SMAC(SH:600073) Guoxin Securities·2025-07-01 13:45Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][26] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that the beef and dairy markets in China are expected to experience a positive resonance in pricing, with a potential turning point in the beef cycle anticipated in 2025, leading to a dual price increase for both beef and milk in 2026/2027 [4][26] - The dairy farming companies are expected to benefit from the resonance in beef and milk prices, showing significant potential for profit recovery due to the correlation between the prices of cull cows and beef prices [4][21] - The report highlights that all dairy farming companies are currently trading below book value, with price-to-book ratios between 0.2 and 0.9, indicating substantial room for valuation recovery as the market improves [4][22] Summary by Sections Beef Industry Overview - The domestic beef consumption is approximately 12 million tons annually, accounting for over 20% of pork consumption, with a market size nearing 1 trillion yuan [5] - The beef industry is characterized by a fragmented structure, with most production coming from small farmers [5] Price Trends and Forecasts - As of June 27, 2025, the average price of beef in major production areas is 63.73 yuan/kg, up 10.66% year-on-year, while fresh milk prices have decreased by 7.60% [3] - The beef price is expected to rise significantly due to a reduction in cattle inventory, with estimates suggesting a decrease of over 30% in production capacity [8][9] Dairy Industry Overview - The annual demand for raw milk in China is around 45 million tons, with a self-sufficiency rate of 90% [14] - The dairy industry has seen a significant increase in scale following food safety incidents, with major players holding a substantial market share [14] Future Price Dynamics - The report anticipates that the raw milk prices will likely see an upward trend by late 2025 or early 2026 due to reduced production capacity and improved market conditions [15][19] - The correlation between beef and dairy prices is expected to drive both markets upward, with a significant impact on dairy farming companies' profitability [4][22] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on dairy farming companies such as Yuran Dairy, Modern Farming, and China Shengmu, as well as beef processing companies like Bright Dairy, which are expected to benefit from the anticipated price increases [4][26]