Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 694 million yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, and a net profit of 161 million yuan, up 15.3% year-on-year. Despite a slight slowdown in revenue growth, profit growth remains strong due to factors such as increased procurement volume and price, government subsidies, and R&D grants. The company is expected to see significant revenue and profit growth in the second half of the year driven by overseas revenue growth and increased surgical volumes [1] Summary by Sections Growth Potential - Hip joint revenue showed steady growth, while single-compartment knee joint revenue experienced short-term fluctuations due to price adjustments from centralized procurement. In H1 2025, hip joint revenue was 410 million yuan, up 14% year-on-year, while knee joint revenue was 194 million yuan, down 0.7% year-on-year. The company expects revenue and profit growth in H2 2025 as the impact of price adjustments from centralized procurement stabilizes [2] - Overseas revenue showed some fluctuations in H1 2025, with domestic revenue at 570 million yuan (up 6% year-on-year) and overseas revenue at 128 million yuan (up 4% year-on-year). The company is expanding its overseas presence, having registered in four new countries and having 15 countries in the approval process. High growth in overseas revenue is anticipated in H2 2025 [3] Profitability - The gross margin is expected to stabilize around 60%. In H1 2025, the gross margin was 59.1%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points due to the impact of centralized procurement and a decline in overseas revenue proportion. The company anticipates a recovery in gross margin in H2 2025 as overseas revenue growth resumes [4] - The net profit margin is expected to remain above 20%. In H1 2025, the net profit margin was 23.1%, an increase of 2.0 percentage points year-on-year, supported by government and R&D subsidies. The company expects a slight decrease in expense ratios, maintaining a net profit margin above 20% for the year [4] Financial Forecast and Investment Advice - The company forecasts revenues of 1.597 billion yuan, 1.930 billion yuan, and 2.300 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 18.6%, 20.8%, and 19.2%. The net profit is expected to be 330 million yuan, 402 million yuan, and 478 million yuan for the same years, with corresponding year-on-year growth rates of 20.3%, 22.1%, and 18.9%. The estimated EPS for these years is 0.29 yuan, 0.36 yuan, and 0.43 yuan, corresponding to a PE ratio of approximately 18 times for 2025, maintaining a "Buy" rating [5]
爱康医疗（01789）：看好下半年收入利润增长