YINGJIA DISTILLERY(SH:603198) Haitong Securities International·2025-08-27 11:45Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for Anhui Yingjia Distillery with a target price revised down from RMB 66 to RMB 64 [2][6]. Core Views - The baijiu industry is currently undergoing a deep adjustment phase, and the company is implementing proactive measures to strengthen its competitive edge, particularly focusing on its Cave series [15]. - The company’s revenue for the first half of 2025 was RMB 3.16 billion, a decrease of 16.9% year-on-year, with a net profit of RMB 1.13 billion, down 18.2% year-on-year [11][3]. - The domestic market remains the company's mainstay, accounting for 79.1% of revenue in the first half of 2025, while out-of-province operations are facing significant contraction [12][4]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue projections for 2025-2027 are estimated at RMB 6.10 billion, RMB 6.28 billion, and RMB 6.53 billion, respectively, with net profits of RMB 2.04 billion, RMB 2.11 billion, and RMB 2.22 billion [15][6]. - The gross margin for the second quarter of 2025 decreased by 2.6 percentage points year-on-year, indicating pressure on the product mix upgrade [13][5]. - The company’s diluted EPS is projected to be RMB 2.55 for 2025, with a P/E ratio of 25x for the same year [6][15]. Product and Market Analysis - Revenue from mid-to-high-end baijiu declined by 14.0% in the first half of 2025, while standard baijiu saw a decline of 32.5% [12][4]. - The company continues to push for a mid-to-high-end strategy, focusing on the Cave series as its core product line despite market pressures [12][4]. - The company is divesting from non-core assets, such as the Yingjia Business Hotel, to enhance its focus on the baijiu business [14][5].