YLT(SH:600197) Minsheng Securities·2025-08-29 09:46Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company is experiencing significant pressure in the mid-to-low-end liquor market, with a notable decline in demand and traditional distribution channels facing challenges. The high-end liquor segment shows a smaller decline, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [1][3] - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence in key areas such as Xi'an and Lanzhou while optimizing its sales channels through a new model combining direct sales, partnerships, and recommendations [1][3] - Despite short-term pressures, the long-term outlook remains positive due to potential reform benefits and market expansion strategies [3] Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.07 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.51%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 163 million yuan, down 17.82% [1] - The revenue breakdown shows high-end liquor contributing 800 million yuan (75.30%), mid-range liquor at 197 million yuan (18.58%), and low-end liquor at 65 million yuan (6.12%) [1] - The gross margin for the first half of 2025 was 49.30%, a slight decrease of 1.22 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin increased by 0.31 percentage points to 15.19% [2] - The company expects revenues of 1.836 billion yuan, 1.968 billion yuan, and 2.164 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with net profits projected at 239 million yuan, 256 million yuan, and 284 million yuan for the same years [4][3]