Investment Rating - The report assigns a "BUY" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside of 15% to less than 35% from the current price [6][11]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 16.75 billion RMB for Q1 2025, a year-on-year decline of 11%, and a net profit of 1.94 billion RMB, down 16% year-on-year, which was below expectations [7]. - The report highlights a marginal improvement in duty-free sales, particularly in Hainan, with a notable narrowing of sales decline in March 2025 [9]. - The company is expected to optimize its product categories, membership services, and supply chain management, projecting net profits of 5.26 billion RMB, 6 billion RMB, and 6.695 billion RMB for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [9]. Summary by Sections Company Basic Information - The company operates in the retail trade sector, with an H-share price of 51.85 HKD as of May 7, 2025, and a market capitalization of 90.202 billion RMB [2]. - The stock has seen a 12-month high of 78.3 HKD and a low of 39.6 HKD, with a price-to-book ratio of 1.88 [2]. Recent Ratings - The company has had several ratings in the past year, including "BUY" on January 17, 2025, and "TRADING BUY" on October 16, 2024 [3]. Financial Performance - The company’s net profit for 2022 was 5.03 billion RMB, with projections for 2025 at 5.26 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 23.3% [8]. - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be 2.54 RMB, with a corresponding P/E ratio of 19 [9]. Sales and Market Trends - Duty-free sales in Hainan saw a decline of 11.4% in Q1 2025, but the company anticipates improvements due to government initiatives and adjustments in product offerings [9]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the company's city store openings and their potential to enhance profitability [9].
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