Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and is maintained [8]. Core Views - In Q3 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 566 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 21.27%. The net profit attributable to the parent company was 304 million yuan, down 34.61% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 255 million yuan, a decline of 42.37% year-on-year [2][6]. - The revenue decline has narrowed sequentially due to the consolidation of REGEN Company, with revenue declines in Q1, Q2, and Q3 being 17.9%, 25.11%, and 21.27% respectively. The main reason for the narrowing decline is the lower revenue base starting from Q3 of the previous year [11]. - The company's gross profit margin for Q3 was 93.2%, a year-on-year decrease of 1.4 percentage points, while the net profit margin attributable to the parent company was 53.7%, down 11 percentage points year-on-year. This decline in profitability is attributed to revenue pressure and relatively rigid expense inputs [11]. - The internationalization strategy is expected to bring new growth. The consolidation of REGEN has introduced products that complement the existing product matrix, enhancing the company's offerings in the aesthetic medicine sector [11]. - The company forecasts EPS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 4.92 yuan, 5.62 yuan, and 6.20 yuan respectively, indicating a positive outlook despite current pressures [11]. Financial Summary - For 2025, the company expects total revenue of 2.515 billion yuan, with a gross profit of 2.345 billion yuan, resulting in a gross margin of 93% [17]. - The projected net profit for 2025 is 1.489 billion yuan, with an EPS of 4.92 yuan [17]. - The company’s cash flow from operating activities is expected to be 1.499 billion yuan in 2025 [17].
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