Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" rating for Li Ning (02331.HK) [1] Core Views - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 14.817 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.3%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.737 billion yuan, down 11.0% year-on-year [2][4] - The board proposed a mid-term dividend of 0.3359 yuan per share, with a payout ratio of 50% [2] - The company's EBITDA for the first half of 2025 was 3.513 billion yuan, reflecting a 2.0% increase year-on-year [4] Revenue and Profit Analysis - Revenue from footwear, apparel, accessories, and equipment for the first half of 2025 was 8.231 billion, 5.193 billion, 1.393 billion, and 0.139 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 4.9%, -3.4%, and 23.7% [5] - The retail sales of running shoes exceeded 5.26 million pairs, with significant growth in the running and casual sports categories [5] - The company reported a gross margin of 50.0%, a slight decline of 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, attributed to a decrease in the proportion of high-margin direct sales [6][8] Channel Performance - Direct sales revenue decreased by 3.4% to 3.383 billion yuan, while e-commerce revenue grew by 7.4% to 4.300 billion yuan, indicating a strong performance in the online channel [6] - The company maintained a healthy inventory turnover with an inventory amount of 2.428 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.0% [8] Financial Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to have EPS of 1.02, 1.14, and 1.21 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 17.5, 15.8, and 14.9 [9][11] - The report indicates a stable growth outlook for the company, particularly in the running category, and suggests a limited expansion in store numbers [9]
李宁(02331):2025H1营收稳健增长,全渠道库存处于健康可控水平