Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-06-22 08:13Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector compared to the overall market performance [23]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector experienced a decline of 4.4% this week, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which fell by 0.5% [2][3]. - The overall valuation of the pharmaceutical sector stands at 28.7 times PE (2025E), ranking it 5th among 31 sub-industries [5][10]. - Recent policies from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) aim to support the development of high-end medical devices and accelerate the clinical review process for innovative drugs [12]. - Shengnuo Biopharma forecasts a significant profit increase for H1 2025, with expected net profit ranging from 77.03 million to 94.14 million yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 253.54% to 332.10% [13]. Market Performance - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology index ranked 29th out of 31 sub-industries this week, with various segments showing declines, including chemical preparations (-5.7%) and medical devices (-3.7%) [2][5]. - The report highlights the strong growth in product revenue and licensing deals in the innovative drug sector over the past three years, with a focus on companies expected to release major products and those involved in the CXO industry [12]. Key Events - The NMPA has approved measures to encourage the innovation of high-end medical devices, including optimizing special approval processes and enhancing regulatory frameworks [12]. - The NMPA has also proposed a 30-day review process for clinical trial applications of innovative drugs, aimed at improving the efficiency of drug development [12].