Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-14 02:58Core Insights - The PD-1/VEGF dual antibody sector is experiencing a divergence, with Yiming Oncology's PD-L1/VEGF dual antibody facing a setback due to the return of collaboration by Axion, while Rongchang Biopharma secured a $5.6 billion licensing deal with AbbVie, highlighting the increasing differentiation within the dual antibody space and outlining the core investment theme for 2026—certainty [2][3] Group 1: Investment Trends - The 2025 trend of "BD is king" in China's pharmaceutical investment market has shifted, with a focus on the feasibility of BD transactions rather than blind enthusiasm for total deal amounts [2][4] - The market is moving away from generalized sector speculation towards embracing "certainty" in value, which encompasses three core anchors: expectation certainty, product certainty, and performance certainty [3] Group 2: Expectation Certainty - Expectation certainty emphasizes the need to rationally assess the feasibility of BD transactions rather than blindly pursuing total deal amounts, as the probability of new drugs progressing from early clinical stages to market approval is only 7.9% [4][5] - In the competitive PD-1/VEGF dual antibody sector, companies like Kangfang Biopharma, Sanofi, and Rongchang Biopharma have secured overseas licensing deals worth $5 billion, $6.05 billion, and $5.6 billion respectively, but the overlapping targets and indications mean not all players can realize their expected value [4][5] Group 3: Product Certainty - Product certainty focuses on the ability of a drug to achieve substantial sales post-launch, with products that have clear sales growth logic deserving higher valuation premiums [6] - WanTai Biopharma's nine-valent HPV vaccine, priced at 499 yuan per dose (40% of imported vaccines), is expected to penetrate lower-tier markets and drive sales growth starting in 2026 [6] - In contrast, Innovent Biologics' Ma Shidu peptide faces challenges in commercial viability due to increased competition and pricing pressures, leading to a significant reduction in its sales peak expectations [6] Group 4: Performance Certainty - Performance certainty involves identifying companies and sectors with clear growth or recovery expectations, as the essence of investment is capturing expectation differences [7][8] - WuXi AppTec's profit forecast of 14.957 billion yuan for 2025, a 41.33% increase year-on-year, exemplifies performance certainty and reflects the company's foundational role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain [8] - The vaccine sector, having reached a bottom after previous adjustments, shows potential for growth as domestic companies expand into underdeveloped markets, with increasing performance certainty and investment opportunities [8] Conclusion - The transition from "selling BD expectations" to "realizing certainty" marks a significant shift in pharmaceutical investment strategies for 2026 [9]