Core Viewpoint - Shenwan Hongyuan maintains a target price of HKD 0.79 for Xijiao International Holdings (01765) and keeps a "Buy" rating, believing that the company's cost increases have peaked and profitability may rebound [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Xijiao International Holdings reported a revenue of HKD 3.96 billion for the fiscal year 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.1% [1] - The net profit for the year was HKD 390 million, with an adjusted net profit of HKD 740 million, reflecting a 6.5% increase year-on-year, aligning with expectations [1] Group 2: Cost Management and Operational Efficiency - The number of enrolled students for fiscal year 2025 was 291,000, a slight increase of 0.1% from fiscal year 2024, with a stable student structure [1] - The average tuition fee increased by 6% to HKD 13,600 per academic year, while the main operating cost was HKD 2.29 billion, resulting in a gross margin of 42.1% [1] - The company sold 8 low-efficiency educational assets during fiscal year 2025, which included 6 vocational colleges and 2 undergraduate institutions, aiming to enhance operational efficiency by reducing the number of institutions [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - The company expects the gross margin to start expanding again from fiscal year 2026, with the proportion of undergraduate students increasing by 3 percentage points to 51%, which is anticipated to further improve profitability due to higher tuition fees [1]