GANYUAN FOODS CO.(SZ:002991) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-10-30 05:48Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has shown a recovery in revenue in Q3 2025, with a revenue of 5.9 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.44%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company decreased by 26.3% year-on-year to 0.8 billion yuan [4][5] - The company is expected to continue its growth trajectory, particularly in the upcoming peak season, with ongoing reforms in traditional channels and expansion into overseas markets, especially in Southeast Asia [4][5] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 15.3 billion yuan, down 4.5% year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.6 billion yuan, down 43.7% year-on-year [4] - The projected net profits for 2025-2027 are 2.4 billion yuan (down 0.1 billion), 3.0 billion yuan, and 3.6 billion yuan (down 0.5 billion), respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 21.9, 17.5, and 14.3 times [4][8] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 37.1%, a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 13.9%, down 5.8 percentage points year-on-year [6][11] Revenue and Cost Structure - The company has developed a product matrix consisting of flavored beans, nuts, snacks, and healthy legumes, which is expected to support sales in the upcoming peak season [5] - The sales expense ratio for Q3 2025 was 17.3%, an increase of 5.9 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased spending on brand advertising and online marketing [6][11] Market Outlook - The company is focusing on channel reforms, with improvements in traditional supermarket channels and continued growth in snack wholesale channels. E-commerce channels are also being developed, particularly on platforms like Douyin [5] - The upcoming Chinese New Year in 2026 is expected to boost sales in the snack category, as consumption scenarios during the holiday season are anticipated to stimulate demand [4]