Muyuan Foods (SZ:002714) CMS·2025-08-22 01:35Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating for the company [1][7][3] Core Views - The company continues to lead in breeding costs, with significant cash flow improvements and a declining debt-to-asset ratio. The dividend payout ratio has notably increased, reflecting the company's value [1][7] - In the context of supply-side reforms and production capacity adjustments, the company is expected to benefit from its low-cost advantage, particularly in the face of industry challenges [7][1] - The company achieved a revenue of 76.5 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 34%, and a net profit of 10.5 billion yuan, up 1170% year-on-year [7][19] Financial Data and Valuation - The company’s total revenue is projected to be 110.861 billion yuan in 2023, with a growth rate of -11%, followed by a 24% increase in 2024 [19][20] - The estimated net profit for 2025 is 21.074 billion yuan, with a corresponding PE ratio of 13.0 [19][20] - The company’s cash flow from operating activities is expected to reach 38.235 billion yuan in 2025, indicating strong operational efficiency [18][20] Performance Metrics - The company’s breeding costs have significantly improved, with the estimated cost of live pigs dropping from 13.1 yuan/kg at the beginning of the year to 11.8 yuan/kg by July [7][19] - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 9.32 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 5 billion yuan, which represents 48% of its net profit [7][19] - The company’s return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 26.0% in 2025, reflecting strong profitability [20][19]