2025-2027 have been adjusted to 2.723 billion yuan, 3.126 billion yuan, and 3.548 billion yuan, down from previous estimates [4] - Net profit forecasts for the same period are now 1.768 billion yuan, 1.952 billion yuan, and 2.246 billion yuan, also revised down from earlier projections [4] - The company's projected PE ratios for 2025-2027 are 31.0, 28.1, and 24.4 times, respectively [4] - The company maintains a "buy" rating based on steady growth in its main business and ongoing investment in innovative product development [4]