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卡游:集换式卡牌行业龙头,打造“产研运销”一体
Xinda Securities·2025-05-12 10:23

Investment Rating - The report rates the investment in the collectible card industry as positive, highlighting the leading position of the company in this sector [2]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the company is a pioneer in China's collectible card business, holding significant market shares in both the broader entertainment product and toy industries, with shares of 13.3%, 21.5%, and 71.1% respectively [8][39]. - The company has a strong competitive advantage due to its integrated "production-research-sales" model, robust IP operation capabilities, and nationwide sales network, which allows for quick responses to market demands [8][46]. - The collectible card industry in China is still in its early development stages, with substantial potential for per capita spending growth compared to markets in Europe, America, and Japan [50][53]. - The company has a diverse IP matrix, including 70 IPs, and has seen significant revenue contributions from its top five IP products, which accounted for 98.4%, 89.9%, and 86.1% of total revenue in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively [39][45]. Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - The company is recognized as a leader in the collectible card industry in China, with a focus on expanding its product categories to include stationery and toys [8][39]. - The company has received investments from major firms like Sequoia China and Tencent, which have facilitated its product diversification [8][39]. 2. Core Business - The company has a deep production supply chain and sales channel layout, launching numerous toy series and expanding into stationery products [17][27]. - The revenue from collectible cards has shown volatility, while non-card products have steadily increased, indicating a healthier revenue structure [63][67]. 3. Brand Power and IP Licensing - The company benefits from a strong brand and IP licensing cycle, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from non-exclusive IP arrangements [39][44]. - The company’s IP matrix includes popular franchises, contributing to high gross margins and revenue stability [39][45]. 4. Industry Overview - The collectible card market in China is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 56.6% from 2019 to 2024, reaching a market size of RMB 263 billion [50][52]. - Comparatively, per capita spending on collectible cards in China is significantly lower than in Japan and the USA, indicating room for growth [53][54]. 5. Financial Performance - The company has experienced rapid revenue growth, with a notable increase from RMB 26.62 billion in 2023 to RMB 100.57 billion in 2024, driven by successful product launches [63][64]. - The revenue structure is becoming more balanced, with a decreasing reliance on collectible card sales as the company diversifies its product offerings [63][67].