Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 21.9, representing a potential upside of 62.2% from the current price of HKD 13.52 [2][5]. Core Insights - The company is experiencing a resurgence, driven by its innovative drug pipeline, particularly the GLP-1/GIP/GCG tri-receptor agonist UBT251, which has shown promising clinical results and secured a partnership with Novo Nordisk [5][39]. - The company has a strong position in the antibiotic market, with a comprehensive supply chain and a stable market share, despite short-term fluctuations in raw material prices [5][20]. - The insulin segment is expanding, with the company successfully participating in national procurement and increasing its market share through competitive pricing strategies [5][44][47]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for the fiscal years ending December 31 are as follows: 2023A: CNY 13.74 billion, 2024A: CNY 13.76 billion, 2025E: CNY 14.40 billion, 2026E: CNY 13.00 billion, and 2027E: CNY 13.39 billion, with a notable increase in net profit expected in 2025 [3][5]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be CNY 1.49 for 2023, decreasing slightly to CNY 1.46 in 2024, and then increasing to CNY 1.68 in 2025 [3][5]. - The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is estimated at 8.4 for 2023, decreasing to 7.5 in 2025, indicating a favorable valuation [3][5]. Business Analysis - The company operates across three main segments: intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and formulations, with intermediates contributing 19.3% to sales and 67.4% to profits in 2024 [18]. - The antibiotic segment remains a key revenue driver, with a market share of 45% in 6-APA and 14% in penicillin G potassium, solidifying the company's leading position [34]. - The insulin and GLP-1 segments are poised for growth, with the company actively participating in national procurement and expanding its product offerings to meet rising demand [39][48]. R&D and Innovation - The company has over 100 products in the research pipeline, focusing on diabetes, weight management, and other metabolic diseases, supported by a robust R&D infrastructure [12][48]. - The partnership with Novo Nordisk for UBT251 is expected to accelerate clinical development and commercialization, enhancing the company's innovative drug portfolio [5][39]. - The company is also developing GLP-1 biosimilars, positioning itself to capitalize on the growing market for these products as patents expire [51][52].
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