国信证券晨会纪要-20250725

Company Analysis - Chow Tai Fook (01929.HK) reported a further improvement in same-store sales, with a double-digit growth in the pricing of gold jewelry. The overall retail value decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, but improved from a 11.6% decline in the previous quarter. The retail value in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) fell by 3.3%, while the markets in Hong Kong, Macau, and others grew by 7.8% [15][16] - The same-store sales in mainland China decreased by 3.3%, a reduction of 9.9 percentage points compared to the previous quarter. In Hong Kong, Macau, and other markets, same-store sales increased by 2.2%, showing significant improvement from a 22.5% decline in the previous quarter. The sales of high-margin priced products, particularly gold, rose by 20.8% in mainland China [15][16] - Chow Tai Fook continues to optimize its store structure and enhance single-store efficiency, closing 307 underperforming stores during the quarter. The company also issued HKD 8.8 billion in convertible bonds to support business development, store upgrades, and strategic growth in domestic and international markets [16] Industry Analysis - Minstar (833394.BJ) reported a year-on-year revenue increase of 27.9% for the first half of 2025, reaching CNY 237 million, with a net profit of CNY 63 million, up 42.3% year-on-year. In Q2 2025, revenue was CNY 122 million, a 28.4% increase year-on-year and a 6.4% increase quarter-on-quarter [15][17] - The demand for aramid paper continues to grow, driven by industries such as new energy and AI data centers. The company's core product, aramid paper, generated CNY 227 million in revenue, accounting for 95.45% of total revenue, with a gross margin of 41.91% [17][18] - The company has successfully launched a new production line for aramid paper, increasing its theoretical capacity from 3,000 tons to 4,500 tons. The new line is expected to enhance cost advantages and market share [18]