CBEST(SH:600729) Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-10-31 12:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Chongqing Department Store (600729) [6] Core Views - The company's performance is stable and improving, driven by adjustments and upgrades that enhance profit quality [6] - The company reported Q3 2025 revenue of 3.589 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.81%, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 217 million yuan, an increase of 2.82% year-on-year [6] - The company is undergoing a transformation across four major business segments, with revenue under pressure but significant improvements in gross margin [6] Financial Summary - Total revenue for 2025 is projected at 18.075 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 5.5% [5] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is estimated at 1.406 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 6.9% [5] - The gross margin for Q3 2025 improved by 2.13 percentage points to 26.5%, while the expense ratio increased slightly by 1.71 percentage points to 22.39% [6] Business Segment Performance - Revenue from the department store segment was 1.639 billion yuan, down 7.8% year-on-year, while the gross margin was 72.11% [6] - The supermarket segment generated 5.181 billion yuan in revenue, a decrease of 3.8% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 25.10% [6] - The electrical appliances segment saw revenue of 2.174 billion yuan, down 10.0% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 21.92% [6] - The automotive trade segment reported revenue of 2.502 billion yuan, down 23.6% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 8.32% [6] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on a three-pronged upgrade strategy involving store adjustments, supply chain restructuring, and digital empowerment [6] - As of Q3, the company had a total of 268 stores, with a net decrease of 5 stores [6] - The supermarket segment has seen significant improvements in sales and gross margin through new store formats and enhanced supply chain efficiency [6]