KPC(600422) 长城证券·2025-03-15 07:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, expecting the stock price to outperform the industry index by over 15% in the next six months [5][20]. Core Views - The company is experiencing short-term pressure on revenue, but initial results from brand and channel empowerment are showing effectiveness [1]. - The acquisition of a 51% stake in China Resources Shenghuo has been integrated into the company's financials, leading to a projected revenue of 8.401 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.07% [1][2]. - The company is focusing on "chronic disease management" and aims to become a leader in the "silver health industry" and "chronic disease management" [9]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue and Profit Projections: - 2023A: Revenue of 8,430 million yuan, net profit of 541 million yuan - 2024A: Revenue of 8,401 million yuan, net profit of 648 million yuan - 2025E: Revenue of 9,214 million yuan, net profit of 749 million yuan - 2026E: Revenue of 10,220 million yuan, net profit of 914 million yuan - 2027E: Revenue of 11,316 million yuan, net profit of 1,121 million yuan [1][9]. - Growth Rates: - Revenue growth rates are projected at 1.8% for 2023, -0.3% for 2024, and 9.7% for 2025 [1]. - Net profit growth rates are projected at 41.1% for 2023, 19.9% for 2024, and 15.6% for 2025 [1]. - Profitability Metrics: - Gross margin for 2024 is projected at 43.46%, with a net profit margin of 7.71% [3]. - Return on Equity (ROE) is expected to improve from 8.1% in 2023 to 14.0% by 2027 [1]. Segment Performance Summary - Revenue by Segment for 2024: - Oral preparations: 36.93 billion yuan, up 1.18% year-on-year - Injection preparations: 5.39 billion yuan, down 49.09% year-on-year - Pharmaceutical wholesale and retail: 36.55 billion yuan, up 6.07% year-on-year [2]. - Key Products: - The core products in the oral preparations segment, including "Kunchinese Medicine 1381" and others, have shown a combined growth of 20% [2]. - The company is enhancing its brand and channel strategies to solidify its market position [4].