Xinda Securities·2025-08-31 09:33Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, but the report suggests a cautious outlook with expectations of revenue decline and stable operating profit margins [1][3]. Core Viewpoints - The company experienced a revenue decline of 6.95% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with total revenue reaching RMB 415.67 billion. However, operating profit increased by 13.43% to RMB 35.38 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 16.37% to RMB 20.46 billion [1][3]. - The liquid milk segment faced pressure due to lower demand, leading to a revenue drop of 11.22%, while other segments like ice cream, milk powder, and cheese saw revenue growth of 15.40%, 2.47%, and 12.28% respectively [3]. - The company is diversifying its product structure and responding to market changes by launching various temperature-stable liquid milk products and collaborating with emerging channels for customized products [3]. - The company’s gross profit margin improved to 41.7%, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in raw milk prices. Operating profit margin also increased significantly by 1.5 percentage points to 8.5% [3]. - The company is positioned at the bottom of its valuation range over the past five years, with expectations for a recovery in supply and demand conditions to drive valuation improvement [3]. Financial Summary - For the first half of 2025, the company reported a revenue of RMB 415.67 billion, a decrease of 6.95% year-on-year. The operating profit was RMB 35.38 billion, an increase of 13.43%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 20.46 billion, down 16.37% [1][3]. - The projected net profits for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are RMB 42.79 billion, RMB 49.40 billion, and RMB 56.66 billion respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 13X, 11X, and 10X [3][4]. - The company’s gross margin is expected to remain stable at around 40.20% for the upcoming years, with a slight increase in net profit margin projected [4].