KELUN PHARMA(002422) 太平洋证券·2024-08-12 04:50Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of 39.89 CNY, compared to the last closing price of 30.73 CNY [1][3]. Core Insights - The company is transitioning into a new phase of innovative growth driven by a three-pronged strategy, focusing on large-volume infusion, synthetic biology, and generic drugs, alongside innovative pharmaceuticals [1][3]. - The company has established a robust operational platform consisting of Kelong Pharmaceutical, Chuaning Biology, and Kelong Botai, successfully transforming into a comprehensive pharmaceutical company [2][3]. - The company has shown strong financial performance, with a five-year CAGR of 27% in net profit attributable to shareholders, and a 2024 Q1 revenue of 6.219 billion CNY, representing an 11.03% year-on-year growth [2][17]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Kelong Pharmaceutical was founded in 1996 and went public in 2010. It has implemented a three-pronged strategy to drive innovative growth and has a stable shareholding structure with the chairman holding 25.29% [9][10]. Core Business Products - The company has a diverse product portfolio, with large-volume infusions accounting for 47% of revenue in 2023, generics at 20%, raw materials and intermediates at 22%, and innovative drugs at 7% [13][14]. Revenue Growth and Profitability - The company has experienced steady revenue growth, with a CAGR of 5% from 2019 to 2023. The net profit attributable to shareholders has grown significantly, driven by optimized product offerings and recovering market demand [17][19]. - The gross margin has improved from 52.43% in 2023, with a net profit margin of 12.34% [19].