国药一致（000028）：业绩短期承压，静待拐点到来

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy" with a target price of RMB 31.31 [1][5][6] Core Views - The company's performance in the first half of 2025 is under pressure due to industry policy changes, intensified market competition, and extended customer payment cycles, leading to a year-on-year decline in revenue and net profit [1][2] - Despite the short-term challenges, the company is expected to improve its performance as the effects of its high-quality development strategy become evident [1][5] - The company is focusing on enhancing its distribution and retail segments, particularly through the integration of innovative drug businesses and the expansion of its self-owned brand [2][3] Summary by Sections Distribution - In the first half of 2025, distribution revenue was RMB 267.83 billion, down 1.09% year-on-year, with net profit decreasing by 7.82% to RMB 4.82 billion [2] - The decline in net profit is attributed to increased long-term accounts receivable due to delayed payments from downstream customers, leading to higher bad debt provisions [2] - The company is accelerating the integration of its narcotic and psychotropic drug business, with notable sales growth in specific segments [2] Retail - The retail segment, represented by Guoda Pharmacy, reported revenue of RMB 104.79 million, a decrease of 6.46% year-on-year, while net profit increased significantly by 215.81% to RMB 0.17 million [3] - The company is optimizing its business structure and enhancing profitability through self-owned brand development and strategic store closures [3] - The gross margin for Guoda Pharmacy's direct sales improved by 1.25 percentage points year-on-year due to effective procurement cost optimization [3] Financial Metrics - The overall expense ratio for the company decreased year-on-year, while the gross margin slightly declined to 10.69% [4] - The company forecasts a decline in wholesale and retail business revenue expectations, with projected net profits for 2025-2027 being RMB 13.52 billion, RMB 13.78 billion, and RMB 14.00 billion respectively [5][7] - The estimated EPS for 2025 is RMB 2.43, with a corresponding PE ratio of 10.62 [7]