

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, suggesting it is at a turning point for profit improvement and has high allocation value [3][4]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector is showing signs of recovery after three years of declining profitability, with a notable increase in net profit margin by 0.3% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year [3][5]. - Key sub-sectors such as CXO, innovative drugs, biological products, private hospitals, and medical consumables have demonstrated strong performance in Q1 2025, with several leading companies exceeding expectations [3][4]. - The report recommends focusing on sub-sectors and companies with clear upward trends in performance, including innovative drugs and CXO services [3][4]. Overall Performance of the Sector - In 2024, 473 A-share pharmaceutical companies achieved total revenue of 24,588 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.9%, and a net profit of 1,412 billion yuan, down 12.1% [3][5]. - For Q1 2025, the sector reported revenue of 6,104 billion yuan, a decline of 4.2% year-on-year, with net profit at 487 billion yuan, down 8.7% [3][5]. Sub-sector Performance - The CXO sector has shown a turnaround since Q4 2024, with Q1 2025 revenue of 225 billion yuan, reflecting an 11.6% year-on-year increase, and net profit of 50 billion yuan, up 72.8% [3][23]. - The innovative drug sector continues to grow rapidly, with leading companies like Heng Rui Medicine and Bai Jie Shen Zhou performing above expectations [3][18]. - The hospital sector is beginning to show signs of recovery, with Q1 2025 revenue of 144 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%, and net profit of 11 billion yuan, up 19.2% [3][28]. Investment Analysis - The report emphasizes the importance of investing in sectors and companies that are showing clear signs of upward trends, particularly in innovative drugs and CXO services [3][4]. - Specific companies recommended for investment include Heng Rui Medicine, Bai Jie Shen Zhou, and Wu Xi AppTec in the innovative drug and CXO sectors [3][4].