Donghai Securities·2025-06-03 09:43Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, indicating that the industry index is expected to outperform the CSI 300 index by 10% or more over the next six months [2][37]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector saw an overall increase of 2.21% in the week from May 26 to May 30, ranking second among 31 industries in the Shenwan index and outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.29 percentage points. Year-to-date, the sector has risen by 6.61%, ranking sixth among the 31 industries and outperforming the CSI 300 index by 9.02 percentage points [4][13][15]. - The current PE valuation for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector is 27.98 times, which is at the historical median level, with a valuation premium of 137% compared to the CSI 300 index. The top three sub-sectors in terms of growth are chemical pharmaceuticals, biological products, and medical services, with increases of 3.83%, 3.14%, and 2.46% respectively [4][22][15]. - A total of 373 stocks (77.9%) in the sector rose last week, while 97 stocks (20.3%) declined. The top five gainers were Shuyou Shen (60.41%), Huason Pharmaceutical (41.97%), Changshan Pharmaceutical (35.91%), Huana Pharmaceutical (32.62%), and Yifang Biological (30.51%) [4][27]. Market Performance - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector's performance is highlighted by the approval of 11 innovative drugs by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on May 29, which enhances treatment options for patients and showcases the increasing innovation capability of China's pharmaceutical industry [5][29]. - The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting showcased several domestic innovative drug projects, indicating that local companies are gaining international recognition for their innovative capabilities [5][32]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the innovative drug sector as it is the most certain and leading sub-sector within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Additionally, it recommends exploring investment opportunities in medical devices, traditional Chinese medicine, chain pharmacies, and medical services [6][35]. - Recommended stocks include Beida Pharmaceutical, Te Bao Biological, Qianhong Pharmaceutical, Ling Rui Pharmaceutical, and Lao Bai Xing. Stocks to watch include Kelong Pharmaceutical, Rongchang Biological, Kaili Medical, Huaxia Eye Hospital, and Baipu Sais [6][35].