Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a maintained rating for the next six months [7]. Core Views - The company has shown steady revenue growth, with a 11.02% year-on-year increase in revenue to 3.051 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, and a 10.74% increase in net profit to 818 million RMB [1]. - The company is actively expanding its business through acquisitions, including a 70% stake in Dongfeng Majiji Pharmaceutical and an 80% stake in Inner Mongolia Alashan Congrong Group, which will enhance its product portfolio [4]. - The company has improved its cash flow, with a net cash flow from operating activities of 9.65 billion RMB in the first half of 2025, indicating a shift towards high-quality development [3]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the core product, Ejiao and its series, generated revenue of 2.845 billion RMB, reflecting a growth of 11.50% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 74.83% [2]. - The company’s cash reserves are robust, with a cash and cash equivalents balance of 4.004 billion RMB at the end of the period [3]. - The revenue forecast for 2025-2026 has been slightly adjusted to 67.81 billion RMB and 77.85 billion RMB respectively, with net profit estimates raised to 17.94 billion RMB and 20.66 billion RMB for the same periods [5]. Valuation Metrics - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is projected to be 2.79 RMB in 2025, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.81 [5]. - The projected revenue growth rates for 2025 and 2026 are 14.53% and 14.81% respectively, indicating a stable growth trajectory [5]. - The company maintains a low debt-to-asset ratio of 19.17%, reflecting a strong balance sheet [7].
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