Xiangcai Securities·2025-09-28 13:23Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained at "Overweight" [2] Core Viewpoints - The initiation of the real-world comprehensive value evaluation pilot work by the National Medical Insurance Administration is expected to enhance the clinical evaluation system for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) [8][9][10] - The TCM sector has shown a relative performance decline compared to the broader pharmaceutical sector, with a 1.95% drop last week [4][14] - The TCM sector's current Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio is 27.38X, reflecting a slight decrease, while the Price-to-Book (PB) ratio stands at 2.32X [6] Market Performance - The TCM index closed at 6449.62 points, down 1.95% last week, while the overall pharmaceutical sector fell by 2.2% [4][14] - The performance of individual companies within the TCM sector varied, with notable gainers including Fangsheng Pharmaceutical and Tianmu Pharmaceutical, while companies like Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical and Zhendong Pharmaceutical lagged [5][20][22] Valuation Metrics - The TCM sector's PE (ttm) is at 27.38X, down 0.54X week-on-week, with a one-year range of 24.72X to 30.26X [6] - The PB (lf) is recorded at 2.32X, also showing a slight decrease, with a one-year range of 2.17X to 2.65X [6] Supply Chain Insights - The demand for TCM materials has increased, particularly for gift-giving purposes, leading to a slight rise in the price index [7] - The overall price index for TCM materials was 237.22 points, reflecting a 0.4% increase from the previous week [7] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on three main investment themes: price governance, consumption recovery, and state-owned enterprise reform [11][12] - Specific investment targets include companies with strong R&D capabilities and unique products, as well as those less affected by centralized procurement [11][12]