YTO(SH:600233) Huachuang Securities·2025-08-29 04:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for YTO Express (600233) [1] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 35.88 billion with a year-on-year growth of 10.2% in H1 2025, while the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.83 billion, down 7.9% year-on-year [1] - The report emphasizes the potential for price elasticity in the company due to the industry's shift away from "involution" competition, which is expected to enhance performance in the medium to long term [4] - The profit forecast for 2025-2027 has been adjusted to 4.36 billion, 5.79 billion, and 6.49 billion respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.28, 1.69, and 1.90 [4] Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company reported a business volume of 14.86 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 21.8% and a market share of 15.5% [2] - The average revenue per package in H1 2025 was 2.19 yuan, down 6.6% year-on-year, while the average cost per package was 0.64 yuan, down 10.4% year-on-year [2][3] - The net profit per package in H1 2025 was 0.123 yuan, a decrease of 24.4% year-on-year [3] Market Outlook - The report highlights that the industry is moving towards a "de-involution" phase, which is expected to benefit major express companies by allowing for price increases and improved profitability [4] - The target price for YTO Express is set at 25.4 yuan, indicating a potential upside of approximately 39% from the current price of 18.25 yuan [4]