Core Viewpoint - CITIC Securities initiates coverage on Zhenkunhang (ZKH.US) with a "Buy" rating and a target price of $4.3, highlighting its position as a leading MRO e-commerce platform in China, which is expected to return to a growth trajectory due to customer expansion and accelerated overseas business layout [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Zhenkunhang reported Q3 2025 revenue of 2.328 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, with a Non-GAAP adjusted net loss of 14 million yuan, narrowing the loss by 78.7% year-on-year [1]. - After adjustments in the first half of the year, the company's business entered a recovery phase in Q3, with a reduced year-on-year decline in GMV and growth in total transaction volume from both large enterprises and SMEs [1]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The company is committed to a private label strategy, with Q3 2025 private label GMV increasing by 16.7%, accounting for 8.2% of total GMV [1]. - The total number of customers reached 70,800 by Q3 2025, representing a 48.0% year-on-year increase, while over 2.3 million new SKUs were added, bringing the total available SKUs to over 19 million [1]. Group 3: AI and International Expansion - The company applies AI technology across various operational aspects, with the "AI Product Recommendation Brain" set to launch in Q4 2024, having already recommended over 20 million items and generating over 100 million yuan in incremental revenue by Q3 2025 [2]. - Zhenkunhang has expanded its distribution channels in the U.S., successfully entering third-party platforms like Amazon in addition to its own North American platform, Northsky [2].
研报掘金丨中信证券:首予震坤行“增持”评级及目标价4.3美元,看好公司GMV重回增长轨道