Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for the company, marking its first coverage [2][7][8]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated operational efficiency improvements and is positioned to benefit from a potential industry cycle reversal [2][4]. - In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 10.284 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of -297 million yuan, reflecting a reduction in losses by 34 million yuan [4]. - The company is the largest upstream provider of dairy products and services in China, maintaining operational resilience amid significant industry pressures [7]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue from raw milk business reached 7.896 billion yuan in H1 2025, up 7.9% year-on-year, driven by improved productivity and optimized herd structure [4]. - The average price of raw milk was 3.87 yuan per kilogram, down 7% year-on-year, while the average feed cost for high-quality fresh milk was 1.91 yuan per kilogram, down 12% [4]. - The company’s cash EBITDA for H1 2025 was 2.811 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.1% [5]. Future Projections - The company is projected to achieve revenues of 20.953 billion yuan, 22.331 billion yuan, and 23.922 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with growth rates of 4% and 7% [6][7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to be 340 million yuan, 1.256 billion yuan, and 2.153 billion yuan for the same years, with significant growth rates of 149%, 269%, and 71% [6][7]. - The report anticipates an improvement in return on equity (ROE) from -6% in 2024 to 14% by 2027 [8].
优然牧业（09858）：公司动态研究：运营效率持续提升，静待周期反转