Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 8.00 [1][2][10] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of HKD 5.7 billion for the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.0%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 860 million, up 8.6% year-on-year. The interim dividend is set at HKD 0.204 per share, maintaining a payout ratio of 45.0% [6][10] - The company is strengthening its brand value and product capabilities through upgrades in technology-driven products, optimizing channels with new store formats, and expanding into children's wear and overseas markets, which collectively enhance growth resilience [6][10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2025 was HKD 5.7 billion, with a net profit of HKD 860 million. The interim dividend is HKD 0.204 per share, with a payout ratio of 45.0% [6][10] - The company expects revenue growth to continue, with projected revenues of RMB 10,074 million, RMB 11,366 million, RMB 12,709 million, and RMB 14,019 million for the years 2024 to 2027, respectively [5][10] Market Position and Strategy - The company is focusing on product upgrades in running and basketball categories, which have driven a 12.8% increase in adult footwear revenue to HKD 2.57 billion. The children's brand has also seen an 11.4% revenue increase to HKD 1.26 billion, benefiting from increased emphasis on sports in education [7][10] - Online sales have surged by 45.0% to HKD 1.82 billion, driven by IP collaborations and promotional events [7][10] Profitability and Cash Flow - The gross margin improved by 0.2 percentage points to 41.5%, with adult footwear and apparel margins increasing to 43.3% and 41.3%, respectively [8][10] - Operating cash flow for the first half of 2025 was HKD 520 million, a significant increase of 227%, attributed to improved inventory and accounts receivable management [9][10] Valuation and Forecast - The company maintains a net profit forecast of RMB 1.31 billion, RMB 1.49 billion, and RMB 1.66 billion for 2025 to 2027, respectively. The target PE ratio for 2025 is set at 11.6x, leading to an updated target price of HKD 8.00, reflecting a 33% increase [10][10]
361度（01361）：电商及超品店亮眼，现金流改善