Zelgen(SH:688266) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-19 08:04Core Viewpoint - Zejing Pharmaceutical is planning to launch an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to enhance its international brand recognition and competitiveness, despite currently being unprofitable and facing financial pressures [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - As of Q3 2025, Zejing's debt-to-asset ratio reached 61.87%, the highest since Q3 2020, significantly exceeding the industry average of 34.36% by 27.51 percentage points [2][5]. - The company's liquidity ratios have declined, with the current ratio falling from 1.953 in Q3 2024 to 1.850 in Q3 2025, and the quick ratio decreasing from 1.831 to 1.721 in the same period [2]. - Operating cash flow has turned negative, with a net cash flow of -16.73 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a 125.11% decrease from 66.65 million yuan in the same period of 2024 [2][5]. Revenue and Profitability - Despite revenue growth from 27.66 million yuan in 2020 to 533 million yuan in 2024, the company continues to report losses, with net losses of 319.2 million yuan in 2020 and narrowing to 93.42 million yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [5][6]. - Sales expenses have consistently exceeded 50% of revenue, contributing to ongoing losses, with sales expenses rising from 35.07 million yuan in 2020 to 33.20 million yuan in 2025 [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to accelerate its internationalization strategy, having received FDA clinical trial approvals for multiple products, including ZG0895, which is in the I/II clinical trial phase [9][10]. - Zejing's previous attempt to internationalize through the acquisition of Gensun Pharmaceuticals resulted in continuous losses, leading to the decision to deregister Gensun to streamline operations and reduce costs [10]. Market Context - The global oncology drug market is projected to reach $649.7 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% from 2024 to 2034, indicating significant growth potential for companies in this sector [6]. - The Chinese innovative drug market is experiencing rapid internationalization, with total foreign licensing amounts nearing $100 billion in 2025, highlighting the competitive landscape [7][9].