Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 13.41, up from a previous target of HKD 8.13 [6][5][7] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of RMB 2.687 billion in 1H25, a decrease of 23% year-over-year, and a net profit of RMB 338 million, down 10.1% year-over-year, primarily due to order disruptions at the end of 2024 and confirmed impairment losses on trade receivables, although other income related to subsidies increased [1][6] - New orders signed in 1H25 reached RMB 6 billion, representing a significant increase of 89.5% year-over-year, with a backlog of RMB 10.6 billion, up 20.4% year-over-year, marking a historical high [1][6] - The report anticipates a slight increase in net profit for 2025, driven by a reduction in impairment losses and a potential significant increase in new orders [1][5] Summary by Sections Medical Device Sector - The medical device sector achieved a revenue of RMB 2.687 billion in 1H25, down 23% year-over-year, with a net profit of RMB 338 million, down 10.1% year-over-year [1] - New orders in this sector were RMB 6 billion, up 89.5% year-over-year, with a backlog of RMB 10.6 billion, up 20.4% year-over-year [1] Pharmaceutical Sector - The biopharmaceutical sector generated revenue of RMB 797 million in 1H25, an increase of 20% year-over-year, mainly due to the successful completion of orders related to the first modular factory in North Africa [2] - The report expects strong revenue growth in the second half of 2025, supported by a robust order backlog and the recovery of overseas CAPEX demand [2] Chemical and Battery Materials Sector - The battery materials sector reported revenue of RMB 404 million in 1H25, down 38% year-over-year, with a backlog of RMB 760 million and new orders of RMB 290 million [3] - The chemical sector's revenue was RMB 581 million, down 17.5% year-over-year, with a backlog of RMB 1.03 billion and new orders of RMB 130 million [3] International Expansion - The report highlights the company's ongoing international capacity expansion, including the ramp-up of production at the Nantong factory and the expansion of the Malaysian factory [4] - Plans for a new production base in Thailand are also in progress to enhance the company's global supply chain [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The report projects EPS of RMB 0.61, 0.76, and 0.97 for 2025-2027, respectively, with a target price set at 20 times PE for 2025 [5][10] - The target price reflects an adjustment based on the recovery of the pharmaceutical sector's order capacity [5]
森松国际（02155）：新签订单高增，海外医药动能释放