SAINT ANGELO(SZ:002154) Soochow Securities·2025-08-22 09:04Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights a divergence in brand performance, with increased expenses leading to pressure on net profit. The company is focusing on high-quality and sustainable development, which has resulted in strategic investments despite a challenging domestic consumption environment [7][8]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue and Profit Forecasts: - Total revenue for 2023 is projected at 5,254 million, with a decline to 5,068 million in 2025, followed by a recovery to 5,860 million by 2027. - Net profit is expected to decrease from 697.85 million in 2023 to 404.65 million in 2025, before increasing to 541.66 million in 2027 [1][8]. - Brand Performance: - Revenue changes for various brands in H1 2025: Baoxini (-9.60%), Haggis (+8.37%), Baonia (-22.53%), Lefeiye (+20.48%), and Kaimiqie & TB (-11.41%). Lefeiye's growth is attributed to its positioning in the outdoor segment [7]. - Channel Performance: - Online sales increased by 17.65%, while direct sales grew by 2.33%. However, franchise and group purchase channels saw declines of 16.66% and 20.94%, respectively [7]. - Profitability Metrics: - Gross margin remained stable, slightly increasing to 68.39%. However, the expense ratio rose significantly, leading to a net profit margin decline to 8.25% [7][8]. - Cash Flow and Inventory Management: - Operating cash flow for H1 2025 was 0.95 billion, down 31.92% year-on-year, primarily due to decreased revenue and increased brand investments. Inventory was well-controlled, with a reduction of 5.52% from the beginning of the year [7]. - Valuation Metrics: - The report adjusts the net profit forecasts for 2025 and 2026 down to 4.05 billion and 4.74 billion, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 14 and 12 [7][8].