ANGEL YEAST(SH:600298) CSC SECURITIES (HK) LTD·2025-11-06 05:07Investment Rating - The report assigns a "BUY" rating for the company, indicating a potential upside of 15% to 35% [10][15]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of RMB 11.79 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, representing an 8% year-on-year increase, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 1.12 billion, up 17.1% year-on-year [10]. - The third quarter saw a revenue of RMB 3.89 billion, a 4% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of RMB 320 million, which is a 21% increase year-on-year [10]. - The company has maintained a positive outlook for its overseas business while expecting some recovery in domestic demand [14]. Company Overview - The company operates in the food and beverage industry, with a market capitalization of RMB 31.997 billion as of November 5, 2025 [3]. - The major shareholder is Hubei Angel Yeast Group Co., Ltd., holding 38.10% of the shares [3]. Financial Performance - The company's product mix includes 71.52% from yeast and deep processing, 5.45% from sugar production, 2.28% from packaging products, 12.34% from food ingredients, and 8.41% from other products [5]. - For the first three quarters, the gross profit margin improved by 2.26 percentage points to 25.54% [14]. - The company expects net profits of RMB 1.64 billion, RMB 1.93 billion, and RMB 2.24 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 23.6%, 18.1%, and 16% [14]. Market Position - The company's stock price as of November 5, 2025, was RMB 37.33, with a 12-month high of RMB 42.51 and a low of RMB 31.43 [3]. - Institutional investors hold 7.4% of the circulating A-shares, while general corporations hold 54.5% [6]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued growth in overseas markets and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, with the company exploring new business directions such as yeast protein and synthetic biology [14].