ZHIFEI-BIOL(SZ:300122) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-09 02:23Core Viewpoint - The company, Zhifei Biological, is seeking a loan of up to 10.2 billion yuan to address significant inventory pressures and operational funding needs amid a challenging market environment for the vaccine industry [2][3]. Financial Situation - As of Q3 2025, the company reported a loss of 1.2 billion yuan, with inventory levels soaring to 20.246 billion yuan, a 125% increase from the beginning of 2024 [3]. - Accounts receivable reached 12.814 billion yuan, leading to a total of 33 billion yuan in combined inventory and receivables, over four times the company's revenue for that period [3]. - The company’s revenue is projected to decline by over 50% to 26.07 billion yuan in 2024, with net profit dropping nearly 75% [3]. - The proposed loan will increase the company's debt ratio from 36.18% to approximately 48%, nearing historical highs [3]. Industry Context - The vaccine industry is undergoing structural adjustments, with the HPV vaccine market shifting from high demand to oversupply, leading to significant sales declines for Zhifei Biological [4]. - The introduction of competitive domestic vaccines has intensified price wars, with the price of the two-valent HPV vaccine dropping over 90% from 329 yuan per dose in 2022 to 27.5 yuan in 2025 [4]. - The industry is experiencing a deep restructuring, with only 6 out of 17 listed vaccine companies profitable in the first half of 2025 [5]. Strategic Responses - The company has prioritized inventory reduction, cash recovery, and debt reduction as core tasks, launching vaccination initiatives across multiple regions [5][6]. - Long-term strategies include reducing reliance on agency business and accelerating the launch of self-developed products, with plans to increase the number of proprietary products in the next three to five years [6]. - The company is also diversifying into the GLP-1 sector for diabetes and obesity treatments, aiming to create a "prevention + treatment" ecosystem [6]. Market Dynamics - The industry is witnessing a divergence in corporate strategies, with many companies expanding into overseas markets to seek new growth opportunities [7]. - A shift from price competition to value competition is anticipated, with calls for a ban on bidding below cost price, although the effectiveness of such policies remains uncertain [7]. - The current situation serves as a warning for the industry, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on single products and agency models, emphasizing the importance of inventory management and market forecasting capabilities [7].