Petpal Tech.(SZ:300673) Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-30 12:12Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Petty Co., Ltd. (佩蒂股份) [7] Core Views - The company's overseas business is impacted by tariffs, while its domestic self-owned brands are steadily growing [7] - The company has adjusted its revenue and profit forecasts due to the cautious order placement from overseas clients and increased costs associated with its New Zealand factory [7] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at 1,490 million yuan, a decrease of 10.2% year-on-year, with a net profit of 150 million yuan, down 17.5% year-on-year [6] - The gross profit margin is expected to be 29.5% in 2025, with a return on equity (ROE) of 7.7% [6] - The company anticipates revenues of 1,705 million yuan in 2026 and 1,955 million yuan in 2027, with corresponding net profits of 176 million yuan and 205 million yuan [6] Business Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported total revenue of 1.089 billion yuan, down 17.7% year-on-year, and a net profit of 114 million yuan, down 26.6% year-on-year [7] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 was 32.1%, an increase of 4.1 percentage points year-on-year [7] - The company is focusing on expanding its self-owned brand offerings, particularly in staple food categories, which has led to an increase in domestic business gross margins [7] Market Comparison - As of October 30, 2025, Petty Co., Ltd. has a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 28 for 2025E, compared to 38 for its comparable company, Zhongchong Co., Ltd. [8] - The average PE for comparable companies is 39 for 2025E, indicating that Petty Co., Ltd. is trading at a lower valuation compared to its peers [8]