Huaxin Securities·2025-05-12 00:23Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the food and beverage industry [9] Core Views - The recent interest rate cuts are expected to boost market liquidity and improve market sentiment, particularly benefiting the liquor sector [7] - The white liquor sector is showing signs of recovery, with demand stabilizing and companies focusing on optimizing channels and brand cultivation for growth [7] - The overall valuation of the liquor sector is considered low, with many companies engaging in share buybacks and increasing dividend payouts [7] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In the past month, the food and beverage sector has shown a slight increase of 0.1%, while the Shanghai Composite Index has increased by 2.6% [3] Market News - China's beer export value increased by 8.3% in the first quarter of 2025 [18] - The white liquor industry in Lüliang aims for an output value exceeding 13.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [18] - The EU's total export value of alcoholic beverages is projected to reach 29.8 billion euros in 2024 [18] Investment Insights - The report highlights two main lines for investment recommendations in the liquor sector: companies with valuation advantages and those expected to perform well throughout the year [7] - Recommended companies include: Water Well, Shanxi Fenjiu, Shede Liquor, and Jiu Gui Liquor for valuation advantages; and Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, Shanxi Fenjiu, Jinshiyuan, Gujing Gongjiu, and Yingjia Gongjiu for overall recommendations [7] Key Company Feedback - The report provides earnings forecasts for several companies, indicating a positive outlook for major players in the liquor sector, with expected earnings per share (EPS) growth for companies like Luzhou Laojiao and Gujing Gongjiu [11] Industry Data Trends - The cumulative production of white liquor in 2024 is reported at 4.145 million tons, a decrease of 7.72% year-on-year [37] - The revenue of the white liquor industry in 2023 reached 756.3 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.7% [37] - The seasoning industry has seen a market scale growth from 259.5 billion yuan in 2014 to 592.3 billion yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 9.6% [41]