WEIXING(SZ:002003) HTSC·2025-08-25 09:19Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of RMB 14.15 [6][7]. Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 2.34 billion for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.8%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 370 million, down 11.2% year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 15.8% [1][6]. - The decline in profitability is attributed to a high base from the previous year and increased uncertainty in the international trade environment [1]. - The company is positioned as a leader in the global apparel accessories market, benefiting from advantages in smart manufacturing and one-stop design services [1]. Summary by Sections Business Performance - The company's zipper and button business revenues increased by 2.7% and decreased by 0.2% to RMB 1.29 billion and RMB 930 million, respectively. The production capacity for zippers and buttons grew by 10.2% and 6.8% to 490 million meters and 6.3 billion pieces, respectively [2]. - Revenue from other apparel accessories increased by 11.2% to RMB 80 million, driven by the implementation of a "big accessories" strategy [2]. - Domestic and international market revenues saw a year-on-year change of -4.1% and +13.7%, reaching RMB 1.47 billion and RMB 860 million, respectively, with international revenue growth attributed to accelerated international marketing network expansion and new customer development [2]. Capacity Utilization - The overall capacity utilization rate for the first half of 2025 decreased by 5.4 percentage points to 65.3%, with domestic and overseas rates at 68.98% and 48.3%, respectively [3]. - The company is advancing its globalization strategy, with production capacity in Bangladesh and Vietnam increasing to 18.5% of total capacity [3]. Financial Metrics - The gross profit margin for the first half of 2025 increased by 1.1 percentage points to 42.9%, with zipper and button margins rising by 0.4 and 1.4 percentage points, respectively [4]. - Financial expenses increased significantly by 301.5% year-on-year to RMB 30 million, primarily due to foreign exchange losses [4]. - Operating cash flow for the first half of 2025 increased by 10.4% year-on-year to RMB 430 million [4]. Profit Forecast and Valuation - The net profit forecasts for 2025-2027 have been revised down by 10.4%, 8.1%, and 6.9% to RMB 680 million, RMB 770 million, and RMB 880 million, respectively [5]. - The company is expected to maintain a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 24.4 times for 2025, reflecting its strong industry position and global capacity layout [5].