Yin He Zheng Quan·2025-07-31 04:15Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for WuXi AppTec, indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock performance relative to the benchmark index [6]. Core Insights - WuXi AppTec's TIDES business continues to experience high growth, leading to an upward revision of the full-year performance guidance. The company expects a revenue growth rate of 13-17% for its continuing operations in 2025, up from the previous estimate of 10-15% [6]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with total revenue reaching RMB 20.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.6%, and net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 101.9% to RMB 8.56 billion [6]. - The report highlights strong performance in the chemical business, with a revenue increase of 33.5% year-on-year, and a remarkable growth of 141.6% in the TIDES business [6]. Financial Forecast Summary - Revenue Forecast: Projected revenues for 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are RMB 39,241.43 million, RMB 44,117.35 million, RMB 50,436.29 million, and RMB 57,615.13 million respectively, with growth rates of -2.73%, 12.43%, 14.32%, and 14.23% [2][8]. - Net Profit Forecast: Expected net profits for the same years are RMB 9,450.31 million, RMB 14,201.96 million, RMB 14,954.50 million, and RMB 18,240.90 million, reflecting growth rates of -1.63%, 50.28%, 5.30%, and 21.98% [2][8]. - Key Ratios: The projected PE ratios for 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 19.99, 18.99, and 15.56 respectively, indicating a favorable valuation trend [2][8]. Business Performance Highlights - The company reported a backlog of orders amounting to RMB 56.69 billion, a year-on-year increase of 37.2%, indicating strong future revenue potential [6]. - Revenue from U.S. clients reached RMB 14.03 billion, a 38.4% increase year-on-year, while revenue from European clients grew by 9.2% to RMB 2.33 billion [6]. - The report notes that the TIDES business is expected to continue driving overall performance, supported by robust demand and a solid order backlog [6].