Core Viewpoint - The company maintains its profit forecast for 2025-2026, with the current stock price corresponding to a P/E ratio of 41x for 2025 and 31x for 2026, indicating a target price of HKD 127, which represents a 22.5% upside potential [1] Product Development - The skincare product matrix continues to expand, with positive market feedback for new perfume products. The company is building its brand identity around Eastern aesthetics, facilitating successful category extensions [2] - Skincare: The product matrix is enriched with serums and creams, with the launch of the black gold water in 1H25 and the new spark root series in September, targeting anti-aging solutions for Eastern skin types [2] - Makeup: The color product line is being enhanced, with the launch of the starry sky eyeshadow in 1H25 and earth-tone eyeshadows in Q3 [2] - Perfume: 13 new products were launched in May, with continued high demand in July and August, indicating strong market reception [2] Channel Expansion - Offline: The company has successfully entered high-end retail locations, with plans for further expansion in 2H25, including a new counter in Hangzhou and ongoing planning for Shenzhen and other locations. Same-store sales growth of approximately 18% in 1H25 outperformed the offline market average [3] - Online: The company has maintained a balanced structure in self-broadcasting and influencer marketing, achieving a 47% year-on-year increase in GMV on Tmall and Douyin from July to August, indicating successful outreach to younger demographics [3] International Expansion - The company has entered the Hong Kong market with a presence in Sephora and plans to open its first counter in Harbour City, Hong Kong, in October. There are expectations to expand into Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe starting in 2026, highlighting the company's growth potential as a rare high-end domestic beauty brand [4]
中金:维持毛戈平“跑赢行业”评级 目标价127港元