KWEICHOW MOUTAI(SH:600519) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-29 06:02Core Viewpoint - The food and beverage sector is experiencing a significant rally, particularly in the liquor segment, with notable price increases for major brands as the Spring Festival approaches [1][3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - The food and beverage ETF, Huabao (515710), surged by 3.2% in the afternoon session on January 29 [1][9]. - Major liquor stocks saw substantial gains, with brands like Jiu Gui Jiu and She De Jiu Ye rising over 9%, and others like Lu Zhou Lao Jiao increasing by over 8% [1][9]. - The price of 2026 Feitian Moutai (53 degrees/500ml) reached 1610 CNY per bottle, up 20 CNY from the previous day, while the 2025 version was priced at 1620 CNY, also up 20 CNY [1][11]. Group 2: Price Trends - Since January 26, the price of 2026 Feitian Moutai has increased by 55 CNY for the original box and 20 CNY for the loose bottle, with similar increases observed for the 2025 version [3][11]. - The 2024 Feitian Moutai original box also saw a price rise of 50 CNY [3][11]. Group 3: Valuation Insights - The food and beverage sector is currently at a low valuation, with the PE ratio of the underlying index for the food and beverage ETF at 19.09, placing it in the 1.37% percentile of the last decade [3][11]. - This low valuation suggests a favorable long-term investment opportunity in the sector [3][11]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Pacific Securities recommends focusing on the liquor sector as it is at a bottom configuration window, suggesting potential for a rebound during the Spring Festival [4][12]. - The food and beverage ETF Huabao is highlighted as a key asset for investors, with approximately 60% of its portfolio allocated to leading high-end and mid-range liquor stocks [4][12].