


Investment Rating - The investment rating for the pharmaceutical industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Viewpoints - Traditional pharmaceutical companies have shown impressive mid-year results, with significant progress in innovation transformation. The innovation revenue is becoming a key driver for high growth in performance [4][9] - The report emphasizes the importance of innovative drugs as a stable industry trend, highlighting several key companies in both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks that are expected to perform well [5][6] - The report suggests that the pharmaceutical sector is well-positioned for growth in 2025, driven by factors such as the aging population, improved overseas capabilities, and advancements in AI technology [5][6] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - From August 18 to August 22, the pharmaceutical index rose by 1.05%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.13%. Notable gainers included companies like Olin Bio and Furuida [6][44] - A total of 313 stocks in the pharmaceutical sector rose, while 171 fell during the same period [6][44] Company Highlights - Hengrui Medicine: Reported revenue of 15.761 billion RMB for H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 15.88%. The net profit was 4.450 billion RMB, up 29.67%. Innovative drug sales reached 7.570 billion RMB, growing by 21.80% [10][15] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical: Achieved revenue of 7.434 billion RMB in H1 2025, a 14.3% increase. The net profit was 3.135 billion RMB, up 15.0%. Innovative drug sales accounted for 82.7% of total revenue [21][28] - China National Pharmaceutical Group: Reported revenue of 17.57 billion RMB for H1 2025, a 10.7% increase, with a net profit of 3.39 billion RMB, up 12.3%. Innovative revenue reached 7.8 billion RMB, growing by 27.23% [34][35] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on innovative drugs, manufacturing overseas, and addressing the needs of an aging population. Specific stocks to watch include Xintai, Shanghai Yizhong, and Hengrui Medicine [5][6][44] - The report highlights the potential for valuation recovery in relatively undervalued pharmaceutical assets [5][6]