Bank of China Securities·2025-05-12 01:14Core Insights - The report highlights a selection of stocks for May, including companies like SF Holding and Guizhou Moutai, indicating potential investment opportunities in various sectors [1] Industry Overview - The pharmaceutical industry faced challenges in 2024 and Q1 2025, with a slight decrease in revenue and net profit. However, R&D expenses continue to rise, and the impact of centralized procurement and anti-corruption measures is gradually weakening, suggesting a potential recovery in revenue and profit as innovative products are launched [2][7][8] - In 2024, the pharmaceutical sector's total revenue was CNY 2.47 trillion, down 1.53% year-on-year, with a net profit of CNY 122.83 billion, down 8.07%. In Q1 2025, revenue was CNY 603.70 billion, down 6.14%, and net profit was CNY 42.82 billion, down 15.66% [8][9] Company Performance - Anji Technology reported a revenue of CNY 1.835 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 48.24%, with a net profit of CNY 534 million, up 32.51%. In Q4 2024, revenue reached CNY 523 million, up 53.90% year-on-year [3][12] - Foxit Software achieved a revenue of CNY 711 million in 2024, a 16.44% increase, and turned a profit with a net income of CNY 27 million. The company’s subscription business showed strong growth, with an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of CNY 411 million, up 64.42% [17][18] Market Trends - The semiconductor CMP polishing materials market is projected to grow, with Anji Technology increasing its global market share from approximately 7% to 11% over three years. The global market size for CMP polishing materials is expected to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2028 [14] - The functional wet electronic chemicals segment saw a revenue increase of 78.91% in 2024, indicating strong demand and market expansion [15] R&D and Innovation - The pharmaceutical sector's R&D expenditure reached CNY 138.33 billion in 2024, a 1.25% increase from 2023, with significant investments in chemical pharmaceuticals and medical consumables [10] - Foxit Software's dual transformation strategy focusing on subscription and channel prioritization has shown positive results, with a notable increase in subscription revenue contributing to overall growth [17][19]