Mindray(SZ:300760) 3 6 Ke·2025-12-10 02:00Core Viewpoint - The medical device industry has not yet reached a turning point, and the "BD moment" is still awaited. Despite the declining stock prices, the chairman of Mindray Medical, Li Xiting, has initiated a share buyback to bolster confidence in the company [1][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - Mindray Medical's chairman, Li Xiting, purchased 152,300 shares for nearly 30 million yuan, with plans to invest an additional 200 million yuan in the next six months [1]. - This marks the first share buyback by Li Xiting since Mindray Medical's listing in A-shares in 2018 [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - As of the latest closing, Mindray Medical's stock price has fallen below 200 yuan, with a total market value of 240.9 billion yuan, reflecting a decline of over 20% this year and a market value loss exceeding 300 billion yuan from its peak [3]. - For 2024, Mindray Medical is projected to achieve revenues of 36.73 billion yuan and a net profit of 11.67 billion yuan, with growth rates of 5.14% and 0.74%, respectively, indicating a significant slowdown compared to previous years [3][7]. - In the first three quarters of this year, Mindray Medical experienced negative growth, with revenue and net profit declines of 12.38% and 28.83%, respectively [3]. Group 3: Industry Context - The medical device industry has historically been supported by government policies, but the introduction of centralized procurement in 2021 has ended a long-standing period of industry benefits, leading to increased price competition [7][8]. - Mindray Medical's core business includes the production of life information and support devices, in vitro diagnostics, and medical imaging equipment [6]. Group 4: Market Challenges - The gross margins for Mindray Medical's three main business segments have declined, with in vitro diagnostics dropping from 64.98% to 59.5%, life information and support from 66.12% to 60.56%, and medical imaging from 69.59% to 65.07% [9]. - The overall gross margin for Mindray Medical decreased from 64.87% to 61.95%, and the net profit margin fell from 36.3% to 30.25% [9]. Group 5: Strategic Moves - To counter domestic market pressures, Mindray Medical is focusing on international expansion, having established production bases in 14 countries, with 11 already operational [11]. - The company has initiated plans for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise funds for its international strategy and global business expansion [12].