AKESO(HK:09926) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-09-04 07:01Core Viewpoint - Kangfang Biopharma, a promising Chinese innovative drug company, is facing challenges as it reports increased losses despite revenue growth, leading to investor concerns about its financial health and stock performance [3][5]. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Kangfang Biopharma reported total revenue of 1.412 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 37.75%, while losses expanded from 249 million yuan in the same period last year to 588 million yuan, an increase of over 135% [3][4]. - The company's product sales revenue reached 1.402 billion yuan, a significant year-on-year growth of 49.20%, driven primarily by two key products: PD-1/CTLA-4 dual antibody Cardunili and PD-1/VEGF dual antibody Yiwosi [6][7]. Stock Market Activity - Following the earnings report, the company's stock price dropped by 7.1% the next day and continued to decline by 3.18% on August 28, reflecting negative investor sentiment [3][5]. - On August 28, Kangfang Biopharma announced a new share issuance to raise 3.522 billion yuan, with a significant stock sale by its founders totaling approximately 450 million yuan, raising concerns about the timing and implications of these actions [4][5]. Research and Development - The company has increased its R&D spending to 731 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.02%, accounting for 51.8% of total revenue, due to the initiation of multiple Phase III clinical trials and the development of new platforms and product pipelines [7]. - Kangfang Biopharma's recent announcement of statistically significant results in overall survival (OS) from a key clinical trial for Yiwosi highlights the potential of its product pipeline [7]. Market Valuation - Despite the current financial challenges, Kangfang Biopharma's market valuation remains high, with a price-to-sales ratio of approximately 45 times, compared to 13 times for another recognized Chinese biopharma company, Innovent Biologics [7].