Weigao Orthopaedic(SH:688161) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-10 12:29Core Viewpoint - The company's mid-year performance meets expectations, with revenue decline primarily due to the shift in sales model for joint products from distribution to distribution, leading to a decrease in factory prices. Profit growth is high, mainly due to reduced sales expenses from the sales model adjustment and improved operational efficiency from refined management. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, despite the expected impact on revenue from the sales model adjustment in the joint and tissue repair business, the spine and trauma segments are expected to maintain steady growth, with profit margins likely to continue improving year-on-year, and profit growth expected to outpace revenue growth. The annual profit is expected to meet the assessment targets of the restricted stock incentive plan [1][4][6]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 741 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.28%; net profit attributable to shareholders was 142 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 52.43%; and net profit excluding non-recurring items was 136 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 51.98%. Basic earnings per share were 0.35 yuan. The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.00 yuan (including tax) for every 10 shares, totaling approximately 39.73 million yuan [2][3]. Sales and Profitability - The company's gross profit margin for the first half of the year was 66.50% (+2.43 percentage points), and the sales expense ratio was 26.49% (-10.63 percentage points). The decrease in sales expenses was mainly due to optimized marketing and personnel structures, channel integration, and refined management of market expenses. The net profit margin was 19.52% (+6.71 percentage points), benefiting from the increase in gross margin and decrease in expense ratios. The net cash flow from operating activities was 186 million yuan (+28.66%), mainly due to reduced cash expenses [5][6]. International Expansion - The company achieved overseas revenue of 43.21 million yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 19%. The company is accelerating its international strategy, gradually improving its overseas divisions, concentrating resources on strategic markets (Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Thailand, etc.), and establishing benchmark sales channels. It is also deepening localized operations in developed trade markets (Central Asia, Africa, etc.) and quickly entering untapped markets (Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Europe, etc.) [3][4]. Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain steady growth in performance after the impact of centralized procurement clears. The centralized procurement in various segments of orthopedics has been implemented, with joint and trauma procurement renewals completed, and the company’s bid prices are expected to remain stable. The spine procurement renewal is anticipated to commence by the end of this year or early next year, with expected stable pricing based on previous results. The company is expected to achieve a net profit of no less than 290 million yuan, excluding stock payment expenses, meeting the targets of the restricted stock incentive plan [4][6]. Long-term Growth Potential - The orthopedic industry has good growth potential, and the company’s comprehensive product line is expected to leverage its advantages in branding, channels, and research and development to maintain its leading position in the industry. Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are 1.616 billion yuan, 1.890 billion yuan, and 2.213 billion yuan, representing year-on-year growth of 11.2%, 17.0%, and 17.1%, respectively. Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be 293 million yuan, 361 million yuan, and 429 million yuan, with year-on-year growth of 31.1%, 23.0%, and 18.8% [6][7].