Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HK$10.59, representing a potential upside of 20% from the current price of HK$8.84 [1][8][18]. Core Insights - The company has faced revenue declines in its core pharmaceutical business but has offset some of this through strong licensing income, demonstrating its ability to commercialize its pipeline effectively [6][15]. - The report highlights a strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, which includes an upfront payment of US$110 million, indicating strong collaboration in innovative drug development [6][15]. - Adjustments to earnings per share (EPS) forecasts reflect a cautious outlook on the growth of the company's core generic drug business, with 2025 and 2026 EPS estimates reduced by 14% [2][11]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of RMB 70.15 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year decline of 21.9%, while net profit was RMB 14.95 billion, down 8.3% [6][10]. - The revenue forecast for 2025 has been adjusted down to RMB 28.306 billion, a decrease of 12% from previous estimates, with a further decline expected in 2026 [12][15]. - The report anticipates a gross margin of 70% for 2025, slightly lower than previous forecasts, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market [11][12]. Research and Development - The company continues to invest in R&D, with expenditures reaching RMB 13 billion in Q1 2025, representing an 11.4% increase year-on-year [7][11]. - The R&D intensity remains high at 23.7% of revenue, indicating a strong commitment to innovation [7][11]. - The company has nearly 90 products in various stages of clinical development, with several already submitted for registration, enhancing future approval efficiency [7][11]. Valuation - The report employs a two-stage DCF model for valuation, adjusting the WACC to 8.5% and increasing the perpetual growth rate to 4% [8][17]. - The target price of HK$10.59 is based on the DCF analysis, suggesting that the current valuation does not fully reflect the company's growth potential in innovative drugs and licensing income [8][17]. - The company's projected P/E ratio for 2025 is 21, slightly above the industry average of 20, indicating a potential undervaluation relative to its peers [8][17].
石药集团（01093）：海外授权助力抵御业绩波动，创新研发持续推进