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乐普生物-B:深度报告:商业化初见成效,ADC管线进入收获期
02157LEPU BIO(02157) Tai Ping Yang·2024-12-23 10:23

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the commercialization of the company is beginning to show results, with the ADC pipeline entering a harvest phase [5][16]. - The company is focusing on precision oncology, with a diverse pipeline that includes antibodies, ADCs, bispecific antibodies, and oncolytic viruses [8][41]. - The ADC drugs are being developed with innovative technologies and are targeting new indications to avoid market saturation [8][41]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company is described as a fully integrated biotech firm that is expanding through continuous development and innovation [6]. - The report emphasizes the comprehensive patent layout and deep investment in IO+ADC, indicating a promising future [6]. ADC Pipeline - Multiple ADCs are highlighted as having first-in-class potential, with MRG003 expected to be the first approved EGFR ADC in China [6][8]. - MRG004 is anticipated to be the first domestic TF-ADC, while CMG901 is on track to be the first Claudin18.2 ADC to market [6][8]. - The oncolytic virus CG0070 is expected to be a preferred treatment option for NMIBC [6]. Financial Projections and Valuation - The report forecasts revenues of 306 million, 504 million, and 870 million CNY for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with growth rates of 36%, 65%, and 73% [11]. - The net profit is projected to be -405 million, -278 million, and -207 million CNY for the same years, indicating significant losses initially but improving over time [11]. - The valuation is based on discounted cash flow and pipeline sales peak multiples, estimating a market value of 100.8 billion and 114.1 billion HKD [8][11]. Clinical Data and Efficacy - MRG003 has shown promising efficacy in clinical trials for NPC and HNSCC, with an overall objective response rate (ORR) of 47.4% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 79.0% [28][49]. - The safety profile of MRG003 is favorable, with most adverse events being mild to moderate and no treatment-related deaths reported [28][42]. - The report suggests that MRG003 combined with PD-1 therapy could become the new standard treatment for NPC, potentially replacing existing regimens [42][39].