Core Insights - The HPV vaccine sales slump is leading to significant financial losses for companies in the sector, particularly for Zhifei Biological, which anticipates a net loss of 10.698 billion to 13.726 billion yuan in 2025 [1][2] - The HPV vaccine market is experiencing a shift from a blue ocean to a red ocean, with increased competition from domestic vaccine manufacturers reducing the first-mover advantage previously held by Zhifei Biological [2] Company-Specific Insights - Zhifei Biological's major products, the four-valent and nine-valent HPV vaccines, have seen sales underperform due to declining public willingness to get vaccinated and increased vaccine hesitancy [2] - The company has reported its first loss since it began selling HPV vaccines in 2017, following years of profitability that peaked at over 10 billion yuan in 2021 [1] - The stock price of Zhifei Biological has significantly decreased from a peak of 152.06 yuan per share in June 2021 to 17.56 yuan per share currently [5] Industry Insights - The number of HPV vaccines available in China has reached seven, with price competition intensifying as public procurement prices for some vaccines have dropped to 27.5 yuan per dose [2] - Companies involved in HPV vaccine research, such as Kangla Weishi, are facing funding challenges that have led to the suspension of clinical trials for their HPV vaccines [3][4] - The overall market for HPV vaccines is experiencing a slowdown in growth due to factors such as reduced demand for vaccinations and increased competition, making it harder for companies to attract investment [5]