Jiangsu Jibeier Pharmaceutical (688566) 国元证券·2024-09-06 08:11Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [1][4] Core Views - The company's profitability is improving, with a focus on the orderly advancement of innovative drug clinical trials [2][3] - In the first half of 2024, the company achieved revenue of 434 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.55%, and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 122 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 26.74% [2] - The company is advancing its innovative drug pipeline, including the antidepressant JJH201501, which is currently in Phase III clinical trials, and the anti-tumor drug JJH201601, which is undergoing Phase I clinical trials [3] Financial Performance Summary - In the first half of 2024, the operating cost was 44.9 million yuan, a decrease of 3.36% year-on-year, while sales expenses were 197 million yuan, down 1.70% year-on-year [3] - The company expects revenue growth rates of 17.95%, 21.34%, and 21.38% for 2024-2026, with net profit growth rates of 21.88%, 24.23%, and 23.47% for the same period [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 1.36 yuan, 1.69 yuan, and 2.08 yuan for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 15.16, 12.20, and 9.88 [4]