Core Viewpoint - Pacific Securities maintains a "buy" rating for Laopu Gold (06181), setting a target price of HKD 806.52 based on a 20x PE ratio for 2026 performance, highlighting the company's strong brand positioning and growth potential in the high-end market [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a total sales revenue of CNY 141.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 249.4%, with total income reaching CNY 123.5 billion, up 251.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 22.7 billion, reflecting a 285.8% increase [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of CNY 9.59 per share, totaling CNY 16.6 billion, with a payout ratio of 73% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from mainland China and overseas for the first half of 2025 was CNY 107.6 billion and CNY 16.0 billion, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 232.8% and 455.2% [2] - The company maintained the highest average revenue per store and sales per square meter among all jewelry brands in mainland China, with an average sales figure of approximately CNY 4.59 billion per store [2] Store Expansion and Market Presence - As of June 30, 2025, the company operated 41 stores across 16 cities, primarily located in 29 renowned commercial centers, including SKP and MixC [3] - The company has entered 9 out of the top 10 commercial centers in China, with plans to open in the last remaining center, Shanghai Hang Lung Plaza, in October 2025 [3] - The number of loyal members increased by 130,000 to 480,000, with a consumer overlap rate of 77.3% with luxury brands like LV, Hermes, Cartier, and Bulgari [3] Profitability and Cost Management - The company's gross margin decreased by 3.2 percentage points to 38.1% due to rising gold prices, which increased by 21.53% from January to April 2025 [4] - Selling and administrative expense ratios were 11.9% and 1.7%, respectively, showing a decrease of 3.3 and 1.8 percentage points, while the net profit margin increased by 1.9 percentage points to 19.0% [4]