Huaxin Securities·2025-03-16 07:20Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the food and beverage industry [6]. Core Insights - The recent local fertility policies have effectively boosted consumer confidence, particularly benefiting the liquor and dairy sectors [4][5]. - The liquor sector is currently at a low valuation, presenting a high margin of safety, and is expected to benefit directly from the recovery in consumption and increased consumer spending [4]. - The dairy sector is experiencing significant growth due to new child-rearing subsidies, which are expected to lower the cost of childbirth and increase birth rates, thus driving demand for dairy products [5]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The food and beverage sector has shown a monthly performance increase of 9.0%, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index has increased by 1.7% over the same period [2]. Investment Views - In the liquor sector, companies such as Shui Jing Fang, Shanxi Fenjiu, Shede Liquor, and Jiu Gui Jiu are recommended based on their valuation advantages. Long-term recommendations include Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, and others [4]. - The dairy sector has seen a significant rise, with companies like Ximai Food, Youyou Food, and others being highlighted for their growth potential [5]. Key Company Feedback - Luzhou Laojiao's stock price is at 143.61, with an EPS forecast of 9.00 for 2023 and a PE ratio of 15.96, rated as "Buy" [10]. - Gujing Gongjiu is also rated as "Buy," with a stock price of 193.54 and an EPS forecast of 8.68 for 2023 [10]. Industry Data Trends - The liquor industry reported a total revenue of 756.3 billion in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.7% [54]. - The cumulative production of liquor in 2024 reached 4.145 million tons, showing a decrease of 7.72% year-on-year [53]. - The seasoning industry has seen its market size grow from 259.5 billion in 2014 to 592.3 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 9.6% [56].