中国生物制药：Adjusted net profit beat; guidance of double-digit growth in 2025-20250325

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for Sino Biopharm with a target price of HK$4.50, up from a prior target price of HK$4.20, indicating a potential upside of 22% from the current price of HK$3.70 [1][10]. Core Insights - Sino Biopharm reported a revenue increase of 10.2% year-on-year to RMB28.9 billion, slightly below expectations, while adjusted net profit surged by 33.5% year-on-year to RMB3.46 billion, exceeding market expectations. The management anticipates continued double-digit growth in revenue driven by innovative and biosimilar drugs, alongside stable growth in generic drugs [3][7]. - The company has fine-tuned its revenue forecasts and adjusted its expense assumptions, leading to the revised target price. The management expects to achieve double-digit growth in 2025, with innovative drug sales projected to contribute significantly to revenue [3][10]. Financial Forecasts - Revenue projections for Sino Biopharm are as follows: RMB32.17 billion for 2025, RMB34.20 billion for 2026, and RMB35.62 billion for 2027. The reported net profit is expected to be RMB3.28 billion in 2025, with core EPS projected at RMB0.174 [5][14]. - The report indicates a gross margin improvement to 81.6% in 2025, with operating profit margins expected to stabilize around 23% [14][16]. Key Performance Metrics - The company achieved a gross profit of RMB23.53 billion in 2024, with a gross margin of 82%. The selling and administrative expenses ratio decreased slightly to 42.1% [11][16]. - The report highlights a significant increase in the sales of innovative drugs, which grew by 21.9% year-on-year, accounting for 41.8% of total revenue [7][11]. Market Position and Strategy - Sino Biopharm's management plans to expand its innovative drug portfolio, expecting to have over 30 innovative drugs by the end of 2027, which will enhance revenue contributions from these products [7][8]. - The company is also focusing on cost control while anticipating a slight increase in R&D expenses in absolute terms, with a goal of maintaining profitability [7][10].